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TaiwanICDF Partners with Malteser International to Support the Recovery of Ukrainian War-Wounded Individuals and Their Families
The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) signed a Letter of Intent with Malteser International in Geneva on May 17, 2026, to collaborate on humanitarian assistance in Ukraine. Through this partnership, TaiwanICDF and Malteser International will work in the spirit of humanitarianism to support amputees, persons with disabilities, and their families affected by the war. The collaboration focuses onstrengthening rehabilitation services and providing psychosocial support.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Dr. Chia-Lunong Lin, the Foreign Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador Jean-François KAMMER, Deputy Permanent Observer of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the United Nations in Geneva.
TaiwanICDF Deputy Secretary General Stephen J. H. Lee remarked that the signing marks a milestone in the partnership between the two organizations. He highlighted the shared belief of Taiwan and Sovereign Order of Malta that “humanity transcends borders.” Izabella Toth, Director of Business Control at Malteser International, expressed her hope that this deepened cooperation with TaiwanICDF will bring a lasting, positive impact to communities affected by the war.
Since December 2024, TaiwanICDF has partnered international non-governmental organizations, to implement humanitarian projects in Ukraine covering women’s empowerment, mental health, psychosocial support, and emergency response. This latest collaboration with Malteser International expands the scope of Taiwan’s assistance by specifically addressing the complex needs of amputees and those with disabilities. The two organizations aim to empower these individuals overcome physical and emotional challenges, attain independence, and build resilience for the future.
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- Update: 2026/05/18
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