Eunpyeong-gu, the Secret Behind Being Seoul's 'No.1' in Red Cross Membership Fee Fundraising for 15 Consecutive Years?

Despite Poor Financial Independence, Achieved 11.61% Red Cross Membership Fee Collection Rate... 2022 Red Cross Fundraising Conducted from December Last Year to April This Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Eunpyeong-gu has achieved first place among Seoul's autonomous districts for 15 consecutive years in the 2022 Red Cross membership fee fundraising. With a fundraising rate of 11.61%, it far exceeded the Seoul city average fundraising rate of 7.96%.

Eunpyeong-gu achieved this meaningful result despite its poor financial independence ranking of 23rd out of 25 autonomous districts in Seoul.

The 2022 Red Cross membership fee fundraising was conducted over five months, from December last year to April this year.

The funds raised through citizens' voluntary donations are used for social welfare projects for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and child-headed households, disaster relief, national health projects, and international relief efforts.

One reason for the active fundraising activities is that many Eunpyeong residents actively participate in various projects that coexist with their neighbors.

Recently, the district established resident autonomy committee secretariats in all 16 neighborhoods of the Eunpyeong area. Each neighborhood resident autonomy committee, based on the secretariat system, will promote various autonomous projects to care for vulnerable groups in the community. They plan to play a leading role in the field of resident autonomy for local community development.

A district official stated, “This achievement is thanks to the Eunpyeong residents who care about the vulnerable groups around us,” and added, “We will continue to take the lead in preparing various policies and projects that can coexist with neighbors in need.”

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