The Zonta Club of Hsinchu, Taiwan, marked another year of community impact on 8 November by sponsoring charitable organizations and leading advocacy efforts at the 34th Flea Market in Hsinchu Science Park.

In addition to donating to the Modern Women’s Foundation, the club invited community members to participate in the “Zonta Says NO to Violence” campaign, which received enthusiastic support. Club President Ada Lin emphasized that the campaign transcends age, gender and location, noting that this year’s efforts united participants across three generations—youth, adults and seniors—as well as men who joined in solidarity. She said this broadened engagement helped spark meaningful community-wide dialogue on ending gender-based violence.

Lin highlighted that the club not only increased its number of charity booths but also encouraged residents to support long-standing nonprofit organizations by purchasing donated items. The beneficiaries included the Modern Women’s Foundation, the Taiwan Association for Happy Breathing Children – Hsinchu Branch, and disadvantaged women.

During the event, volunteers from the Modern Women’s Foundation raised 8,000 NT dollars through their charity sale. President Lin and club members contributed an additional 20,000 NT dollars to support the foundation’s ongoing advocacy for women’s and children’s rights.

The club has participated in the Science Park’s second-hand flea market for many years, reinforcing environmental sustainability while supporting vulnerable populations. This year’s event strengthened community interaction, elevated the club’s visibility and successfully mobilized the public to take part in the “Zonta Says NO to Violence” campaign, one of the key highlights of the market.