Cross-Strait NGO Empowerment Forum (2010)

Ten years ago (September, 2000), the Preparatory Office of the University organized the “Cross-Strait Young Scholars Forum” to foster cross-strait cultural and educational exchanges. The University also co-hosted the “Protecting the Spiritual Environment and Humanistic Concern” forum with Beijing University (in October, 2003), Nanjing University (in April, 2005), and Zhongshan University (in March, 2006) to cultivate trust and cooperation in cultural exchange and social care between China and Taiwan.

Based on the past achievements, the University continues to deepen the dialogue and collaboration among NGO scholars and practitioners. Hence, the University, in collaboration with the College of Hakka Studies and the Graduate Institute of Hakka Political Economy of National Central University, initiated the Cross-Strait NGO Empowerment Forum. This forum is expected to serve as a platform and catalyst to enhance cooperation and synergy among NGOs in Chinese societies.

Goals：

1. To cultivate capabilities in NGO development,
2. To learn from each other about civil society experiences,
3. To foster cross-strait partnerships,
4. To develop platform for long-term cooperation, and
5. To identify strategies to empower NGOs.

Programs/Dates：

1. Cross-Strait NGO Empowerment Forum (June 15, 2010)
2. NGO Taiwan Visitation Initiative (June 13-19, 2010)