JRF Newsletter
Small-Dollar Fundraising Campaign Begins: Each of "You" is a Candle Brightening the Darkness of the Judiciary
Last edited: 2026-07-27
Many friends ask why we engage in judicial reform work? This question is difficult, yet not so difficult.
It is not difficult because it is a very meaningful job. Perhaps political reform is more fundamental, and economic reform should take priority. Yet we cannot deny that judicial reform is crucial. In Taiwan, grievances against the judiciary have never stopped. To be bitten by it means, at best, throwing away a bright future, and at worst, sinking into depression until the end of one's days. What is most unacceptable is that this is the judiciary of the 21st century. Taiwan deserves better.
And this question is also difficult because it is intertwined in a thousand ways, leaving one unsure where to begin. Fortunately, through two decades of exploration, we have sorted out some direction and context:
-
Individual Case Rescue
How many people suffer injustices within the judiciary? Even if one obeys the law throughout their life, there is no guarantee they will never encounter a miscarriage of justice. Even if found innocent, being dragged through litigation for years has already cost them their entire life. Appealing can hold people accountable, exert pressure, and create change. Intervening to rescue those unfortunate enough to face wrongful convictions is even more of a direct help.
-
Lawyer Platform
The greatest feature of JRF is the hundreds of pro bono lawyers who support us, whether assisting with events or providing pro bono defense. On the path to pursuing justice, this group of lawyers will forever be the strongest backing for all citizens!
-
Volunteer Development
Our funding is limited, but our vitality is boundless. What we rely on is a group of volunteers who dedicate themselves without regret and give their utmost effort. They are students, lawyers, and professionals from all fields, serving as the generator of JRF. Without volunteers, there would be no JRF!
-
Digital Publishing
The internet era has arrived, and information digitization alongside diverse social network connections have long become indispensable parts of an organization. Social movements connected through the internet have sparked waves of change all over the world, which is especially worthy of attention!
-
Legislative Work
Changes in human rights legislation deeply influence social progress; we promote, monitor, and gatekeep. For instance, we helped give birth to the Legal Aid Act, lowering the threshold for those protected by the law. We passed the Judges Act to gradually weed out incompetent judges and prosecutors.
Although the work of judicial reform is burdensome, it is our sweetest burden. On this path of judicial reform, we urgently need your support and sincerely ask you to generously donate to JRF! Perhaps we cannot ensure that every reform goes entirely as desired; however, we can proudly guarantee that every penny of your contribution is spent where it counts most and will exert its maximum effectiveness! Thank you!
Wishing You Peace and Well-being
Judicial Reform Foundation
Chairperson 
CEO 
Deputy CEO 
And All Secretariat Staff, Sincerely
Online Donation
Each of you is a candle lighting the darkness of the judiciary
Dear friend, thank you for your generous donation, which empowers us with greater strength to supervise judges and prosecutors and to provide judicial human rights protections for disadvantaged citizens.
Yes. By donating to our foundation, you will receive an official donation receipt and donation certificate. When filing your personal income tax, as long as you choose the "itemized" method, this donation receipt and donation certificate can be included as deductible amounts. Both donation receipts and donation certificates can serve as proof for tax deductions; please choose one to use when filing taxes.
- If you make a one-time donation, we will mail the donation receipt to you within one month of the donation.
- If you make a regular donation, to streamline procedures, you will not receive a monthly donation receipt. Instead, we will mail you a comprehensive donation certificate for the entire year at the beginning of the following year.
After contacting the National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area to understand the required upload contents, and considering that each donor's situation and thoughts vary, it is deemed inappropriate to directly upload donors' personal information to the National Taxation Bureau. Therefore, we kindly ask donors to itemize their deductions themselves when filing taxes.
There are the following two transfer methods:
- Postal Giro
Account Number: 19042635
Account Name: Judicial Reform Foundation - Bank Wire / ATM Transfer
Bank Name: Union Bank of Taiwan (Nanjing East Road Branch, Code: 803)
Account Number: 005108000055
Account Name: Judicial Reform Foundation
This article is an AI-generated translation of the original Chinese text. In the event of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.