Taiwanese Community in Brazil Donates 16,000 Blankets to Aid the Needy in Winter
The Taiwanese community in Brazil donated 16,000 blankets to underprivileged families in São Paulo. The event, now in its 10th year, highlights humanitarian care and Taiwan-Brazil friendship.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Tang Yaling, São Paulo, 9th) As winter approaches in the Southern Hemisphere, the Taiwanese community in Brazil held the 2026 "Warmth in Winter" blanket donation event at the Hakka Building in São Paulo. A total of 16,000 blankets were donated and distributed to dozens of charitable organizations in São Paulo and surrounding cities, bringing warmth and blessings to underprivileged families during the cold season.
The event was filled with a warm atmosphere, with about 150 representatives from politics, business, volunteer groups, community leaders, and charitable organizations in attendance. Notable attendees included Chu Yi-ching, Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in São Paulo; Yu Cheng-tsai, Director of the Overseas Community Affairs Council Service Center; Luis Fernando Avalos, Consul General of Paraguay in São Paulo; Regina Nunes, First Lady of São Paulo; Juliana Bussacos, Secretary of Security for São Paulo; and Ana Karin, President of the São Paulo State Association of Women Mayors.
The ceremony featured the theme song "Hand in Hand," conveying the power of love and peace and symbolizing people working together to build a better world. Huang Hsiu-li Chih, founder of the charitable organization "Amor Se Doa," noted that the event has entered its 10th year. She stated that the Taiwanese community continues to give back to Brazilian society through action, hoping that love and hope will warm every corner in need.
Regina Nunes thanked the Taiwanese community for extending a helping hand since the pandemic. She emphasized that São Paulo is the fourth-largest city in the world, a melting pot of immigrants with a population of nearly 12 million, and that the community's good deeds not only give back to the city but also deepen mutual friendship.
Director Chu Yi-ching stated that Taiwanese expatriates have long regarded Brazil as their second home, demonstrating cross-border humanitarian care through this event. She thanked "Amor Se Doa" for coordinating the goodwill of various community groups and praised the expatriates for showcasing Taiwan's positive power on the international stage, deepening the friendly ties between the people of Taiwan and Brazil.
Consul General Avalos praised Taiwan as Paraguay's most friendly ally and thanked the Taiwanese community for its assistance to Paraguayan expatriates, calling their philanthropic spirit admirable.
Following the ceremony, the recipient organizations loaded the blankets to deliver them to the families most in need. This cross-border humanitarian action not only warmed the lives of vulnerable groups during the Brazilian winter but also demonstrated the power of the Taiwanese community to spread love in the international community, allowing the spirit of "Hand in Hand" to continue extending across South America. (Editor: Tang Shengyang) 1150610
The event was filled with a warm atmosphere, with about 150 representatives from politics, business, volunteer groups, community leaders, and charitable organizations in attendance. Notable attendees included Chu Yi-ching, Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in São Paulo; Yu Cheng-tsai, Director of the Overseas Community Affairs Council Service Center; Luis Fernando Avalos, Consul General of Paraguay in São Paulo; Regina Nunes, First Lady of São Paulo; Juliana Bussacos, Secretary of Security for São Paulo; and Ana Karin, President of the São Paulo State Association of Women Mayors.
The ceremony featured the theme song "Hand in Hand," conveying the power of love and peace and symbolizing people working together to build a better world. Huang Hsiu-li Chih, founder of the charitable organization "Amor Se Doa," noted that the event has entered its 10th year. She stated that the Taiwanese community continues to give back to Brazilian society through action, hoping that love and hope will warm every corner in need.
Regina Nunes thanked the Taiwanese community for extending a helping hand since the pandemic. She emphasized that São Paulo is the fourth-largest city in the world, a melting pot of immigrants with a population of nearly 12 million, and that the community's good deeds not only give back to the city but also deepen mutual friendship.
Director Chu Yi-ching stated that Taiwanese expatriates have long regarded Brazil as their second home, demonstrating cross-border humanitarian care through this event. She thanked "Amor Se Doa" for coordinating the goodwill of various community groups and praised the expatriates for showcasing Taiwan's positive power on the international stage, deepening the friendly ties between the people of Taiwan and Brazil.
Consul General Avalos praised Taiwan as Paraguay's most friendly ally and thanked the Taiwanese community for its assistance to Paraguayan expatriates, calling their philanthropic spirit admirable.
Following the ceremony, the recipient organizations loaded the blankets to deliver them to the families most in need. This cross-border humanitarian action not only warmed the lives of vulnerable groups during the Brazilian winter but also demonstrated the power of the Taiwanese community to spread love in the international community, allowing the spirit of "Hand in Hand" to continue extending across South America. (Editor: Tang Shengyang) 1150610
FAQ
When was this event held?
It was held before the 2026 Brazilian winter.
Who organized it?
It was organized by the Taiwanese community and the charity 'Amor Se Doa'.
Where are the blankets distributed?
They are distributed through dozens of charitable organizations in São Paulo and surrounding cities.