"Expanding Exchange with Sierra Leone in Africa" Uri Together, World Bridge Sign Tripartite Agreement

From the left, Na Jiwon, Office Manager of Urihamkke Foreigners Support Center; Hong Yonghak, Director of the Disposal Center; Paul Soba, Ambassador of Masquai Sierra Leone; Cho Gyuyun, Senior Advisor of World Bridge; and Seo Minwoo, Director of Urihamkke Foreigners Support Center, are holding the "Sierra Leone Embassy Sponsored Goods Delivery Ceremony." Urihamkke Foreigners Support Center

The Uri Together Foreigners Support Center (Director Seo Minwoo) announced on September 16 that it had recently signed an Agreement of Cooperation with the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Korea and World Bridge.

The three organizations plan to collaborate on various initiatives, including student exchanges and Korean/foreign language education, youth leadership programs, support for multicultural families, corporate visits and employment connections, as well as cultural and economic exchange events.

Previously, the Uri Together Foreigners Support Center delivered a donation of 10 million won from the Disposal Management Center (Director Hong Yonghak) to the Embassy of Sierra Leone through World Bridge. Prior to the signing ceremony, the Embassy of Sierra Leone presented a certificate of appreciation to the center, recognizing its contributions to promoting Sierra Leone’s culture and potential in Korea and expanding the foundation for exchange.

Seomin Woo, director of Uri Together Foreigners Support Center (right), and Paul Soba Masakwa, ambassador of Sierra Leone to Korea, are holding a memorandum of understanding and posing for a commemorative photo. Uri Together Foreigners Support Center

Seo Minwoo, Director of the center, stated, "This agreement is significant in that the Foreigners Support Center has established itself not just as a local service organization, but as a key player in international partnerships. We will continue to help foreign residents settle stably, while also growing as a platform for international cooperation connecting Korea with countries around the world."

The Uri Together Foreigners Support Center is a nonprofit organization established to support the cultural adaptation and stable settlement of foreigners residing in Korea. Sierra Leone is a republic located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, known for its diamond mines and as the setting of the film "Blood Diamond." The country is still recovering from the aftermath of civil war and is classified among the least developed countries in terms of economic scale and national income.

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