On June 22, 2026, Ambassador Anthony C. Y. Ho, accompanied by Secretary Carrie Kuo and Secretary Wei Wang, visited the General Curia of the Order of Saint Augustine in Rome on behalf of the Taiwan government to donate computers and solar power generation systems to the Fondazione Agostiniani Nel Mondo. The donation will support the establishment of Taiwan Digital Classrooms at educational centers in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The donation was received by Prior General Fr. Joseph Farrell, with the presence of Vicar General Fr. Alexander Lam and Executive Director Maurizio Misitano at the ceremony.
In the ceremony, Ambassador Ho stated that he was deeply honored to represent the Taiwan government in partnering with the Order of Saint Augustine to advance humanitarian assistance efforts in Africa—the homeland of Saint Augustine. Through this initiative, Taiwan seeks to support children with disabilities and young people recovering from the trauma of war in Kenya and the DRC, creating opportunities for them to look toward the future with hope. He added that the initiative also responds to Pope Leo XIV’s call for technology to serve the common good of humanity by creating new educational opportunities, strengthening community connections, and leading to new possibilities for future generations.
Prior General Fr. Farrell expressed his sincere gratitude to the government of Taiwan for its generous support. He noted that the Pope’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, emphasizes the importance of considering the “balance of knowledge” among different regions and countries in technological development. Even one computer can make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable brothers and sisters and in the whole society. He also acknowledged Taiwan’s contributions in promoting humanitarian assistance around the world and looked forward to continued cooperation in the future.
