SDG 17.2.5 Collaboration with NGOs for SDGs
NCUE faculty collaborate with non-governmental organizations through outreach activities, leadership roles, and joint projects related to sustainable development. The following are 14 examples:
1. Consultant for the Kenda Cultural and Educational Foundation
Prof. Kai-Chao Yao (Graduate Institute of Technology and Vocational Education) serves as Consultant for the Kenda Cultural and Educational Foundation. (Figures 1, 2 and 3)
Kenda Cultural and Educational Foundation: https://kenda.org.tw/autism/
SDG Alignment: SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
2. Board Member of the Taiwan Association for Mathematics Education
Prof. Erh-Tsung Chin (Graduate Institute of Science Education) serves on the ninth board of the Taiwan Association for Mathematics Education. He participates in board meetings to plan and implement its annual activities. (Figure 4)
Taiwan Association for Mathematics Education: https://www.tame.tw/
SDG Alignment: SDG 4 (Quality Education).
3. Vice President of the Taiwan Association for Human Rights
Prof. Pei-Hsuan Wei (Department of Public Affairs and Civic Education) serves as Vice President of the Taiwan Association for Human Rights. He helps plan and implement human rights initiatives. (Figure 5)
Taiwan Association for Human Rights: https://www.tahr.org.tw/about/boardmember-and-consultant
SDG Alignment: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
4. Board Director of the Taiwan Society for Microbial Ecology
Prof. Yen-Yi Liu (Department of Biology) serves as a Board Director of the Taiwan Society for Microbial Ecology.
He connects researchers in Taiwan and abroad and supports the exchange of findings and the development of microbiology research. (Figure 6)
SDG Alignment: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action).
5. Directors and Supervisors for the 38th Term of the Association of Science Education Taiwan (ASET)
Faculty members including Prof. Shu-Fen Lin, Prof. Hsiao-Lin Tuan, Prof. Sung-Pei Chien (Graduate Institute of Science Education), and Prof. Meng-Tzu Cheng (Department of Biology) serve as Directors and Supervisors for the 38th Term of the Association of Science Education Taiwan (ASET).
They support the association's operations, promote science education and public science activities, and organize workshops for teacher development and improved teaching. (Figure 7)
Association of Science Education in Taiwan: https://www.ase.org.tw/motion.asp?lgid=2&siteid=100495
38th Term (2025) Roster of Directors/Supervisors/Committee Members: https://www.ase.org.tw/motion.asp?menuid=14035&lgid=2&siteid=100495
SDG Alignment: SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
6. Board Director of the Le-Ren Holistic Education and Health Promotion Association
Prof. Hsin-Te Wu (Department of Electrical and Mechanical Technology) serves as a Board Director of the Le-Ren Holistic Education and Health Promotion Association, assisting with the association's activities.
Le-Ren Holistic Education and Health Promotion Association Website: https://www.le-ren.tw/
SDG Alignment: SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).
7. Board Director of the ROC Foundation for Autistic Children and Adults in Taiwan
Prof. Hua Feng (Department of Special Education) serves as a Board Director of the ROC Foundation for Autistic Children and Adults in Taiwan. She regularly attends meetings and provides advice to support the foundation's work. (Figure 8)
ROC Foundation for Autistic Children and Adults in Taiwan Website: https://www.fact.org.tw/
SDG Alignment: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
8. Supervisor of the Changhua Counseling Psychologist Union
Prof. Li-Hung Hsieh (Department of Guidance and Counseling) serves as a Supervisor of the Changhua Counseling Psychologist Union. She oversees the association's operations. (Figure 9)
Changhua Counseling Psychologist Union Website: https://chcpa.org.tw/aboutus.php?action=list&show_pem_no=1695574276
SDG Alignment: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
9. Board Director and Convener of the Continuing Education Committee of the Taiwan Counseling Psychology Association
Prof. Shu-Chun Lin (Department of Guidance and Counseling) serves as a Board Director and Convener of the Continuing Education Committee of the Taiwan Counseling Psychology Association. She plans and organizes continuing education in counselling psychology. (Figure 10)
Taiwan Counseling Psychology Association Website: https://www.twcpa.org.tw/
SDG Alignment: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).
10. Board Director and Convener of the Educational Planning Division of the Association for Taiwan Play Therapy
Prof. Shu-Chun Lin (Department of Guidance and Counseling) serves as a Board Director and Convener of the Educational Planning Division of the Association for Taiwan Play Therapy. She helps the association plan training courses in play therapy. (Figure 11)
Association for Taiwan Play Therapy Website: https://www.atpt.org.tw/
SDG Alignment: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).
11. Board Director of the Taiwan Association for Forensic Psychology and Crime Prevention
Prof. Yi-Ling Yeh (Department of Guidance and Counseling) serves as a Board Director of the Taiwan Association for Forensic Psychology and Crime Prevention. Founded in 2020, the association aims to support judicial reform in Taiwan and help members respond to social change. Its goal is a justice system that considers humane treatment, psychology, and law. (Figure 12)
Taiwan Association for Forensic Psychology and Crime Prevention Website: https://taforpsy.wixsite.com/taforcripsy/general-5
SDG Alignment: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
12. Committee Member of the Kandersteg International Scout Center (KISC), World Organization of the Scout Movement
Prof. Ie-Bin Lian (Graduate Institute of Statistics and Information Science) serves as a Committee Member of the Kandersteg International Scout Center (KISC), World Organization of the Scout Movement. Professor Lian serves a 2022–2026 term as KISC's first Asian board/committee member. (Figures 13, 14 and 15)
SDG Alignment: SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
13. Consultant to the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)
Prof. Ie-Bin Lian (Graduate Institute of Statistics and Information Science) serves as a Consultant to the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and was awarded the Bronze Wolf Award. (Figure 16-18)
Scouting in Taiwan ROC Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BfQfLGDCt/
World Scouting Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1byQ2t3WKp/
SDG Alignment: SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
14. Taiwan Association of Forensic Social Work 2025 International Academic Conference and General Meeting
Prof. Yi-Ling Yeh (Department of Guidance and Counseling) participated in the Taiwan Association of Forensic Social Work 2025 International Academic Conference and General Meeting, themed “Dialogue Between International Risk Assessment Tools and Judicial Rulings: Enhancing Psychological Assessment and Intervention Models in Forensic Social Work.”
The conference addressed international risk assessment tools, judicial decisions, and improvements in psychological assessment and intervention in forensic social work. (Figure 19)
SDG Alignment: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
