Umi Hope Foundation Hosts 'Heroes Family Healing Camp' Support Program for Children of Fallen Soldiers and Police Officers

Umi Hope Foundation announced on the 12th that it held the ‘Heroes Family Healing Camp’ for the children of heroes who dedicated themselves to the nation.

'Heroes Family Healing Camp' site. [Photo by Umi Hope Foundation]

The Heroes Family Healing Camp was the first program conducted as part of the ‘Heroes Family Program,’ a customized support project for children of fallen and deceased military personnel launched last April. It was designed for families with children in elementary school or younger to provide a time of empathy and healing among participating families and to support psychological stability and recovery.

The healing camp was organized into tailored programs based on the characteristics and needs of the participants, divided between guardians and children. Reflecting the diverse opinions of participating families, various activities were conducted by inviting experts such as professional artists, art educators, actors, and dancers.

The children participated in mini sports events to enhance interaction and bonding with their peers, while guardians were also able to receive healing therapy. In particular, the healthy family communication method led by Park Jae-yeon, a psychological counselor and the lead mentor of the Heroes Family Program, received great acclaim from guardians who have a strong interest in child-rearing and education.

Lee Seok-jun, chairman of the Umi Hope Foundation, said, “There is currently no community where the families of national merit recipients can interact and build mutual support systems,” adding, “We will expand the ‘Heroes Family Program’ into various projects so that it can serve as a focal point.”

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