National Honam Regional Institute of Biological Resources Certified as an Excellent Institution for Educational Donations

Providing All Citizens with Educational Opportunities on Island and Coastal Biological Resources

The National Honam Biological Resource Center, under the Ministry of Environment, announced on the 24th that it has been certified as an 'Excellent Institution for Educational Donation' by the Ministry of Education, in recognition of its educational donation activities on island and coastal biodiversity for underprivileged groups.

The Excellent Institution for Educational Donation Certification System is a program that discovers and certifies the excellence of corporations, universities, public institutions, associations, and organizations that take the lead in returning education to society and establishing a culture of sharing to foster creative future talents.

Since its opening in May 2021, the center has provided opportunities for over 45,000 people to experience educational programs on island and coastal biological resources over the past four years. In particular, the 'Educational Donation Dream Road' program, which is an educational donation activity, was recognized for its contribution to promoting the culture of educational donation, with more than 2,200 students from educationally disadvantaged groups such as schools in remote islands and mountainous areas, local children's centers, and students with disabilities participating, leading to its selection as an excellent institution.

The certification period as an Excellent Institution for Educational Donation will last for three years starting in 2025. With the opening of the Edu Center, the center plans to provide a variety of newly revamped programs and gradually expand the number of beneficiaries of educational donations.

Cho Yonghwan, Head of the Management Division, said, "This certification as an Excellent Institution for Educational Donation is the result of our efforts to ensure that all citizens have equal opportunities to receive education on the biological resources of islands and coastal areas without discrimination," and added, "As a public institution fulfilling its social responsibilities, we will continue to do our best to lead the spread of sharing education for educationally disadvantaged groups."

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