Taiwan Fund for Children and Families: Safeguarding the Smiles of Children

NanTaiNan Fund for Children and Families has had 57 years of accompanying disadvantaged families in Tainan. Since 2015, KTB has provided nearly 200 pings (approximately 661 square meters) of land in Tainan City for free for nine consecutive year for the Tainan Fund for Children and Families to establish a "Parent-Child Happy
School." The school aims to be a resource center of preliminary prevention of child neglect and abuse, to provide a stable location and therapy for underprivileged children and their families, and to provide information on where to seek appropriate help. There are many soft and hard facilities related with children protection in the school, and diversified topic parents-child activities are often held, to improve parents-child interaction relationship with the concept of "parents-child co-work, co-creation and co-learning." The 2023 activities in collaboration with the Tainan Taiwan Fund for Children and Families are as follows:

✓ This year, King's Town Bank, through collaboration with Yu-Ching District Farmers' Association and NanTaiNan Fund for Children and Families, is once again donating micro-group accident insurance to families in need. Each insured individual is covered up to a maximum of 500,000 New Taiwan Dollars, providing assistance to over 100 economically disadvantaged families to supplement their social safety net. This donation initiative involved first negotiating with multiple insurance companies to identify suitable products. Eventually, TransGlobe Life and China Life were selected for underwriting. Subsequently, in collaboration with YuJing Branch, FuCheng Branch, and XinXing Branch, and in partnership with Yu-Ching District Farmers' Association and NanTaiNan Fund for Children and Families, product briefings were organized, appropriate policyholders were assessed, and the initiative aimed to bring responsible and sustainable financial services to underserved groups. This approach ensures that even previously hard-to-reach communities can access resources and that societal resources are distributed more effectively.
✓ In light of the increasing number of underprivileged families and children in today's society, the Xinxing Branch, in collaboration with the NanTaiNan Fund for Children and Families, is committed to caring for the underprivileged and fulfilling social responsibilities. Through the "Little Green Buds Tutoring Class," they teach children basic saving concepts and provide them with supplies. By offering thoughtful companionship, they warm the hearts of these children and support their growth.

Program the World Association (PTWA): Becoming the Beacon for Children

The Program the World Association (PTWA), which was founded in 2016 by Professor Su Wen-Yu of National Cheng Kung University, is committed to educating children in rural areas about programming and making through open courses. Its mission is to support underprivileged education in rural areas by providing educational resources and opportunities. The association works in collaboration with local schools and teaching groups to promote training for local teachers and students, with the aim of assisting children in remote areas in improving their current situation through guided teaching and long-term planning. Since January 2022, KTB has been offering the second floor of the Eastern Tainan Branch for free to the PTWA (Program the World Association) as a Program the World's innovative education base. This initiative helps PTWA establish a presence in southern Taiwan, providing more opportunities for teenagers to access diverse educational resources. Since its inception, PTWA has hosted 70 technology courses for disadvantaged and special education children, 10 technology camps, 10 teacher training sessions for technology lesson plans, and over 15 educational seminars, art performances, and other activities.

KTB, in collaboration with PTWA, successfully organized the "First National Computer Graphics Competition" in 2022. To further encourage young people to unleash their creativity and cultivate an interest in programming, we are partnering with PTWA once again to hold the "Second National Computer Graphics Competition." Additionally, in line with the Company's commitment to environmental sustainability, the theme of the event is "Caring for the Earth, Sustainable Environment." This theme not only prompts the participating youth to reflect on the importance of environmental sustainability but also inspires them with the endless possibilities for environmental improvement. The graphic competition was fully sponsored by the Company, which included providing scholarships for admitted students and transportation subsidies for underprivileged students participating in the finals. A total of 41 people registered for the preliminary round, out of which 23 were selected for the finals and 22 participated. A total of NT$46,000 was awarded as prize money. Through the organization of this event and our dedicated support, we aim to nurture more talented young individuals and establish a positive cycle. Once they have acquired skills, we hope they will be willing to return to their hometowns and contribute their abilities to help the next generation.

Teach for Taiwan and The 13th Charity Concert of Love in Action

The "Teach for Taiwan (TFT)" was established in 2013 with the goal of tackling "educational inequality" and working towards providing equal educational opportunities for all children. This involves addressing issues such as uneven distribution of teacher resources, family dysfunction, low community engagement, and imbalanced social structures. As a long-term funding partner, KTB actively collaborates with us by providing tangible support to create equal educational opportunities for underprivileged children. This not only helps improve the education level but also enhances the Bank's connection with the community. With a charitable spirit and an educational philosophy aimed at helping the underprivileged, let us extend love to every vulnerable child, just as light brings warmth. This will foster social inclusion and equity, and showcase the positive and enduring impact of the Company on overall social welfare.

Give Back to the Community

King's Town Bank is the only financial institution in Taiwan headquartered in Tainan City, and most of its branches are located in Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan, accounting for about 65% of the total. As a local bank, we utilize the strengths of our branch partners to implement community care activities, caring for our neighbors and friends in remote areas, and linking up the feelings of the local community. In 2023, our branches in Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan organized a total of 206 community care activities, benefiting 7,709 people.