Korea Federation of Teachers' Associations Donates 140 Million Won for Wildfire Relief Fund

From the left, Jooho Kang, President of the Korea Federation of Teachers' Associations, and Hoon Shin, Secretary General of Hope Bridge, are taking a commemorative photo after the donation ceremony. Hope Bridge

Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association (President Song Pilho) announced on the 23rd that the Korea Federation of Teachers' Associations (President Jooho Kang) has donated approximately 140 million won to support the recovery and aid efforts for residents affected by wildfires.

This donation was raised through an emergency fundraising campaign conducted by the Korea Federation of Teachers' Associations, 17 regional teachers' associations, and the Teachers' Association 2030 Youth Committee, targeting members nationwide from March 28 to April 4.

Jooho Kang, President of the Korea Federation of Teachers' Associations, said, "I was deeply saddened to see schools affected by the wildfires and students experiencing psychological anxiety while living in evacuation shelters. We decided to make this donation in the hope that stability will be restored as soon as possible and that hope and comfort will be delivered to the educational field." He added, "The Korea Federation of Teachers' Associations will continue to fulfill its responsibilities and roles in the education sector during national disasters."

Hoon Shin, Secretary General of Hope Bridge, stated, "I sincerely thank all the teachers across the country for their warm solidarity. The donated funds will be used with great care in areas where they are most needed, so that neighbors affected by the wildfires can return to their daily lives as soon as possible."

Since the wildfires broke out, Hope Bridge has provided emergency support with more than 450,000 relief items. The organization is also actively engaged in practical, on-site recovery activities, including laundry services at temporary shelters, medical assistance, and meal support for on-site firefighting crews.

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