Gwangju Buk-gu Launches 'Play and Care Project' to Address Children's Play Gap

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 14th that it will promote the Yaho! Let's Play! Play and Care Project to guarantee children's right to play and resolve play gaps.

This project was proposed directly by children and residents and was prepared to reduce the economic burden on child-rearing families and create a child-friendly play environment.

The main contents include ▲ training middle-aged and elderly play and care activists ▲ visiting play and care ▲ production of online content 'Online Playroom' ▲ operation of care playgrounds.

Buk-gu plans to train middle-aged and elderly people with career interruptions as play and care activists in collaboration with private play education specialized institutions, and from next month, provide visiting services targeting families with multiple children, grandchildren, single-parent families, or child facilities.

In addition, videos containing various play contents will be produced and distributed to support the improvement of family relationships between children and parents and smooth play activities.

District Mayor Moon In of Buk-gu said, “For children to grow up safely and healthily, the interest and support of the local community are necessary,” and added, “We will continue to discover and promote various policies to resolve blind spots in child care and play gaps.”

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