黃楠第一周實習心得：在NGO會館幫官員量體溫

台灣公民參與協會與國際CET（nternships Director & Office Manager, CET Taiwan）第五屆實習生合作計畫二月份正式展開，雖然全球正逢武漢肺炎肆虐，但依然照常謹慎舉行。這屆公民會來一位美國泰裔黃楠同學，她中文說得非常好，對勞工女權非常有興趣，我們期待透過她的實習觀察，認識台灣ＮＧＯ世界。以下是她第一週實習感想。

實習生：黃楠
第一周（2月24日至2月26日）

2月24日，我開始在TCPA實習。我們参加了新實習生的歡迎會，並在公民會辦公室跟台灣公民參與協會（TCPA）和台灣動物保護監督聯盟的負責人見面。我非常感谢他们在這次實習所提供的幫助和支持。自我介绍之後，我们與TCPA理事長何宗勳討論了這次實習的時間表和期望。通過歡迎會，我们能够更了解TCPA和台灣動物保護監督聯盟的目的和活動。我希望我能為TCPA做出有意義的貢獻，並在接下來的三個月累積經驗。

在星期三（26日），我們來到台北市NGO會館幫助台灣動物保護監督聯盟舉行了動物保護春茶會。這個活動有八個不同的動物權利非政府組織參加，例如防止虐待動物協會（SPCA）。這八個非政府組織一起合作，鼓勵立法委員執行更有效的政策來保護台灣的動物。

我們聽了主張動物權利非政府組織的演講之後，參加茶會的立法委員也給他們的回饋。台灣動物保護行政監督聯盟理事長王唯治明確指出了專門保護動物的警察部隊能給動物帶來的好處。出席的農委會主委陳吉仲正面回應團體的訴求他們的工作，並支持其未來的活動。陳主委也強調有必要重新評估目前對公立動物收容所健康動物停止實行安樂死的禁令。在這次活動中，我負責測量所有參與者進入活動場地的溫度。看到來自不同組織和政黨的代表讓我感到非常興奮。

這次活動對我來說是一個很好的機會，讓我發現非政府组織對台灣政治的影響。我希望在美國當選官員也會像台湾的立法委員一樣跟非政府组織討論不同的社會問题。

Nan’s First Week as a TCPA Intern

This week was my first week as an intern with the TCPA. I am very grateful for their help and support throughout our meetings with them this week. On Tuesday, we attended the welcome reception for new interns, where we met the leaders of TCPA and the Taiwan Animal Protection Monitor Network (TAPMN). After introducing ourselves, we discussed the timeline and expectations of this internship with TCPA’s President, Ho Tsung Hsun. We were able to learn more about TCPA and the TAPMN, and their roles in promoting social justice in Taiwan. We were also given a quick tour of the neighborhood around the office and Huashan 1917 Creative Park. I am excited to be part of an organization that is passionate about making change and amplifying the voices of different grassroots movements. I hope to contribute meaningfully to TCPA’s vibrant work environment and learn as much as I can over the next three months.

On Thursday, we assisted the TCPA with the execution of the Animal Protection Conference at the Taipei NGO house. This event was organized by the TCPA and attended by eight different animal rights NGOs like the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). An alliance was formed by these animal rights groups to urge legislators to make policies that better protect animals in Taiwan.

We heard moving speeches from the representatives of these NGOs, along with responses from legislators and the Council of Agriculture’s Minister, Chen Chi Chung. For instance, The President of Taiwan Animal Protection Monitor Network, Wang Wei Chi, articulated the need for a police force solely dedicated to the protection of animals. Minister Chen’s responded positively to the work of these NGOs and emphasized the need to re-evaluate the present ban on euthanizing healthy stray animals. During this event, I was responsible for taking the temperature of all participants as they enter the event venue. It was very meaningful for me to meet and welcome representatives from different organizations and political parties.

This event was a great opportunity for me to witness the influence that Taipei’s NGOs have on politics. I was impressed by the meaningful dialogue that occurred at the event and optimistic that legislators would continue to amplify the voices of these active NGOs in their policy making. The legislators from both parties and Minister of Agriculture were very accessible to the local community. I hope to see similar levels of accessibility and accountability among elected officials in the US as well.


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