7 Dobong-gu Young Social Innovators 'Youth Fellows' Begin Activities

From the 30th, various activities including the development of garbage art healing programs... A total of 6 million KRW support for execution costs, expert mentoring, and networking programs by field provided

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Dobong-gu (Mayor Dong-jin Lee) is launching activities with seven social innovators called ‘Dobong Youth Fellows’ to solve public issues.

The Dobong Youth Fellows are young social innovators based in Dobong-gu. They are capable young individuals who use their resources and environment in various fields to solve social problems with innovative ideas and change the world for the public good.

After a two-month application process starting in April this year, seven youth fellows were selected and will begin their activities on June 30.

They will engage in diverse fields including ▲brand development through collaboration between small-scale sock manufacturers and art designers ▲development of waste art healing programs ▲development and distribution of media literacy educational board games ▲production of content related to women in history ▲campaigns for stray cats living in urban alleys ▲operation of a youth humanities community focused on literary appreciation and creation ▲establishing healthy consumption awareness based on metal craft activities.

To support this, the district will sign agreements with the youth fellows based on mutual exchange and trust. In particular, each youth fellow will receive a total of 6 million KRW in execution funds (1 million KRW per month for six months) necessary for social innovation activities. Expert mentoring and networking programs by field will also be provided to strengthen their capabilities.

Meanwhile, the district plans to operate the ‘Dobong-gu Youth Social Innovation Academy’ eight times from July to August this year. Recruitment will be announced in early July on the Dobong-gu Office website’s notice board, and any youth in Dobong-gu interested in social innovation and solving local issues can participate.

Mayor Dong-jin Lee of Dobong-gu stated, “We will work together with young people who will create a healthy local community,” and added, “We will actively support building a public fellowship for sustainable society with the Dobong Youth Fellows so that the changes created by young people can exert positive influence throughout the local community.”

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