Gwangju Youth Counseling Welfare Center - Seobu Save the Children, Agreement Signed

Agreed to Collaborate on Enhancing Children's Rights and Supporting At-Risk Youth

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan City Youth Counseling Welfare Center announced on the 14th that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Save the Children Western Branch to establish a cooperative network and mutual cooperation to improve children's rights and support youth in crisis situations.

This agreement was promoted to establish a cooperative system for the healthy growth of children and adolescents in the Gwangju area and problem-solving through psychological counseling.

According to the agreement, both parties will carry out various cooperative systems such as ▲ linkage support for human and material resources and case management for children and adolescents from low-income families in crisis situations ▲ operation of educational programs to raise awareness of children's rights among children, adolescents, counselors, and guardians (positive discipline, understanding non-discrimination, children's rights education, child safety protection policy) ▲ counseling and resource linkage to promote psychological stability for children with migrant backgrounds.

Cha Eunseon, head of the Youth Counseling Welfare Center, said, “Efforts to support the healthy growth of local youth require the interest and participation of the entire local community,” and added, “Through close solidarity and cooperation between institutions in the future, we hope to build a social safety net where youth in the region can grow up in a healthier and happier environment.”

Meanwhile, the Youth Counseling Welfare Center is a specialized youth counseling institution operating in five districts including the Gwangju City Center. It runs programs such as psychological counseling for youth and parents, operation of the community integrated support system (Youth Safety Net), parent education and counseling, peer counselor training, prevention and resolution of internet and smartphone overdependence, and support for students victimized by school violence.

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