Venue Information
Nanhua University
The 21st Organic World Congress was hosted at the prestigious Nanhua University in, Chiayi County, Taiwan, a renowned institution known for its commitment to education and environmental sustainability, making it an ideal venue for this significant event.
Hosting the OWC at Nanhua University highlights Taiwan’s ongoing efforts to integrate higher education and sustainability, showcasing the country’s leadership in organic agriculture and environmental consciousness.
About the Venue
Nanhua University (NHU) was founded in 1996 by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Funded through the support of millions of Fo Guang Shan followers, NHU is the first comprehensive and multidisciplinary university established by Fo Guang Shan. NHU is a member of the Fo Guang Shan International University Consortium, the country’s first cross-nation university system.
The Defining Characteristics of NHU:
Throughout his life, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, renowned for his humanistic philosophy and practice, has strived to bring about positive social change. The Three Acts of Goodness initiative – Do Good Deeds, Speak Good Words, Think Good Thoughts, is one of his most important initiatives on campus. Steeped in humanistic culture and values, NHU has always had a great reputation of caring and serving others, particularly in neighboring and disadvantaged communities.
