Songpa-gu Recruiting Participants for 'Village Community Project'

Selected 35 Community Groups to Receive Up to 2 Million KRW Support... Applications Open from April 21 to 23

Performance Sharing Meeting of the Village Community Project Held on December 3 Last Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) is recruiting participants for the "Creating a Good Village to Live in a Community Village" project, where residents directly propose and implement projects needed in their local community.

The "Creating a Good Village to Live in a Community Village" project supports residents to proactively identify problems in their community and find solutions.

It has been conducted annually since 2015 to revitalize local communities and strengthen residents' autonomous capabilities.

Last year, about 40 million KRW was invested to support 26 projects. Approximately 300 residents participated in various activities such as "Hanmaeumhoe," which addressed seniors' health and social isolation issues through environmental maintenance within complexes; "Morakmorak Children's Restaurant," which made and shared food for child care; and "Munjeonggol Volunteer Group," which conducted experiential activities to revitalize the Munjeonggol community center.

This year, the number of project participants will be expanded to 35. Any resident group of three or more people or non-profit private organizations residing in Songpa-gu or having a living base (workplace, school) can apply.

The recruitment fields include all projects that can contribute to the revitalization of community villages such as culture, childcare, environment, welfare, and safety. Projects will be selected based on necessity, public interest, and feasibility, with support ranging from 1.5 million to 2 million KRW per group until the end of October this year.

The district office will provide consultation on budget planning and project proposal writing in cooperation with the "Songpa-gu Village Ecosystem Creation Support Group," a mid-support organization for the project, for new project proposers and residents interested in community village projects.

Residents who wish to participate can apply online through the Seoul Village Community Comprehensive Support Center website (http://www.seoulmaeul.org/) or visit the Songpa-gu Office Autonomous Administration Division (☎2147-2245) for in-person application.

Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa-gu, said, "The number of residents who work together to consider and solve local issues through community village projects is increasing," adding, "We will continue to communicate closely with residents and practice 'collaborative leadership' to lead the development of Songpa. We ask for your active participation."

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