Humanistic Education Youth Center

With the aim of supporting youngsters from disadvantages families through their difficult teenage years, the Humanistic Education Foundation has opened a youth center in Sanchong District, New Taipei City. A child attending the Sanchong Youth Center expressed that the place is like a second home, somewhere they can eat, study and find a shoulder to cry on when things are tough. In addition, recently, with the goal of proving another road through which the children could improve their studies and share difficulties, the center opened a tutoring class.

At the center, children have the opportunity to learn a variety of talents and skills, which fosters interests, develops creativity, and in turn helps them rediscover a sense of self-worth. It is hoped the children can slowly understand their strengths and weaknesses and not simply use school grades as a way of judging themselves. The children of Sanchong Youth Center epitomize the majority of children from disadvantaged families in Taiwan. The Humanistic Education Foundation hopes that the youth center in Sanchong will bring a better understanding of today’s youth and attract people who are willing to lend a helping hand.

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Humanistic Education Youth Center
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