Support for Domestic Performing Arts Groups

Under the leadership of the founder of Acer Group, Mr. Shih, the Acer Foundation has sponsored the One Song Orchestra's New Year concerts annually since 2018. Through the universal language of classical music, this sponsorship introduces the world to music written by Taiwanese composers and music created with Taiwan as its inspiration, promoting the value of Taiwanese musical culture.

Injecting Resources into Domestic Films to Promote the Beauty of Taiwan

Since 2021, the Acer Foundation has sponsored the CNEX Taiwan Matters Initiatives' international documentary production program, which is set to last for five years. Through producing a series of documentaries and broadcasting them internationally, this initiative aims to showcase Taiwan's diversity and uniqueness. In 2023, the program has completed five episodes of "The Taiwan Way" and six episodes of "The Railway Romances," as well as a short documentary titled "Island in Between." Notably, "Island in Between" was nominated for the Best Documentary Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards in 2024, marking the first time a Taiwanese documentary has received an Oscar nomination. This achievement is particularly significant as it is the first nomination for a Taiwanese film since "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" 23 years ago, representing a milestone for Taiwan's documentary industry. Additionally, "The Taiwan Way" won a Bronze Telly Award in the Culture and Lifestyle category in the United States and received the award for Best Host in a Natural Science and Humanities Documentary Program at the 59th Golden Bell Awards. Meanwhile, "The Railway Romances" was awarded a Gold Telly Award in the Culture and Lifestyle category, showcasing Taiwan's rich geographical and cultural landscape and earning international acclaim.

Encouraging Employees and Their Families to Participate in Arts and Cultural Activities

The Acer Welfare Committee has long been invested in arts and cultural activities. It hopes that through diverse cultural experiences, colleagues can cultivate an appreciation for the arts and a spirit of cultural exploration amidst their busy work schedules, while simultaneously contributing to the development of Taiwanese arts and culture. In 2024, the Welfare Committee meticulously planned and organized five arts and cultural events, including concerts, musicals, an area dedicated to circus events, and city exploration scavenger hunts. Each event garnered enthusiastic responses, attracting over 500 colleagues and their families to participate.

An example is the Taiwan Connection concert, featuring performances of classic pieces by Taiwan's top orchestras, which provided a soulstirring musical feast that attracted over 100 employees. During the summer vacation in July, the Welfare Committee booked a section to watch Wolfgang's "Magical Musical Circus" performed by Circa, an Australian circus company. 150 colleagues and their families immersed themselves in the joyful and humorous circus show, which blended Mozart's music with comedic circus acts, allowing them to appreciate classical music in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Additionally, there was the All U People Theatre's musical "Cape No. 7 Dreamers", which combined the famous Taiwanese film "Cape No. 7" with profound local cultural sentiments, attracting colleagues to enjoy an inspiring and touching musical experience.

Besides music and theater, the Welfare Committee also encouraged everyone to explore urban culture. In November, a scavenger hunt was held in Yingge, attracting many participants. Colleagues and their families visited this city, known for its pottery and its history and artistic atmosphere, experiencing the unique charm of Taiwan's traditional crafts through on-site exploration and interactive experiences. The year-round series of cultural and artistic activities not only broadened colleagues' cultural horizons but also allowed everyone to relax and be inspired by art. Moving forward, the Acer Employee Welfare Committee will continue to promote more arts and cultural activities, integrating arts and culture into daily life while supporting the sustainable development of local Taiwanese art. In 2024, a total of five cultural and artistic events were held. Acer has also long supported the exhibitions of local artists' paintings in the internal meeting spaces and employee rest area art corridors.

Renovating Scout Camp Facilities and Promoting Community Care

In October 2024, 18 Acer employees from the United States participated in the United Way "Day of Caring" charity event in Temple, Texas, working together to renovate the dining facilities of the historic Bluebonnet Shores Girl Scout Camp (formerly known as Camp Kachina), transforming it into a space for local Girl Scouts to learn and grow. This 60-year-old building had been unusable due to poor condition, but with the assistance of the Acer team, the building was repainted and repaired, making it usable again and benefiting over 100 Girl Scouts.

Supporting Breast Cancer Research Through Employee Cooking Fundraiser

Acer Iberica held a "Regional/International Food Day" in October 2024, encouraging employees to bring homemade dishes from their hometowns and wear pink clothing. For each dish, the company pledged to donating €5 to support the Associació Coordinadora Viladecans Contra el Càncer (en: Viladecans Anti-Cancer Association) (ACVCC). Founded by local women in 2015, ACVCC is dedicated to raising cancer research awareness and fundraising to support related programs, including the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL). Strongly promoted and organized by employees who recovered from cancer, Acer employees prepared over 50 traditional dishes that day.

Supporting the Deen Dayal Dialysis Center to Enhance the Health and Wellbeing of Low-Income Patients

Acer India has partnered with the Rotary Bangalore Peenya Foundation to support the "Care for Life – Deen Dayal Dialysis Center" project, which provides free kidney dialysis treatment to low-income groups in India. As a key sponsor of this initiative, Acer India has donated five advanced dialysis machines. By 2024, the Deen Dayal Dialysis Center has successfully completed over 800 free dialysis treatments, directly assisting kidney patients who cannot afford high medical costs and providing critical medical support to the local community.

In addition, through collaboration with the Rotary Bangalore Peenya Foundation, Acer ensures the project's long-term operation, continuing to provide affordable dialysis treatment for low-income patients. This initiative not only offers direct medical assistance but also contributes to the long-term health and wellbeing of impoverished families in India, including improved quality of life for patients, reduced economic burden on families, and promotion of community health development. Dialysis treatment is expensive, but through the center's free services, low-income families no longer need to bear the high medical costs, thereby reducing the risk of complications for kidney disease patients through continuous treatment. Furthermore, this program raises the health standards of the impoverished population, reduces the economic and social issues caused by kidney disease, thus profoundly impacting the overall health development of the community.