Yeongdeungpo-gu Hosts Various Events to Celebrate Social Welfare Day

September 8th Event at Yeongdeungpo Art Hall Celebrates the 24th Social Welfare Day with Congratulatory Performances and Awards Honoring the Dedication and Efforts of Social Welfare Workers

Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that it will present a variety of events to encourage public and private social welfare workers in celebration of the 24th Social Welfare Day.

Social Welfare Day, now in its 24th year, is a legally designated commemorative day set on September 7 each year under the Social Welfare Services Act to boost the morale of social welfare workers and promote their activities. The week from September 7 to 13 is designated as Social Welfare Week to further enhance understanding and interest in social welfare.

The district, under the auspices of the Yeongdeungpo-gu Social Welfare Council, will hold a Social Welfare Day commemorative ceremony, movie screenings, and one-day classes to honor the dedication and efforts of social welfare workers.

On September 8 at 2 p.m., the Social Welfare Day commemorative ceremony was held at Yeongdeungpo Art Hall. The ceremony was attended by about 450 people including Yeongdeungpo District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon, city and district council members, the president of the Seoul Social Welfare Council, the president of the Seoul Social Workers Association, and other social welfare officials. The program included ▲ congratulatory performances ▲ opening declaration ▲ progress report ▲ commendations for meritorious persons.

In particular, commendations were awarded to 40 individuals including social welfare facility workers, volunteers, and public officials who contributed to the development of social welfare in Yeongdeungpo-gu, with honors bestowed by the district mayor and others.

At the ceremony, Mayor Choi presented awards to the meritorious persons and expressed deep gratitude for the dedication and sharing of all social welfare workers who have become role models in the local community through their positive influence.

After the ceremony, a cultural event was held to encourage the hard work of social welfare workers. About 300 social welfare workers watched a movie at CGV Yeongdeungpo and spent time communicating and fostering harmony.

The one-day classes are scheduled to be held in rented studios during September, where participants will engage in making small crafts and other activities. Through this, social welfare workers can relieve stress and recharge both body and mind, aiming to improve social welfare services.

Yeongdeungpo District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon said, “I thank the social welfare workers who silently dedicate and strive on the front lines of welfare to elevate Yeongdeungpo-gu’s welfare to the next level. I hope you will continue to be a great force in creating a warm society by extending a helping hand of hope to the socially vulnerable.” He added, “We will continue to work hard to boost the morale and pride of social welfare workers.”

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