[ { "DataSN": "9561373", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dosw.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=514C44A4D73BB51F&s=6AD416F145803912", "title": "Department of Social Welfare's 2026 New Policies Press Conference - \"A Happy City with Warmth: Taipei City's New Policies to Relieve Worries\"", "Content": "On February 25, 2026, the Taipei City Government's Department of Social Welfare held a "Press Conference and Tea Party on New Policies," centered around the theme of "A Happy City with Warmth: Taipei City's New Policies to Relieve Worries." Led by Director Shu-Wen Yao, the heads of various divisions provided briefings on 17 new policies covering childcare, elderly welfare, and support for disadvantaged groups. Through proactive engagement and technological assistance, the department strives to improve policy transparency and reduce the costs of communications, thereby fostering a welcoming city where everyone can feel safe and thrive together.Group photo of the press conference", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [ { "title": "Group photo of the press conference", "url": "https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/359/relpic/18043/9561373/2ccb8212-e0ec-4bf0-b37b-9ea7cad40bf2.jpg" } ], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Social Welfare,Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "9561364", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dosw.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=514C44A4D73BB51F&s=5B834CF3EA8A560E", "title": "Taipei City Government Delivers Lucky Dishes to Help the Disadvantaged Celebrate Lunar New Year", "Content": "To help low-income elderly persons living alone and economically disadvantaged households celebrate Lunar New Year, the Taipei City Government's Department of Social Welfare organized the "Special Delivery of Heart-warming New Year Dishes with Compassion" campaign. It partnered with 84 NGOs such as social welfare foundations, co-ops, and commercial associations to give out dishes to those in need. This year, 2,000 portions of dishes were delivered, allowing the elderly living alone and disadvantaged families to enjoy tasty New Year's Eve dishes at their family reunion dinner.The department would like to thank the NGOs for jointly organizing this campaign", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [ { "title": "The department would like to thank the NGOs for jointly organizing this campaign", "url": "https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/359/relpic/18043/9561364/574f77c5-9cf1-4548-b221-ce4e468cbf1e.jpg" } ], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Social Welfare,Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "9561351", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dosw.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=514C44A4D73BB51F&s=C111F9B0F8656353", "title": "Events for 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities: A Stage for Shared Performance, Empathy, and Creation That Gives Inner Voice a New Life", "Content": "In honor of "2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities," the Social Welfare Department orchestrated an event centered on the theme of "inner voices—new life." A story contest was held to encourage persons with disabilities to share their journeys of overcoming difficulties in their lives through written works. The awards ceremony also incorporated a stage play titled "The Story of Xiao Yue," performed by We Art Theatre, bringing moving messages to life. Outstanding personnel from disability service providers working in a variety of roles also received accolades during the ceremony. Moreover, awarded stories were transformed into scroll art with the help of AI, with the aim of raising public awareness and support for disability rights through shared performances and empathy.Curtain call after the stage play", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [ { "title": "Curtain call after the stage play", "url": "https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/359/relpic/18043/9561351/77d44f4c-2196-4e26-becb-d689c05cab7f.jpg" } ], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Social Welfare,Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "9561335", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dosw.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=514C44A4D73BB51F&s=CE9AD47CBC2FC161", "title": "City Government's Unwavering Respect for the Elderly: Taipei Celebrates Double Ninth Festival as Mayor Chiang Visits with Blessings to Centenarians", "Content": "There's an old Chinese proverb, "a senior is like a treasure to a family"; every senior's life experience and wisdom are precious assets to society and families. In appreciation of their contributions to the community, Mayor Chiang Wan-an visited two centenarians in the city on the eve of the 2025 Double Ninth Festival to express his respect and care for the seniors. Mayor Chiang stated that he sees much wisdom and wealth in seniors, and Taipei City is making its best effort to run a city that is welcoming to them. The Department of Social Welfare continues to promote diverse policies to build an age-friendly city, where every senior can feel care and respect from society.Mayor Chiang Wan-An visiting a centenarian", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [ { "title": "Mayor Chiang Wan-An visiting a centenarian", "url": "https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/359/relpic/18043/9561335/2718645d-cb7c-4183-b51e-40f7bbc3ca59.jpg" } ], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Social Welfare,Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "9561319", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dosw.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=514C44A4D73BB51F&s=4650E6C70AFD15ED", "title": "Sara Huang, the Sole Severe Case Survivor in the Po Lin Teahouse Food Poisoning Incident, has collaborated with Taipei City Government's Department of Social Welfare to Hold the \"A Grateful Ode to Life – An Art Music Concert\" on August 30, 2025", "Content": "In March 2024, the Po Lin Teahouse poisoning incident resulted in 6 tragic deaths. Ms. Sara Huang, the sole survivor among the severe cases in the incident, collaborated with the Taipei City Government's Department of Social Welfare to hold the "A Grateful Ode to Life – An Art Music Concert" on August 30, 2025. Huang hoped this concert would transform her experience into a call for public awareness of food safety, while also expressing gratitude to the dedicated city government personnel and medical professionals involved.Group photo of the concert", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [ { "title": "Group photo of the concert", "url": "https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/359/relpic/18043/9561319/ec1f5eb1-2120-4e01-a29d-1d291c93a6ee.jpg" } ], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Social Welfare,Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "9561307", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dosw.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=514C44A4D73BB51F&s=C4142C6CF4B6B832", "title": "Haoran Senior Citizens Home Organizes a Brisk Walking Marathon, Where Residents Walk Their Way in Confidence and Vitality", "Content": "To prevent sarcopenia, the Taipei City Haoran Senior Citizens Home actively promoted TheraBand exercises and organized a " brisk walking marathon." With a focus on safety and fun, the residents at the event were grouped by their functional fitness levels and completed different numbers of laps. The event also incorporated screening, training, and incentives with the aim to encourage seniors to leave their rooms, do more exercises, and regain confidence. A total of 27 residents successfully completed the marathon in a warm and lively atmosphere.A happy group photo of the participants and staff", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [ { "title": "A happy group photo of the participants and staff", "url": "https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/359/relpic/18043/9561307/92299c94-e68c-4512-808f-c5c462550c58.jpg" } ], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Social Welfare,Taipei City Government" } ]