1. Description of Our Community
In 2016, Hui Wen High School in Taichung initiated the “Sacred Food for the Homeless Project” to transform surplus food into sacred sustenance. Recognizing the significant amount of leftover lunch, students CHUN-YAN YANG and SYUAN-YI SHIH, who were originally from the junior high department, proposed the Project. They collaborated with 'People's Peace Foundation”to distribute food to the homeless.
2. Summary of Our Project
The “ Sacred Food for the Homeless Project” aims to raise awareness about food waste and prompt reflection on where the lunch leftovers go. We finally worked out a way of feeding those who collapse due to hunger with students’lunch surplus. Through the project , we transform this waste into meaningful assistance, allowing more people to enjoy a satisfying meal.
3. Our Computer and Internet Access
A. Percentage of students using the Internet at home:more than 50%
B. Number of workstations with Internet access in the classroom:more than 6
C. Connection speed used in the classroom:dedicated connection
D. Number of years our classroom has been connected to the Internet:more than 6
E. Additional comments concerning your computer and/or Internet access (Optional):
During class breaks, we utilize the school's computers and internet facilities to discuss project matters and monitor progress. After school, team members use personal computers or cell phones to search for information, create websites, and conduct surveys. Members also communicate and discuss via LINE, while collaborative tasks are managed using Google and Gmail for document sharing and co-editing. Thanks to the internet, we can conveniently and efficiently complete our project.
4. Problems We Had To Overcome
Data Sources: Our information primarily comes from interview content. The director of our school helps coordinate with interviewees, adjusting schedules based on their availability.
Discussion: During meetings, sometimes we face scheduling conflicts. Members inform those absent of the discussion content, and we also use LINE to send messages.
5. Our Project Sound Bite
In society, some people, due to financial constraints and other factors, frequently go hungry, leading a life with sporadic meals. While contemplating how to address these issues, the sudents of Hui Wen High School in Taiwan share surplus food with the homeless.
6. How did your activities and research for this CyberFair Project support standards, required coursework and curriculum standards?
Through exploring a school initiative called the 'Sacred Food for the Homeless Project,' which proposes to address societal issues, we focused on the vulnerable groups in the local community. By redistributing surplus food within the school to those in need, we established a positive relationship with the People's Peace Foundation and individuals experiencing homelessness. We believe that applying the knowledge and skills acquired in school to contribute to society is the essence and purpose of education, and this was the original intention behind our research.
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