In 2023, there are nearly 300,000 "second-generation new residents" students in Taiwan, making up 7.1% of all students. Like other children in Taiwan, they live on the same land, work hard to learn new knowledge, and face the challenges of advancing their education. However, they also face many invisible challenges. Compared to their parents who faced social suppression and economic pressure, these students struggle more with identity recognition and catching up in abilities. A unique video class has accelerated cultural inclusion and understanding, showcasing the various possibilities that education brings and allowing the public to re-examine the issues of new residents and the second generation.
Walsin Lihwa has launched a documentary film and a series of special topics called "Snapshots of Growing Up" for the second-generation video course. This allows the public to follow the perspective of the second generation, participate in the changes and growth during the course, deepen empathy for multicultural issues, and establish a stage for self-exploration. Starting from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No. 4 "Quality Education" and No. 10 "Reduced Inequalities," we aim to create a future without prejudice, allowing every corner of Taiwan to develop sustainably.