Dr. Lin Chia-lung
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of China (Taiwan)
November 25, 2025
(As Prepared for Delivery)
Founder of the Amitofo Care Center Master Hui-li;
CEO Sherry Chen;
Secretary-General Vincent Lin;
Ms. Nontokozo Shongwe-Tsabedze, Charge d’Affaires from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Eswatini;
Distinguished guests from the Amitofo Care Center’s Lesotho branch;
Ladies and gentlemen:
Good afternoon.
On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is an honor to welcome all of you. We appreciate the contributions the Amitofo Care Center has made in Africa. The ACC’s efforts to promote compassion and cultural exchanges have been widely praised. They have also aided the work of our embassy in Eswatini. I look forward to hearing more about your experiences.
Master Hui-li founded the ACC in 2004 to serve orphans in Africa. Since then, seven facilities have been established in six countries: Malawi, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Through 2025, 2,333 orphans have been enrolled in the ACC’s boarding schools. The organization has also helped more than 20,000 other at-risk children. The ACC’s passionate staff and volunteers provide basic care as well as educational and medical support. The young people who are helped thus have the chance for a better life.
MOFA and the ACC have collaborated for many years. Since 2014, we have worked with the organization and the Pu-Hsien Educational Foundation on a project to have Taiwanese teachers offer Mandarin classes at ACC facilities. Furthermore, 42 ACC students have earned degrees in Taiwan. Another 11 are presently pursuing their studies. And over 120 ACC students have graduated from other universities across the globe. These individuals have found employment in medicine, law, engineering, and international affairs.
This year’s annual charity tour is called “A Journey of Aspiration and Gratitude in Africa.” Over the next few weeks, your performances of songs from Taiwan and Africa as well as of martial arts are sure to be greatly appreciated.
MOFA will continue to partner with the ACC to strengthen the bonds between Taiwan and Africa. By cooperating on humanitarian aid, education, and cultural exchanges, we will support social progress for the next generation.
In closing, I wish the ACC tour every success. I hope the children will have a joyful time in Taiwan and that all of our distinguished guests will enjoy the best of health in the coming new year. Thank you.