Credit Union Foundation Supports 40,000 Children and Adolescents

Supporting 40,000 Children and Adolescents Since 2016
Expanding Opportunities Through Housing Improvements, Mentoring, and Scholarships

The Credit Union Social Contribution Foundation announced on August 28 that since 2016, it has supported a cumulative total of 40,000 children and adolescents through a range of social contribution activities, including improving residential environments, mentoring, and providing scholarships.

The foundation's flagship initiative, the "Happy Home Project," is a social contribution program that supports wallpaper and flooring replacement, as well as basic facility repairs, for families with children living in poor housing conditions. To date, the project has provided new homes for 510 families, helping children live in safer and more comfortable environments.

Through the "Eobuba Mentoring" program, 6,102 employees and executives of credit unions nationwide participated as mentors, conducting a total of 8,867 programs with 32,288 children and adolescents. The mentoring program offers customized education and care focused on cooperation and economics, contributing to the delivery of sound financial knowledge and the value of collaboration.

Employees and executives of credit unions (mentors) are providing financial education to local children (mentees) through the "Eobuba Mentoring" program. National Credit Union Federation of Korea

In addition, the "Scholarship Support Project for the Underprivileged" has provided scholarships to 1,205 university students. This initiative has offered practical educational opportunities to students struggling with financial difficulties, and through tailored scholarships, it has helped young people caring for their families to balance both academics and daily life.

Through its child and youth support projects, the Credit Union Foundation is contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically No. 1 (No Poverty), No. 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and No. 4 (Quality Education). In recognition of these achievements, the foundation has been selected as a "Community Contribution Recognized Institution" for four consecutive years by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea National Council on Social Welfare.

Kim Yoonsik, Chairman of the Credit Union Foundation, stated, "The Credit Union's child and youth support projects go beyond simple sharing-they lay the foundation for future generations to nurture their own dreams. Going forward, the Credit Union will continue to expand its talent development initiatives, based on the value of compassionate finance."

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