Where your donation goes.

Please consider your donation an investment into the future of Taiwan and its indigenous culture. The projects the organization will be involved in will provide heightened cultural awareness and will give American communities an opportunity to promote diversity and connect with a special facet of the Asian-American community. The efforts will go a long way to helping the tribal people and preserving their culture for future generations. The film is also intended to inspire people to take on discovering their own cultural heritage.

The organization is currently managed and operated on a volunteer basis. There are no salaried positions, and all donations go directly into ATAYAL projects.

Why donate?

The creator of the film, ATAYAL, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing a "voice for the indigenous tribes of Taiwan through the use of modern multimedia tools and community partnerships. These tools, which include a web site, documentary projects, and other multimedia projects focused on the indigenous culture of Taiwan, are needed to ensure preservation of the arts and culture of these tribes at a time when the fate of the indigenous tribes of Taiwan as well as Taiwan itself is uncertain. Taiwan is at a crossroads. During the past two decades, the people on the island of Taiwan, with the support of the overseas Taiwanese community, have transformed the island from a repressive one-party dictatorship to a blossoming multiparty democracy. Unfortunately, Taiwan's democratic and political future is uncertain, which brings serious and substantial concerns about the future of the arts and culture of the Taiwanese tribes. The indigenous tribes of Taiwan have existed for 5,000 years and today are comprised of approximately 367,000 people and consist of the Amis tribe (population 130,000); the Atayal tribe (population 90,000); the Bunun tribe (population 37,000); the Paiwan tribe (population 70,000); the Puyuma tribe (population 10,000); the Rukai tribe (population 12,000); the Saisiyat tribe (population 4,000); the Thao tribe (population 3,000); the Tsou tribe (population 7,500) and the Yami tribe (population 4,000). ATAYAL is committed to preserving the arts and culture of indigenous tribes of Taiwan and needs community support to make its vision a reality. ATAYAL was formed in early 2001 by Atayal tribe descendent Tony Coolidge, who was driven by personal and cultural concerns to preserve the history, arts and culture of the indigenous tribes of Taiwan. ATAYAL will employ art and education programs to fulfill its cause. Through its art and educational exchange programs - ATAYAL will share film, music, literature and language beyond Taiwan and Asia.

ATAYAL, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, and up to 100% of your donation may be tax-deductible. Please consult your accountant.

A copy of the official registration (#CH14196) and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352 within the State of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State. This organization receives 100% of all contributions.