TSMC Charity Foundation Ignites Hope for Hualien Flood Recovery

The TSMC Charity Foundation holds a long-term commitment to social welfare, actively connecting resources from many levels of government as well as across industries, while also training TSMC employees for volunteer service. In September 2025, the Guangfu area of Hualien County suffered severe flooding after a barrier lake upstream of Matai'an Creek overflowed its banks. Following the community-led "Shovel Superheroes" desilting campaign, the foundation launched a professional recovery campaign from December 2025 to February 2026. Partnering with professional window repair contractors, cleaning services, and local Hualien farmers, the initiative focused on "Window Repair, Home Sanitation, and Rice Donations for Disaster Relief". Through 11 sessions of the foundation's "Rag Superheroes" volunteer service, the foundation helped victims restore safe and hygienic living environments. Additionally, an internal fundraising project at TSMC garnered support from nearly 3,000 employees, donating a total of NT$10.31 million to provide solid support for rebuilding homes.

The TSMC Charity Foundation collaborated with local governments to assess actual post-disaster needs, prioritizing resource-poor families and elderly people living alone. Surveys of victims' homes found that the flood had destroyed many windows,  which had been temporarily patched with boards that compromised safety. In addition, mud remained inside many homes. The TSMC team's goal was to "Restore to Pre-disaster State." Considering the difficulty of sourcing engineering materials in disaster zones, they completed precise measurements and prepared materials in advance to ensure they stayed on schedule.

The TSMC team also adopted a systematic process to address home sanitation, integrating volunteer efforts with professional techniques and adjusting cleaning agent ratios to effectively remove stubborn stains and silt. With local government support, the Foundation also partnered with local sustainable agriculture companies and the Hualien Tafalong Church to purchase 25,000 kg of naturally farmed rice. This high-quality grain was delivered to nearly 3,000 elderly residents living alone, providing substantial aid to the local community.

The TSMC Charity Foundation delivers tangible care through practical action, supporting Hualien victims through challenges via meticulous home reconstruction, local procurement, and employee donations. The Foundation will continue to deepen its connection with local communities, combining professionalism with goodwill to create safe, quality living environments and build a resilient, hopeful future.