Gyeongbuk Social Economy Companies Donate Over 100 Million Won for Wildfire Victims

On June 9, social economy companies and related organizations in Gyeongbuk delivered donations and goods worth approximately 106 million won through the Korea Social Welfare Society to support areas affected by wildfires in Gyeongbuk.

The fundraising took place over two weeks, from April 2 to April 16, to support wildfire victims and help restore social economy companies in the affected regions.

Social economy companies in Gyeongbuk donated over 100 million won for wildfire relief funds, and the related staff are taking a commemorative photo.

The Andong Social Enterprise Council contributed 15 million won, and Shinhan Life Insurance donated 10 million won through a partnership with the Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency. Additionally, the Korea Social Welfare Society's 1+1 donation matching program doubled the actual amount raised.

Social economy companies in Gyeongsangbuk-do consist of about 2,000 organizations, including social enterprises, village enterprises, cooperatives, and self-support enterprises. These companies prioritize the happiness of community members and pursue economic activities that seek to solve social problems, drive social innovation, and create social value.

In February of this year, they also took the lead in creating a warmer local community by donating 19 million won to support single-mother households in the region, continuing their annual commitment to social contribution.

A representative from one of the participating social economy companies stated, "We hope that our support will provide at least some help to neighbors suffering from wildfire damage. We will continue to share in the difficulties faced by our community and strive to build a more advanced social economy ecosystem."

Yang Geumhee, Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeongbuk Province, said, "The donations and goods we have received will be of great help to wildfire victims and social economy companies facing difficult circumstances. Gyeongbuk Province will continue to provide policy support to promote the revitalization and development of social economy companies."

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