● Outcomes of Health Promotion and Social Inclusion Initiatives for Older Adults in Rural and Remote Areas
TUL has long integrated corporate social responsibility into its sustainable business strategy and has continuously partnered with the Digital Humanitarian Association to leverage digital technology resources in delivering health promotion services for older adults in rural and remote areas. These efforts aim to improve access to healthcare and enhance the quality of life for older populations. In 2025, the initiative continued to focus on health inequities in Taiwan’s rural regions, supporting the Le Shui Community Care Station (Wen Jian Station) located in Datong Township, Yilan County.
The Datong Township area is characterized by mountainous terrain and a highly dispersed population. The Le Shui Community Care Station is located at least a one-hour drive from the nearest medical facilities, resulting in limited healthcare accessibility and significant challenges for older adults in obtaining medical and health-related resources.
In response to the geographical constraints and resource limitations of Datong Township, TUL invested corporate resources and collaborated with the Digital Humanitarian Association to implement remote health promotion services. This initiative systematically enhanced health literacy and self-care capabilities among older adults. Following the first year of implementation and evaluation at the Le Shui Community Care Station, post-assessment results indicated a 23% increase in health literacy among participating older adults. This demonstrates the project’s effectiveness in strengthening older adults’ understanding of their own health, improving disease prevention awareness, and promoting self-care practices.
● Quantitative Outcomes and Community-Level Impact
In 2025, the project directly benefited 335 participants at the Le Shui Community Care Station. Through the expansion of health promotion courses and digital delivery models, program content was extended to other community care stations with similar needs, reaching a cumulative total of 5,535 beneficiaries.
Beyond the direct benefits to older adults, the initiative also enhanced the health care knowledge and competencies of community care workers, while providing support and respite mechanisms to help alleviate caregiving burdens. These efforts strengthened the overall resilience of the local caregiving system. In addition, to address the health needs of older adults at community care stations and to support the sustained efforts of care workers, TUL and its subsidiary, TCMC, jointly donated health supplements to community care stations as a complementary resource alongside health promotion services.
● Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The planning and implementation of this project align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Overall, the initiative not only improves health literacy and quality of life for older adults in rural and remote areas, but also helps establish a sustainable, community-based health support system. The project delivers tangible responses to disparities in rural healthcare resources and demonstrates Gainntech’s concrete achievements in embedding sustainable development principles into its business operations and social investment actions.