GIST Delivers Donated Items to Elementary and Middle Schools in Jangseong Area

GIST is posing for a commemorative photo after delivering donated goods to Jangseong Office of Education. Photo by Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, President Kim Ki-seon) announced on the 24th that it held a walking campaign as part of its social contribution project and conducted donations through it, called the 'Environmental Walking Donation Challenge,' which took place for about a month from October 12 to November 12.

In particular, this 'Environmental Walking Donation Challenge' was planned as a walking campaign to save the Earth, with donations made through steps for low-income children, and it is significant that about 550 participants, including GIST members and their families interested in step donations, took part.

The GIST External Cooperation Office (Vice President for External Affairs Kim Young-jip) visited the Jangseong Office of Education on the 23rd and delivered 60 sets of eco-friendly organic feminine products to female students in elementary and middle schools in the Jangseong area, providing essential daily necessities.

The donated items from this delivery ceremony were provided to elementary and middle schools located in remote areas of Jangseong, including Jangseong Bugi Elementary School (Principal Heo Kyung-ran), Jangseong Hwallyong Middle School (Principal Kim Jong-seo), and Jangseong Samseo Middle School (Principal Park Hwa-sil), recommended by the Jangseong Office of Education.

Vice President for External Affairs Kim Young-jip said, "I hope that these valuable donated items will be used meaningfully and that GIST will practice sharing together with the local community," adding, "We will continue to carry out activities to foster a culture of donation not only for mutual growth but also for nurturing future talents who will lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution era."

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