Gwangju University Supports Out-of-School Youth with 'Meal Kits'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju University (President Kim Hyukjong) announced on the 15th that the Gwangju Nam-gu Out-of-School Youth Support Center, operated by the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, is providing ‘meal kits’ to out-of-school youth.

This meal kit support program was prepared to help out-of-school youth, who spend a lot of time at home due to COVID-19, to grow healthily without skipping meals.

Along with this, the support center is conducting video counseling to help out-of-school youth overcome lethargy and depression.

Im Hyungtaek, head of the Nam-gu Out-of-School Youth Support Center (Professor of Youth Counseling and Lifelong Education), said, “We will actively step forward to help out-of-school youth who spend more time at home due to COVID-19,” adding, “We plan to carry out various programs such as mentoring and cultural experiences using video in the future.”

Meanwhile, the Gwangju University Nam-gu Out-of-School Youth Support Center conducts peace humanities special lectures, historical and cultural explorations, peace and unification trips, and qualification programs to support the healthy growth and social participation of youth who have stepped outside the school fence.

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