Yangsan City Self-Support Enterprises and Project Groups, Facility Improvements for 'Cafe Narae' and 'Cafe Shwim'

Promoting the Revitalization of Self-Support Projects
Through Self-Support Funds and Contest Projects

Yangsan City in South Gyeongsang Province has completed renovations of the self-support enterprise 'Cafe Narae' (located inside the City Hall Civil Petition Office) to improve convenience for self-support workers, enhance the working environment, and support their independence. On June 16, the city officially opened the newly refurbished store.

City Hall Civil Petition Office Cafe Narae.

In addition, the self-support project group 'Cafe Shwim' (located in Sangbuk-myeon) has been selected for the Korea Self-Support Welfare Development Institute's facility improvement contest project and is currently undergoing facility upgrades, signaling a revitalization of Yangsan City's self-support projects.

'Cafe Narae' operates as a self-support enterprise under the Yangsan Regional Self-Support Center in South Gyeongsang Province, providing stable jobs and vocational training opportunities for vulnerable groups. With the reopening, the cafe now features a newly designed interior and upgraded facilities, making it more accessible to citizens.

This facility improvement project invested 20 million won from the self-support fund, completing renovations such as ▲ refurbishing outdated interiors and ▲ improving lighting and other environmental features.

'Cafe Shwim' is currently undergoing facility repairs and environmental improvements worth a total of 30 million won after being selected for the Korea Self-Support Welfare Development Institute's facility improvement contest project. This contest was held for self-support project groups nationwide, and through ▲ interior renovations of outdated facilities, ▲ waterproofing the rooftop, and ▲ reinforcing plumbing work, Cafe Shwim will be equipped with a more stable and hygienic working environment.

An official from Yangsan City stated, "We hope that the newly opened Cafe Narae will serve as a stepping stone toward independence for self-support participants and as a space providing high-quality services to citizens," adding, "We will continue to provide various forms of support to foster the growth of self-support projects in the future."

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