Geochang-gun Saemaeul Women's Association Operates 'Altteul Madang'

All Sales Proceeds Donated in Full to Child Welfare Services

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The Saemaeul Women's Association of Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam, announced on the 17th that it operated the 'Saemaeul Thrift Market' at the rotary in front of the county office.

This event was implemented to participate in achieving carbon neutrality through resource conservation and environmental protection by collecting clothes that can be worn again, which were gathered by the Saemaeul Women's Association, cleaning them thoroughly, and then selling them to local residents in need.

In addition, a direct agricultural products market was also operated together. The Women's Association plans to use the sales proceeds from the event for local child welfare services.

Chairwoman Shin Young-ae said, "It was a great help in sharing affection with the residents and helping children in need," and added, "We will continue to do our best to make Geochang a place where warm love is shared among neighbors."

Meanwhile, the Geochang-gun Saemaeul Women's Association is promoting various activities to realize carbon neutrality, such as the campaign to protect the earth by using eco-friendly detergents, operating a recycling center for discarded banners, and warm activities for caring for neighbors in welfare blind spots, including the campaign to connect love for solitary elderly and delivering Chuseok love sharing packages.

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