~The News Lens~
In 2016, I was a journalist for The News Lens, an independent news company based in Taipei, Taiwan.
Here are my favorite stories that I had the fortune to report on:
Abuse of Migrant Workers in Taiwan Regular: NGO
The Garden of Hope Foundation, an NGO advocating for migrant workers’ rights, stressed an increasing trend of neglect directed at non-Taiwanese workers.
Taiwan’s Looming Dementia Crisis
Dementia, among a myriad of mental health diseases, remains unknown for a majority of Taiwanese. That changed the second Chuang Su-mei (莊素玫) fell on a dance floor in Canada while on vacation.
NGO Bridges Gap between SEA Migrant Workers and Taiwanese Employers
Often overlooked in Taiwan, migrant workers struggle adapting to a new society with language the main barrier. This is Mandala’s story.
Technology Assisting Physically and Mentally Challenged Individuals in Taiwan
“We go into schools and see children with cerebral palsy in the corner of the room just not taking part in the classroom activities,” Kevin Gallagher, founder of Icebreaker Association, says.