The logo of Zhishan America: Drawing of a smiling child inside a red circle, with red lines radiating outward like the sun.

About Zhishan America

Zhishan America is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded by members of the community behind Zhishan Organization in Taiwan, carrying forward a shared commitment to the well-being and development of children and young people.

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Origin and Mission

Zhishan America grew from a commitment that began many years ago in Taiwan. Zhishan America was established by people who have long been involved with Zhishan Foundation Taiwan, to carry this shared mission across the Pacific and build a bridge of care between communities in the United States and Taiwan.


Service Map

Map of Taiwan with highlighted cities Taichung, Kaohsiung, Taipei, New Taipei City, and the counties Hsinchu and Pingtung. Surrounding photos show children playing, drawing, and engaging in outdoor activities.

Spirit

Zhishan possesses unwavering patience, perseverance, respect and endless love.

Silhouette of three children walking, two girls and one boy, with backpacks and the girl holding a lunchbox.

2,100 People

average support per year

Projects

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Programs in Taiwan

“By Your Side” Program in Taiwan, due to their remote...

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Regular Donors to Zhishan Foundation

Zhishan helps others by empowering, by allowing the recipients to not only "stand up" but also "walk steadily" on their own. This is what Zhishan has explored through its "small but beautiful" working methods."

Meien Wang, lecturer of
the Department of Social Work at Soochow University