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 About Mu Dreamer Workshop

In the remote indigenous villages of eastern Taiwan, many children grow up without sufficient family support or a sense of accomplishment in learning. Former Hualien Yudong Junior High School teacher Wang Chia-Na, skilled in woodworking, decided to use his craft to guide and accompany local students. Over the past two decades, he has led woodworking classes that nurture both craftsmanship and confidence. Under the name “Yudong Carpenter,” he and his students have held exhibitions in Taipei, expanding their horizons and strengthening their self-esteem.

However, after graduation, many of these students still face limited job opportunities in Hualien. The woodworking industry and vocational pathways remain underdeveloped, forcing talented youth to leave their hometowns for study or work. To address this, Wang and a group of supporters established the Taiwan Mu Dreamer Talent Development Association, aiming to cultivate woodworking talent so that children from rural areas can put down roots in their communities and bring positive change to their hometowns.

Looking ahead, they hope to create a “Workshop of Hope” — a space where young people can build sustainable careers through their craft. For returning youth, this workshop represents not only family stability and livelihood but also the chance to create meaningful, value-driven products with their own hands. More importantly, it symbolizes a home — a place in Yuli that always welcomes those who have left to return with pride.

Wang envisions more industries joining this effort to bring opportunities to rural areas across Taiwan, revitalizing local economies and fostering a cycle of growth.

 　Woodcraft Education. Rural Revitalization. Skill Empowerment.

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