IWD #Give to Gain - Taiwan Fund

The Garden of Hope Foundation

The Garden of Hope is one of Taiwan’s leading organizations supporting women and children facing domestic violence, sexual abuse, or exploitation, providing shelters, therapy, legal support, and economic empowerment programs. It is recognized as one of the earliest and most impactful feminist NGOs in Taiwan.
Why it fits the IWD’26 Fund:
This charity strongly aligns with women’s safety, rights, and equality.

Taipei Women's Rescue Foundation

The Taipei Women’s Rescue Foundation (TWRF) is one of Taiwan’s most established and impactful women’s rights organizations. Founded in 1987, it was originally created to rescue and support young women who had been sold into the sex trade, becoming a pioneer in Taiwan’s movement to end the exploitation of women. Over nearly four decades, TWRF has grown into a national leader in gender equality, anti‑trafficking advocacy, legal reform, violence prevention, and trauma support.
Why it fits the IWD’26 Fund:
TWRF aligns extremely well with IWD’26 theme – Give to Gain and with the strategic pivot toward inclusion, equality, and structural impact
✨ They directly support women escaping violence and exploitation, helping rebuild safety, stability, and independence.
✨ They drive systemic change, shaping Taiwan’s policies and legal protections on gender-based violence, human trafficking, digital abuse, and women’s rights.
✨ They preserve women’s history and amplify marginalized voices, helping society understand the roots of inequality.
✨ They support entire families, including children who witness domestic violence, making their impact intergenerational.

TWRF embodies the spirit of empowerment, protection, justice, and long-term equality—all core to IWD’26.