Gemtek is dedicated to social responsibility and has long promoted the "i (Love) Charity Virtual Passport" stamp collection initiative, encouraging employees to support vulnerable communities and participate in health and environmental protection events. Each year, employees who actively engage in these efforts can be recognized as "i (Love) Charity Ambassadors."
Over the years, Gemtek has organized numerous social initiatives, including charity sales, donations, blood drives, and events to support rural communities. These activities foster employee interaction, well-being, and a spirit of giving, while also creating a dynamic and compassionate workplace environment. Through these efforts, Gemtek fulfills its corporate social responsibility, strengthens team cohesion, and enhances its corporate image. In 2023, a total of 1,273 employees participated in these charitable activities.
Moon Festival Charity Event
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions, and over the years, Gemtek has supported employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities by purchasing mooncake gift boxes they create and sell. We also donate these mooncakes to rural communities and social welfare organizations, hoping to bring warmth and joy to people during this festive season. In 2023, we purchased mooncake gift boxes from Maria MaMa Handmade Bakery and and the Syin-Lu Social Welfare Foundation. We ordered a total of 350 sets, with 200 of them donated to rural areas such as the Penghu Jibei 1919 Service Center, Yixin Home Orphanage, a youth baseball team in Nantou, Da Ya Shang Feng Church Sunshine Classroom (a program supporting underprivileged children), and the Hsinchu County I-Link Community Care Association (another program for underprivileged children). In the same year, our efforts were recognized by the Taichung City Government for our dedication to purchasing products from welfare organizations and community shelters during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Christmas Charity
Gemtek's Christmas charity event invited employees to participate in a heartwarming activity by delivering practical Christmas gifts and handwritten cards to children in rural communities. In total, 114 Christmas gifts were gathered and donated to the children at Penghu Jibei Baptist Church, Da Ya Shang Feng Church Sunshine Classroom, and the Hsinchu County I-Link Community Care Association.
Blood Donation
We encourage employees to voluntarily donate blood, reflecting a generous commitment to giving the gift of life to those in need in our community. In 2023, the company organized three blood drives on-site. A total of 166 volunteers participated, contributing 231 bags (57,750mL) of blood.
Rural Community Support
For many years, Gemtek has been dedicated to supporting students living in rural areas by providing essential educational resources, aiming to make a meaningful impact on their learning environment.In 2023, our organization donated various supplies to enhance both educational activities and daily living in rural communities, including eight folding tables, two 50-inch LCD panels, a voice amplifier for teaching, air purifier filters, printer ink, and smart cameras. These items were distributed to Penghu Jibei Baptist Church, Da Ya Shang Feng Church Sunshine Classroom, and the Hsinchu County I-Link Community Care Association.During the chilly winter months, we also organized a donation drive to collect winter essentials, including second-hand clothing, scarves, socks, and thermos bottles. Thanks to the generosity of Gemtek employees, a total of 22 boxes were donated and distributed to the Penghu Jibei Baptist Church and the Maria Social Welfare Foundation. Our goal was to offer warmth and comfort to those in need during the cold months.
Supported Employment for Disadvantaged Communities
In 2023, Gemtek had the opportunity to visit the Maria Social Welfare Foundation. During the visit, a statement deeply resonated with our volunteers: "No one is born perfect. Everyone faces their own challenges; while those with visible disabilities may stand out, others also deal with hidden struggles." Dr. Chuang, the foundation's founder, described these special children as "slow-flying" kids—they may not interact with society in typical ways, but we can create environments that help bring reality closer to their lives. What might seem like simple tasks to most people take considerable time for these young individuals at the foundation to learn. Though the process may be slow, each step is crucial in their journey toward independence.For many years, we have consistently purchased products from sheltered workshops, using them as rewards for events, holiday gift boxes, and group purchases, as a way to actively support employment opportunities for disadvantaged communities.In 2023, we allocated NT$430,387 to purchase charitable goods from several organizations, including the Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, Syin-Lu Social Welfare Foundation, Down Syndrome Foundation Taiwan, Simply ICR Organization, Maria Social Welfare Foundation, Hsiangyuan Nursing Institution, Kaohsiung Epilepsy Association, and Jishan Workshop of the Yu-Cheng Social Welfare Foundation.
