Shinan-gun 'Filter Replaceable Cotton Mask Production and Sharing' Volunteer Service

Members of the women's association in Amhae-eup, Sinan-gun are making cloth masks. (Photo by Sinan-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ki-woon] Sinan County, Jeollanam-do (County Governor Park Woo-ryang) announced on the 19th that it carried out a volunteer activity called ‘Making and Sharing Love Filter Replaceable Cotton Masks’ organized by the Sinan County Volunteer Center to overcome the shortage of masks caused by the spread of COVID-19 and to participate in the campaign to yield health masks.

Starting with Aphae-eup, women’s organizations from Jeungdo, Jaeun, Bigeum, and Amtae-myeon were scheduled to participate in the production of 3,000 cotton masks, but to practice social distancing, the plan was scaled down, and the women’s organization of Aphae-eup produced about 800 cotton masks.

Park Jeong-i, president of the Aphae-eup women’s organization, said, “Although it was physically demanding, it was an enjoyable and rewarding volunteer activity,” and expressed gratitude to the volunteers who willingly shared their talents.

Jeon Jin-ja, president of the Sinan County Women’s Organization Council, said, “COVID-19 seems to have transformed the women of Aphae-eup into warriors, playing a role in preventing the pristine Sinan from being threatened,” and expressed thanks to the women’s organization members who actively participated in the volunteer work.

The produced masks, along with 10 replacement filters, were delivered to the 14 eup and myeon offices, and each eup and myeon chief plans to select recipients among vulnerable groups such as elderly customized care service targets to distribute free masks, ensuring no duplicate support occurs.

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