Gangbuk-gu, Resident-Led 'Dong Welfare University' Active

Consortium Agreement and Appointment of Expert Committee Members for the Operation of Welfare Universities in Suyu 1-dong and Suyu 3-dong on the 10th

Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Soon-hee) is actively operating 'Dong Welfare Universities' to strengthen the welfare capacity of the local community through resident participation.

The Dong Welfare University is an educational program led by residents to discover welfare agendas in the area, establish plans, and implement them. It was conducted to strengthen local welfare through cooperation among the Dong Community Security Council, resident centers, and welfare institutions.

On the 10th, Suyu 1-dong and 3-dong signed a consortium agreement with the Community Security Council, resident centers, and comprehensive social welfare institutions at the district office planning situation room to operate the Dong Welfare University.

These organizations pledged to cooperate in operating educational programs to enhance residents' welfare capacity and to establish plans to expand the Welfare University.

Additionally, an appointment ceremony was held for expert committee members Yoon Bo-hyun and Kim Ah-young, who will be responsible for planning and advising the operation of the Dong Welfare University. They are social workers with over 5 years of practical experience in welfare institutions and more than 3 years of experience in resident organization projects.

Gangbuk-gu's Dong Welfare University was first promoted until 2021 after Samyang-dong and Beon 3-dong were selected as pilot districts in the Seoul City Community Security Council Activation Contest in March 2020.

Samyang-dong checked on 118 elderly living alone by distributing kimchi, and Beon 3-dong communicated by delivering seaweed and herbal patches to 200 elderly and disabled couples.

In 2021, Samyang-dong organized the Welfare University program as a one-year course, conducting workshops and community activities, producing 26 graduates. Beon 3-dong had 16 graduates.

Last year, Mia-dong and Samgaksan-dong participated, with 23 graduates from Mia-dong and 15 from Samgaksan-dong.

The graduates are currently appointed as members of the Dong Community Security Council and are active as local welfare leaders.

Mayor Lee Soon-hee said, “Welfare demands are becoming more diverse and increasing. I believe that only through such cooperation can local welfare issues be resolved,” and added, “We will actively support the activation of Dong Welfare Universities for the development of community welfare.”

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