Huikuang Guide Dog Foundation Taiwan

Our Mission

Guide dogs are a type of working dog that not only provide practical daily assistance to people with visual impairments, but also enrich their social lives and serve as warm, loyal companions. With the help of guide dogs, public awareness and understanding of the needs and well-being of the vis-ually impaired have significantly increased. In this way, guide dogs become both a bridge and goodwill ambassadors between the visually impaired community and the general public. Huikuang Guide Dog School is the first certified guide dog training organi-zation in Taiwan. The name "Huikuang" symbolizes the belief that guide dogs are a ray of light bestowed upon visually impaired individuals. Since its founding, the school has upheld the principle of animal welfare at its core, dedicating itself to the local breeding and training of guide dogs. It ac-tively collaborates with both domestic and international professional insti-tutions and continues to develop training techniques and programs tailored to Taiwan's specific needs and environment. In addition, Huikuang offers comprehensive follow-up support and services to ensure that visually im-paired individuals can work confidently and safely with their guide dogs. Due to limitations in orientation and mobility, visually impaired people face significant challenges in daily life, education, and employment. Being matched with a guide dog can greatly enhance their safety, mobility, and in-dependence. It also increases their opportunities to engage with society, ex-pand their social circles, and helps raise public awareness and compassion for the visually impaired community. Huikuang is driven by a mission of service, providing guide dogs free of charge to people with visual impairments. However, the pace of training guide dogs is limited by insufficient funding and a shortage of foster families. We need more people to join and support the guide dog training program, so that individuals with visual impairments can have the opportunity and choice to step out into the world with greater independence. At the same time, Huikuang continues to advocate for supportive laws and policies, striving to create a friendly and inclusive environment for both guide dog users and the visually impaired community.