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Known as Yuli's “Father from France”, Rev. Yves Moal met us with a warm smile that epitomized his caring energy. In fluent Mandarin, he told us all about his experiences in Taiwan since he arrived almost 60 years ago. After volunteering to serve in Taiwan, he arrived on the shores of Keelung Harbor in 1966. He studied Mandarin, Hakka, Minnan, and indigenous languages at language schools, spent some time in Ruisui Township, and ended up in Yuli, becoming the priest of Yuli’s Catholic church and director of the Yi Feng Garden. Since then, he has worked tirelessly to set up a second- hand logistics center, a resource recycling center, and a charity farm, doing his best to take care of former inmates, the homeless, the physically and mentally disabled, school children, and the elderly. His efforts have ensured that the elderly are cared for, adults are gainfully employed, and children are nurtured. 20 Hualien Issue