Jeonju City Receives Minister of Health and Welfare Award for 'Village Care Project'

Provision of After-school Childcare Services

Jeonju City in North Jeolla Province has been recognized for its contribution to the development of the village care project by providing stable after-school care services to children in need.

The city announced on the 30th that it has been selected as a distinguished organization in the institution and group category of the "2024 Village Care Project," hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and has received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award.

Jeonju City was selected as a meritorious organization in the institution and group category of the "2024 Village Care Project" hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award. Photo by Jeonju City

The core of the "Village Care Project" is to provide after-school care services for children by utilizing local children's centers and Together Care Centers to support the healthy growth and development of children.

The city has provided meticulous support to about 1,800 children through 69 local children's centers in Jeonju, and has been recognized for its contribution to filling the gap in after-school care in the community and improving children's rights.

This award was made possible thanks to the collaboration of local children's center staff who provided customized care tailored to the characteristics of low-income children and created an environment where working parents can safely entrust their children.

Kim Jaehwa, Director of Welfare and Environment of the city, said, "We expect this award to serve as an important milestone in improving child welfare in Jeonju," and added, "We will continue to do our best to ensure that children at local children's centers can grow up healthy and happy."

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