About Alishan Charity Association

Educational Inequity Is a Crisis We Cannot Ignore

The core issue we address is educational inequity and the lack of learning resources for underprivileged children in underserved communities across North America. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that children from low-income families are significantly less likely to have access to essential school supplies, after-school tutoring, and safe learning environments.

This disparity directly correlates with lower high school graduation rates and severely limited future opportunities. Studies show that students without access to basic learning materials are three times more likely to fall behind grade-level benchmarks by third grade — a critical predictor of long-term academic success.

The need is urgent, the evidence is clear, and the Alishan Charity Association is committed to being part of the solution.

Key Performance Indicators

We hold ourselves accountable through clearly defined KPIs that measure the real-world impact of every program we run:

• Number of students receiving supply kits annually.
• Percentage improvement in student academic performance via pre/post assessments.
• Number of active, trained volunteer hours logged per month.
• Student retention rate in after-school tutoring programs.
• Number of Tuition Relief Grants awarded per academic year.

Monitoring & Evaluation

We implement a quarterly review system utilizing both quantitative data (attendance tracking, grade reports) and qualitative feedback (surveys from students, parents, and teachers).

An Annual Impact Report is generated each year to assess progress against our SMART goals and adjust strategies accordingly. All reports are made publicly available to ensure full transparency with our donors and community partners.