"Raised Funds in 40 Minutes"... Yongin Elementary Students Step Up to Help Wildfire Victims

Students at Yongin Haneol Elementary School are putting donations into a donation box made from a tissue box in the classroom. The donation box has the phrase "Small actions create big changes" written on it. Hope Bridge

From the left, Yang Seonho, a student at Yongin Haneol Elementary School, Shim Seohyun, the vice president of the student council, and Lee Siyu, the president of the student council, are delivering a support letter and donation along with the Hope Bridge character ‘Heemangi’. Hope Bridge

Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association (President Song Pilho) announced on May 9 that students at Yongin Haneol Elementary School (Principal Shin Youngsook) voluntarily conducted a fundraising campaign to help neighbors affected by wildfires, collecting a total of 3.73 million won in donations and delivering 231 support letters.

This initiative was led by the student council, which oversaw the entire process from planning to execution. For many students, it was their first experience with charitable giving, making it a meaningful opportunity to recognize social issues and take action themselves.

Students of Yongin Haneol Elementary School, who participated in fundraising for neighbors affected by the wildfire, are taking a commemorative photo with Hope Bridge's character 'Hope'. Hope Bridge

After learning about the wildfire damage through the news, the student council shared the sentiment, "We feel so sorry for our neighbors and want to help," and considered ways for all students to participate. As a result, they organized a fundraising campaign to support wildfire recovery efforts.

The students created and posted promotional posters throughout the school and used the morning broadcast to explain the campaign's purpose, encouraging participation from the entire student body. Each class prepared a donation box made from a tissue box, and homeroom teachers also provided wildfire prevention education alongside the fundraising efforts.

The student council of Yongin Haneol Elementary School is promoting a fundraising campaign for wildfire damage relief through the morning broadcast. Hope Bridge

Lee Siyu, the student council president (6th grade), said, "At first, I was worried about how many students would actually participate. For most students, this was their first time donating, but after collecting and donating the funds, I feel truly proud."

Shin Youngsook, principal of Yongin Haneol Elementary School, stated, "It is significant that the students recognized social issues on their own and voluntarily came up with solutions. Through this experience of giving, they learned the joy of sharing and gained a sense of solidarity within the community, making it a valuable educational opportunity."

Shin Hoon, Secretary General of Hope Bridge, commented, "Charity begins with the heart, and turning that feeling into action is the most valuable form of courage. The donations and handwritten letters collected by the children will provide sincere comfort to those affected." He added, "Hope Bridge will do its utmost to ensure that the heartfelt support from the students helps neighbors return to their daily lives."

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