Gyeonggi-do Hosts 'World Cultural Heritage Exploration' for Protected Children and Youth Preparing for Independence

Gyeonggi Province is launching the 'World Cultural Heritage Exploration' project to provide overseas experience opportunities for children under protection aged 15 and older and young adults preparing for independence within the province.

Children under protection aged 15 and older refer to those living in child care facilities, group homes, or foster care facilities. Young adults preparing for independence are those children who turn 18 and leave the facilities or must become independent from foster families.

Gyeonggi Province is overseeing the World Cultural Heritage Exploration project to help them broaden their global awareness and strengthen their independence capabilities through diverse cultural experiences. Following last year, the project will be conducted this year through the 'Hope Neoul Gyeonggi Province Independence Support Agency.'

Applications are open until the 30th of this month. Detailed information and application methods can be found in the announcements section of the 'Hope Neoul Gyeonggi Province Independence Support Agency' website (www.ggjarip.or.kr). Guidance is also available via phone at 1566-2714 or 031-8008-6994.

Gyeonggi Province will support up to 4 million KRW per person for travel expenses, including airfare, accommodation, and experience fees, enabling participants to directly explore world-famous historic sites and cultural heritage and gain a deep understanding of the history and culture of various countries.

Participation is divided into two types: competitive and participatory. The competitive project targets young adults preparing for independence who have lived in the province for more than three months and are under 29 years old. Interested individuals can submit their travel plans and selected exploration countries. The project will run from September to November.

The participatory type is scheduled for children under protection aged 15 and older in the province, with a trip to Laos from November 25 to 29.

Lee Eun-ju, Director of the Child Care Division of Gyeonggi Province, stated, "We hope this World Cultural Heritage Exploration will broaden the perspectives of children under protection and young adults preparing for independence regarding diverse cultures and serve as a foundation for successfully preparing for independence through positive motivation."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.