The logo of Taiwan International Medical Alliance

　The Taiwan International Medical Alliance (TIMA) was formed in January of 2001. Its main mission is to combine the technical expertise and humane ways, and push for the collaboration of the civil society, non-government organizations (NGO), and non-profit organizations (NPO). TIMA is aiming to globalize Taiwan's NGO's, develop the spirit of humane helping hands, assist the minority in obtaining a healthy, just, and equal environment.

　　Ever since its inception, TIMA has been continually growing through trials and explorations. The idea of International Health Partnership is complex enough, coupled with Taiwan's unique political environment, making TIMA's every move extremely sensitive to criticism. Therefore, TIMA always uses straightforward motives and ways to go about its business. From promoting Taiwan's entering the WHO to the current task of health awareness, TIMA has been through several ups and downs.

　　TIMA thinks that the most important foundation is the establishment of viewpoints and the cultivation of abilities. For both Taiwan's youth and our international friends, the goals of "enabling" and "empowerment" are worthy goals to be working toward. They firmly believe in "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". The first step is to clearly see the biggest enemies of human health, then apply the principles of public health by means of education, promotion, and legislation. This way the nations being assisted could become self-proficient.

　　Taiwan has a close-knit relationship with other southeast Asian nations in the areas of tourism, trade, vocation, and marriage. The future development of Taiwan depends greatly on these neighboring countries. Even though these countries do not have a formal diplomatic relationship with Taiwan, we should work even harder to establish friendship with others as Taiwan is being isolated internationally. Fortunately, the stability and growth that we have been experiencing are far superior to the neighboring countries, even when Taiwan is constantly under the threat of our close neighbor to the west.

　　TIMA insists on patiently working with the Southeast Asian nations in order to understand their needs and to help them preserve their own cultures and heritages, as well as helping them enjoy health and the freedom of being pain-free. Whether they are the workers in a Vietnam factory, the children in Cambodia countryside, or the soldiers on the border of Thailand and Burma, they all have the same right to enjoy all the resources available in this world.

　　In Taiwan, TIMA is working on training the young people who possess international vision, cultural sensitivity, social justice, and knowledge of public health to be at the frontline and be the cultural diplomats of Taiwan. They would use their hearts and their hands to improve themselves and enrich others. They would love this task because of their shared ideal.

Website Link:

http://www.tima.org.tw/