Hess Educational Foundation

The Hess Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing bilingual educational opportunities throughout Taiwan. Philanthropic opportunities are available to all its employees, local and foreign.

The Hess Educational Foundation is aimed at providing better educational opportunities for Taiwan's underprivileged children.

In 1998, the Hess Educational Foundation was established in loving memory of the mother of our Hess president and co-founder, Joseph Chu. Mrs. Chu’s life was riddled with hardship. Despite experiencing extreme poverty and receiving only a third grade public school education, Mrs. Chu was determined to provide better educational opportunities for her family. Our Educational Foundation was established as a dedication to her strength and determination, as well as to the value that she placed on education.

The objective of the Foundation is to enhance the community’s vibrant culture by providing assistance to underprivileged, disadvantaged and indigenous children. Every life has equal value and our goal is to educate the whole child. We strive to provide a creative learning environment in ways such as offering workshops, English classes and camps.

Through the dedication and willingness of Hess employees and university student volunteers, The Hess Educational Foundation is able to offer unique opportunities to children all over the island. Our English teachers who freely give of their time and love are an irreplaceable part of our foundation.