Kia Daechuk-Seoul National University CIDE Conduct Joint Research on Overseas Child Development Projects

Hope Friends Korea Food for the Hungry, the first international relief and development NGO in Korea, announced on the 15th that it conducted joint research with the Center for International Development and Evaluation (CIDE) at Seoul National University to evaluate overseas child development projects.

This study was conducted to verify the theoretical validity and effectiveness of Korea Food for the Hungry's overseas child development projects and to carry out more effective overseas relief efforts in the future. Researchers from Korea Food for the Hungry and CIDE conducted the study using survey and performance data collected from 2,772 children participating in overseas child development projects and their parents.

Hope Friends Korea Food for the Hungry conducted joint research with the Seoul National University Center for International Development Cooperation Evaluation to assess overseas child development projects. Photo by Hope Friends Korea Food for the Hungry

According to the research results, all support activities carried out by Korea Food for the Hungry in the four target areas of overseas child development projects (education, healthcare, socio-emotional, spirituality) were verified to have significant effects. In particular, it was confirmed that activities in each area interact to create synergy for the holistic growth of children.

In the education area, child participation activities such as supplementary activities and career counseling influenced the increase in the probability of children advancing grades and maintaining academic performance.

In the healthcare area, activities such as health checkups and medical expense payments showed effects in managing diseases and improving hospital accessibility for participating children.

Additionally, support in socio-emotional and spirituality areas was found to improve children's future orientation and positive thinking, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of projects in other areas as well.

Yoo Won-sik, Chairman of Hope Friends Korea Food for the Hungry, said, "The results of this joint research have become an important indicator that academically verifies Korea Food for the Hungry's overseas child development projects and confirms the effectiveness of projects in each area." He added, "Based on the research results, we will continue to provide more effective and systematic support for the holistic growth of children in vulnerable regions worldwide."

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