Gyeongnam National University Conducts Summer Overseas Volunteer Activities in the Philippines

Various Activities Including Environmental Improvement Efforts

Gyeongnam National University conducted overseas volunteer activities in the Philippines.

Gyeongnam National University announced on the 25th that it carried out the "2023 Summer Overseas Volunteer Activities" in Surigao, Philippines, from the 10th to the 20th of last month.

Photos of Kyungnam University 2023 Summer Overseas Volunteer Activities.

This overseas volunteer activity, organized to enhance the global competencies and foster the spirit of volunteerism among Gyeongnam National University students, was conducted as part of the University Innovation Support Project. The volunteer team was composed of a total of 22 members, including students and faculty, led by Kim Jaegu, the Director of Student Affairs at Gyeongnam National University.

On site, they carried out various activities together with volunteers from Saint Paul University and local high schools in the Philippines, including ▲environmental improvement activities (beach cleanup, painting) ▲volunteer activities for children in underdeveloped areas (distribution of T-shirts and gifts, play activities, hygiene education) ▲safety education (first aid and CPR training) ▲medical support projects (donation of medicines and teaching materials) ▲cultural exchange activities (Taekwondo performances and instruction, K-POP dance performances and instruction, Korean food experience).

Director Kim said, “It was an honor to be able to carry out various volunteer activities together with local university and high school volunteers under the active cooperation of the president of Saint Paul University in the Philippines,” and added, “Gyeongnam National University will spare no support to ensure that all students can successfully move toward their future.”

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