01 NO POVERTY 02 ZERO HUNGER 03 GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING 04 QUALITY EDUCATION 05 GENDER EQUALITY 06 CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION 07 AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY 08 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC CROWTH 09 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES 11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES 12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION 13 CLIMATE ACTION 14 LIFE BELLOW WATER 15 LIFE ON LAND 16 PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS 17 PARTNERSHIPS FORTHE GOALS SDG 17 2023 STUF UN GO Workshop and Gala Workshop Time: Saturday, 1/28/2023, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Sunday, 1/29/2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: New York Taiwan Center (hybrid format of both in-person and online Webex meetings; 137-44 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354) Gala Night Time: Saturday, 1/28/2023, 6:00 PM Location: Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel (135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354)
STUF UNITED FUND UN GO GALA Celebration of the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit and presentation of the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award Time: January 28th, 2023, Saturday, 6:00 PM Social Mixer, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Dinner & Entertainment Location: Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel Phoenix Ballroom at Ballroom Level (135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354) • Lunar New Year Lion Dance • • Opening Remarks and Recognition of Honorable Guests • • Group Photo • • Presentation of the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award • • Dinner Banquet • • A Journey of Share, Trust, Unity, and Family: An Introduction of STUF United Fund • • Musical and Dance Performances • Farewell and Good Night! 1
2 Established in 2009, STUF United Fund is an IRC 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the U.S. that supports international charity work. With the core values of STUF (Share, Trust, Unity and Family), the organization focuses on the areas of Humanitarian Aid, Disaster Relief, Culture and Education, Public Health and Environmental Protection. STUF aims to create sustainable changes through connecting and working with NGO/NPO (non-government organization, nonprofit organization), government departments, UN agencies, and the corporate sectors. STUF’s charity work has been in 5 continents, 33 countries. STUF has been an organization in Special Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC since 2016. MISSION STATEMENTS To promote social responsibility in international enterprises as developed and espoused by the United Nations Global Compact. To provide charitable relief, educational and cultural development, environmental protection and public health to the members’ respective communities. For the purpose of providing public health, STUF United Fund Inc. establishes affiliation with nonprofit organizations involving in public health programs, and provides financial support to assist them in their causes. To encourage youth involvement with Community Service Programs and Global Citizens Organization. To do any other act or thing incidental to or connected with the forgoing purposes or in advancement thereof, but not for the pecuniary profit or financial gain of its members, directors or officers, except as permitted under Article 5 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law. ABOUT STUF UNITED FUND CONTACT US www.stufunited.org [email protected] facebook.com/worldtaiwanfoundation Website Facebook
3 2023 STUF UN GO WORKSHOP STUF United Fund’s “UN Go!” program provides Taiwanese Americans, including young professionals and college students, an opportunity to learn and better understand the issues that Taiwan faces, whether it be when interacting with the world or standing out to speak. In this program, we are going to answer some of the questions we often get asked as Taiwanese, such as “How does Taiwan participate in international society and promote the SDGs while being blocked from the UN?” or “What can you do for Taiwan to be part of the international community? “ We have speakers from academies, NGO sectors, and the Taiwanese government who join us this weekend to share their experiences on how they represent Taiwan on different stages throughout the world, and how they use creative and brilliant ideas to “brand” Taiwan. After the workshop, we have an exciting gala planned for Saturday night, where you can meet the speakers, guests, and new friends from both the U.S. and Taiwan. It is also a celebration for the Year of the Rabbit. Kick off your 2023 in a unique way with UN Go!
4 STUF UN Go Workshop Curriculum Day 1: 1/28/2023 (Saturday) MC: Ms. Sylvia Tsai Esq Start Time End Time Speaker Subject Format 9:00 9:05 STUF Chairman Thomas Chen Welcome remarks Welcome remarks 9:05 9:15 Amb. James K.J. Lee Opening remarks & group photo Opening remarks 9:15 10:05 Dr. Yao-Yuan Yeh An Introduction to International Relations and the Role of Taiwan Speech with Q&A 10:05 11:00 Dr. Jacques deLisle The United Nations and the Difficulties of Taiwan’s Membership Speech with Q&A 11:00 11:20 Break Break Break 11:20 12:10 Dr. Liberato C. Bautista The role of NGO and the United Nations Speech with Q&A 12:10 1:00 Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break 1:00 2:20 Moderator: Sylvia Tsai Panelists as follows: World Taiwan Cafe Session I: Taiwan Forum Panelists Presentation followed by audience discussion 1:00 1:30 Tse Lien Taiwan's meaningful participation in the UN Same as above 1:30 2:00 Madeline Wen The Taiwan’s Model- the international participation and contribution through the publicprivate-people partnership Same as above 2:00 2:30 Chia Yo Kuo The Rise of Digital DiplomacyTaiwan Branding in the Digital Age Same as above 2:30 3:00 Bo Hsu Outside the Gate - UN Movement of Taiwanese overseas community Same as above 3:00 3:20 Coffee Break coffee provided Coffee Break 3:20 3:50 Po Chun Liu Taking on the “Taiwan” challenge with the UN Same as above 3:50 4:30 Moderator Panelist & Audience Discussion & Dialogue Same as above STUF UN Go Workshop Curriculum
5 Day 2: 1/29/2023 (Sunday) MC: Ms. Sylvia Tsai Esq Start Time End Time Speaker Subject Format 9:00 12:30 MC: Sylvia Tsai Speakers as follows: World Taiwan Cafe Session II: Can Do Workshop Panelists presentation with round table discussion 9:00 9:40 Ching Yi Lin From assistance to teamwork, Taiwan's international participation Presentation with Q&A 9:40 10:20 Puma Po-yang Shen Are you prepared for a cyber war? Misinformation, Disinformation, and Fake News Virtual on Webex,with Q&A 10:20 10:35 Coffee Break coffee provided Coffee Break 10:30 10:50 Yi-Miao Huang STUF Global Charity Partnership STUF Chief Administrator 10:50 11:10 Andy Lin STUF UN Go Initiative STUF Associate Director 11:10 11:20 Yi-Miao Huang STUF Associate Director Program STUF Chief Administrator 11:20 12:00 Group Discussion Round Table Discussion 5-7 groups (6-8 people/ group) 12:00 12:25 Group Presentation Here’s what we can do! Poster Presentation 12:25 12:30 STUF CEO John Lin Concluding Remarks Concluding Remarks 12:30 13:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch
6 SPEAKERS Dr. Yao-Yuan Yeh Yao-Yuan Yeh is Fayez Sarofim – Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Chair in International Studies, Department Chair of International Studies & Modern Languages, Department Chair of Political Science, Director of the Master of Diplomacy & Strategic Affairs Program, Director of the Taiwan & East Asia Studies Program, and Director of the Mandarin Center of the Universities of St. Thomas and Wenzao Ursuline at the University of St. Thomas. He is currently serving as President of the Taiwanese Heritage Society of Houston, President of the North America Taiwanese Professors’ Association -- Texas Chapter, Board Member of the American Association for Chinese Studies, Treasurer of Conference Group on Taiwan Studies (CGOTS) at the American Political Science Association, Book Review Editor of American Journal of Chinese Studies, and Editorial Board Member for East Asia Quarterly. He is also the co-founder of the Taiwan Policy Initiative (TPI). He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Texas A&M University and a B.A. in Political Science from National Taiwan University. His research focuses on public opinion, foreign policy, international security, US-China-Taiwan relations, East Asian politics, terrorism and political violence, and quantitative methods. Dr. Jacques deLisle Jacques deLisle is Stephen A. Cozen Professor of Law, Professor of Political Science, and Director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China at the University of Pennsylvania, and Director of the Asia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. His writings, on China’s engagement with the international order, Chinese law, US-China relations, and China-Taiwan and China-Hong Kong issues have appeared in Journal of Contemporary China, Asia Policy, Orbis, China Review, Administrative Law Review and other journals and edited volumes. He is the co-editor of, and contributor to The Party Leads All: The Role of the Chinese Communist Party in China’s Politics, Governance, Society, Economy, and External Relations (2022), After Engagement: Dilemmas in U.S.-China Security Relations (2021), Taiwan in the Era of Tsai Ing-wen (2021), To Get Rich is Glorious: Challenges Facing China’s Reform and Opening at Forty (2019), China’s Challenges (2014) and Political Changes in Taiwan under Ma Ying-jeou (2014).
7 Dr. Liberato C. Bautista The Rev. Dr. Liberato “Levi” C. Bautista is President of CoNGO— The Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (2007-2011 and 2018-2025). Dr. Bautista is also the Assistant General Secretary for United Nations and International Affairs of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church (1996 to present). He previously as Chair of the Council of Organizations of the United Nations Association of the USA and the Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN (CRNGO). Bautista studied political science, history, and international studies at the University of the Philippines and religion and social and political ethics at Drew University (USA). He was elected Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science in 2021. He has travelled to more than 80 countries around the world attending major United Nations, ecumenical, interreligious, civil society, and academic conferences. Bautista has lectured and taught in university, college, and seminary settings, and has written and published articles and monographs on varied subjects, including international affairs, NGO and civil society dynamics, social and political ethics, theology and religion, ecumenism and religious liberty, human rights and human dignity, indigeneity and indigenous peoples, global and forced migration, and peace, justice, and social transformation. Bautista is one of three initiators of the annual symposium on the role of religion in international affairs. Director Tse Lien Director Tse Lien has been a team member of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York since 2017. Before the current posting, Mr. Lien was the Section Chief of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) section at the Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During 2008-2014, Mr. Lien worked under the Political Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium, where he had the opportunity to work with colleagues in achieving the EU Schengen visa waiver for Taiwan. Mr. Lien graduated from National Chengchi University with two BA degrees--English and Diplomacy. In 2014, Mr. Lien was awarded a degree of LLM (Master of Laws) with a special focus on the UN law and international human rights law by the law department of the London School of Economics (LSE).
8 Madeline Wen Madeline Wen is the Division Chief of Partnership and Development in Research, Development and Evaluation Department (RDED) for TaiwanICDF. She leads a team for global partnership and international participation. With a mandate to integrate public, private and people’s resources to development and enhance the visibility of Taiwan in international arena, the division build networks with international development and local partners to work with partner countries for achieving SDGs. In recent years, the jointly outcome were mainly promoted in UN conference such as UNFCCC COP, UNOC, HLPF and UNGA via side events and exhibition. Prior to RDED, Madeline had 14 years’ experience in IT and Human Resource departments, covered information security, infrastructure, and ICT application and also included recruitment, talents management & development, and personnel regulations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Trade Department from Tong Hai University and a Master of Arts in Human Resource and Knowledge Management, Lancaster University. Chiayo Kuo Chiayo is the founder of the Taiwan Digital Diplomacy Association, a strategic marketing organization that bridges Taiwan and other countries through social media and data analysis. Chiayo has moved between different countries in the past 5 years. As a social impact nomad, she has worked with Hungarian Roma, Greek refugees, Kosovo National Museum, Taiwanese startup centre, and Vietnamese medical institutions, and participated in HBO and BBC production. Her works have been seen in more than 50 international media sources. Currently, she is also a member of the international affairs committee of the Taiwan Network and Information Centre, and the board of Radio Taiwan International. Taiwan Digital Diplomacy Association is a non-governmental organization that aims to build international connections for Taiwan by contributing social media marketing skills to foreign societies. By creating digital content and hosting real-life events, they invite Taiwanese youths to participate in the new possibilities as we fling into the innovation of public diplomacy and unleash our potential for social media access skills.
9 Borcheng Hsu Borcheng Hsu has been involved in the Taiwanese American community for over 20 years and organized events that reached thousands of people, collaborated with government agencies, and solicited sponsors and vendor outreach. Borcheng has battled stereotypes with the Bubble Tea Fest and added diversity to NYC with the Passport to Taiwan Festival by bringing people together. He has a passion for networking and social entrepreneurship. His experience with demonstrations outside of the United Nations started over 30 years ago and one day Taiwan will be accepted as a responsible member of the United Nations. Po-Chun Liu Po-Chun Liu is one of the Most Powerful Women in International Sports, as featured in Forbes’ 2018 list. She was the first woman international baseball umpire from Taiwan, making her World Cup debut as an umpire at WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup 2010 in Venezuela, 2017 Summer Universiade, and 2019 Asia Cup Baseball. In 2020, she founded Taiwan Sport Forward Association, assisting young girls for athlete career development and to encourage girls to participate in all areas of sports. In 2019, she was awarded the World Trophy from the International Olympic Committee and delivered an awards speech at UN Women for her advocacy work on gender equality. Liu is an avid advocate for women’s rights. In collaboration with the American in Taiwan and Taiwan government agencies, she has hosted a number of workshops to help girls overcome gender barriers on university campuses. She advocated Taiwan congress to found the “Taiwan Parliamentary Women’s sports diplomacy Committee”. As the honorary general counsel of the committee, she is actively promoting Taiwan to international society through sports. Currently, she is studying the doctoral program in the Institute of Religious Studies, National Chengchi University, Taiwan.
10 Dr. Puma Po-Yang Shen Dr. Puma Shen (Associate Professor, National Taipei University) is the Chairperson of Doublethink Lab, vice president of the Taiwan Association for Human Rights (TAHR), and the founder of Kuma Academy, focusing heavily on disinformation and local tracking of privacy violations. He was a lawyer, and an expert in white-collar crime, including state crime, disinformation campaigns, and financial crime. He published several papers regarding Chinese information operations in Taiwan and the U.S., and also is now investigating United Front Work activities in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Lin Ching-Yi, M.D., PhD, Legislator Spokesperson, Democratic Progressive Party Education • Doctor of Philosophy of Chung Shan Medical University, Institute of Medicine • Master of National Taiwan University, Institute of Molecular Medicine • Master of Chung Shan Medical University, Institute of Medicine Experience • Ambassador-at-large, MOFA, Taiwan (2020~2021) • Director, International Medical Service Center of Chung Shan Medical University Hospital (2020~2021) • Director of Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (2020~) • Director of Taipei Institute of Pathology (2021~) • Legislator at large, Legislative Yuan, Taiwan. (2016 - 2020) • Director, Department of International Affair, DPP (2019-2020) • Director, Department of Women’s Development, DPP (2014-2016) • Director of Obstetrics department of Chung Shan Medical University Hospital (2013-2014) • Member, Women’s Rights Committee, Executive Yuan, Taiwan (2007-2010) Research Interests: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Genetic Counselling, & Feminism
11 GALA MC Danny Chen Danny Chen serves as the Chief Supervisor to STUF. Originally from Taiwan, Danny grew up in Vancouver Canada, resides in Irvine, California and practices U.S. immigration law. Danny advocates for businesses, entrepreneurs and families who want to realize their respective visions of The American Dream with freedom, security and transparency. Concurrently, Danny is a strong advocate for Taiwan and its democracy through his endeavors in fostering trade relations, spotlighting cultural activities, championing policy improvements and encouraging all of those within his network to get to know and learn to love Taiwan. Anita Hsu Anita is a well-known writer, podcaster, and social media influencer in Taiwan with a worldwide readership. Anita specializes in relationship, career, cross-culture, and lifestyle topics. She was elected as the most influential wellness influencer in Asia by Ogilvy Group. Anita has participated in STUF since January 2023 as an Associate Director. GALA PERFORMANCE COORDINATOR James Chuang James Chuang is a rising star in the Taiwanese community. His stage performances have been unique and greatly welcomed throughout the east coast. His specialty is in translating the old popular songs and giving them a new age vibe. This certainly re-creates a new style presentation in singing. James has been invited to perform at many prestigious occasions and concerts, such as, Taiwan Songs in New York(2010-2018) , James & Friends Live in Taipei (2015), Celebrate Taiwan at Grand Central Terminal (2016), James & Friends Live for the Disadvantaged Children Charity Concert (2017), and Passport to Taiwan 2018 in Union Square. Most recently, he hosted a concert in Flushing Town Hall for his newly formed organization called “Asian Future Foundation” in hope of connecting the newer Taiwanese American Youth (FASCA) to explore their heritage. He has also been involved in various nonprofit fundraisers and local services, and he has earned a praiseworthy reputation in the Taiwanese community. Performance: Abba Gimmy Gimmy Gimmy, Basame Mucho, and Taiwanese dance songs Anita Hsu Danny Chen James Chuang
12 Andy Lin GALA PERFORMERS Andy Lin Andy Lin is one of the founding directors of TJCCNY since its reestablishment in 2017 and served as the president from year 2018 to 2019. Andy is also a current associate director of STUF United Fund, as well as a Coordinator, Overseas Community Affairs Council. Andy is the CEO and founder of Lingogo International LLC, as well as a professional violist and erhuist (Chinese violin). Recognized as the only active performers who specialized in both western and eastern instruments, Andy was praised by The Strad “The great Molto adagio... elicited some of the night’s most sensitive work, especially from Andy Lin on viola.” and New York Times “Taiwanese-born violist Andy Lin... is also a virtuoso on the erhu, and he gave a brilliant performance.” He is the artistic director and co-founder of the New Asia Chamber Music Society. Andy holds his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School with full scholarship, and received his doctoral degree in Musical Arts from SUNY Stony Brook also with full scholarship. Andy has won numerous competitions including Taiwan National Viola Competition, the Idyllwild Concerto Competition, First Prize in the 2008 Juilliard Viola Concerto Competition and subsequently made his Lincoln Center solo debut at the David Geffen Hall with the Juilliard Orchestra. He was also the winner of the 2009 SUNY Stony Brook Concerto Competition. Performance: Czardas and Taiwanese folk songs Fenmei Niahosa STUF United Fund’s Goodwill Ambassador Fenmei Niahosa, soprano, indigenous activist, music and Tsou language teacher, is from Tsou Nation on the Ali Mountains in Taiwan. Ms. Niahosa was educated in Taiwan, the United States, and Italy in voice performance and education. Ms. Niahosa has appeared in operas, solo concerts, concerts and voice recitals in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and many other countries in Asia, Central and South America, and Europe. She is now back in the Tsou Nation to work with the Tsou peoples to revive Tsou culture, language, art, music, culture and the way of life. She is also an activist for the indigenous peoples’ human rights, women’s and children’s rights and land rights. Ms. Niahosa has been participating in various meetings related to the United Nations since 2007 in areas of human rights, environmental protection, climate change, education, and human rights. She is devoted to encouraging indigenous people to be heard in the global society by joining international events and conferences. She is also passionate about traveling. She has visited and performed in more than 100 countries. Performance: Miyome (Tsou aboriginal song), You Raise Me Up, Pie Jesus Fenmei Niahosa
13 Cynthia Lee WORKSHOP MC Sylvia Tsai Sylvia Tsai is a partner at Geng & Associates, PC, a boutique law firm in NYC. She is an award-winning, solution-oriented attorney who specializes in commercial and real estate litigation and employment-based immigration. She graduated from New York University School of Law, and possesses a Master of Law for Science and Technology Degree from National Tsing Hua University. She received Avvo’s 2019 Client’s Choice Award and is named in Marquis Who’s Who 2020-21. She serves at various positions in many organizations and entities, including the BOD and President of Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce of New York, BOD and Legal General Counsel of NEX Foundation, Legal Committee Head of NTHU-NA, the advisor and lecturer of ITraining Real Estate School. She regularly authors legal articles in books, legal journals, blogs and major media such as World Weekly, Utofun, Meet.jobs, NEX Media Lab, etc. STUF UN GO PROJECT Project Manager Cynthia Lee STUF UNITED FUND New York Headquarter Chief Administrator Yi-Miao Huang Sylvia Tsai
14 DIAMOND Crystal Window & Door Systems PLATINUM Telco Intercontinental Corp KMCF Foundation / Kenneth & Mei-Ling Chen Family Foundation GOLD Betty & James Shau Jordan Hu Lotus Foundation SILVER George Yang Frank Wen CPA Friendwell Group of Companies Gamma Paradigm Capital Philip Chang CPA Chen & Fan Accountancy Corporation Green Maple Law Group SMS Law President of TCCSFBA Randy Chang STUF UN Go - NY EVENT SPONSOR LIST
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