[NGO Now] Green Umbrella-Hanwha, Supporting Social Integration for Youth Preparing for Independence

On the 30th of last month, at the Hanwha Building in Jung-gu, Seoul, participants including Hanwha's Jeon Changsoo, Head of Human Resources Support (third from the left), and Shin Jungwon, Head of Social Contribution Cooperation at Green Umbrella, are taking a commemorative photo at the Green Umbrella-Hanwha Support Agreement Ceremony for Youth Preparing for Independence. Green Umbrella

▲Green Umbrella-Hanwha, Supporting Social Integration for Youth Preparing for Independence

Green Umbrella (Chairman Hwang Younggi) is partnering with Hanwha to support the social integration of youth preparing for independence. Based on Hanwha's donation of 100 million won, Green Umbrella plans to renovate one child care facility and create a safe and comfortable space where youth can experience independent living. In addition, both organizations will provide career-related education and training expenses for 20 young people preparing for independence.

Jeon Changsoo, Head of Human Resources Support at Hanwha, stated, "It is meaningful to be able to work together to create an environment where youth preparing for independence can proactively design their own paths through this agreement," adding, "We will continue to serve as a reliable partner for future generations by engaging in various social contribution activities."

Shin Jungwon, Head of Social Contribution Cooperation at Green Umbrella, said, "This agreement with Hanwha is especially significant as it is being carried out on a larger scale in its second year, following last year," and added, "We will continue to provide tailored support so that youth preparing for independence can experience real-life situations, explore career paths, and grow up in a healthy way."

From the left, Playit Vice President Junsuk Jang, CEO Hangju Kim, Green Umbrella Foundation Secretary General Seungsoo Yeo, and Incheon Regional Headquarters Director Seoyoung Lee are holding a business agreement ceremony on the 1st at the ChildFund Korea Building in Jung-gu, Seoul. Green Umbrella

Green Umbrella is also launching the "Donation Table" project in partnership with Playit, the operator of the social dining platform Tablemate, to promote child welfare and foster a culture of giving. "Donation Table" is a social dining project where experts and celebrities from various fields participate as hosts, sharing meals and insights with participants. Depending on the host's decision, all or part of the participation fee is donated, and the donations will be used for domestic child welfare projects through Green Umbrella. Participants will gain insights while also contributing to donations, making it a special experience that connects learning and sharing.

Dokdo Sea Lion Doll Korea. Dokdo Love Movement Headquarters

▲Dokdo Love Movement Headquarters-Korea E-World, Signing of Dokdo Sea Lion Promotion Project Agreement

The Dokdo Love Movement Headquarters (President Noh Sangseop) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea E-World Co., Ltd. (CEO Park Hyekyung) at the Dokdo Love Movement Headquarters Secretariat on the 1st, ahead of Dokdo Day on October 25, to promote the "Dokdo Sea Lion Promotion Project." The agreement was established to widely publicize Dokdo, Korea's inherent territory, and the "Dokdo Sea Lion" (sea lion), which once inhabited Dokdo, to the public. The two organizations will cooperate on: ▲ expanding the launch of Dokdo Sea Lion character dolls, ▲ Korea E-World joining as an official sponsor of the Dokdo Love Movement Headquarters, ▲ donating proceeds from the sale of the Dokdo Sea Lion doll "Korea," and ▲ other Dokdo promotion projects. Starting with this agreement, Korea E-World plans to support the 3rd Dokdo Children's Volunteer Defense Corps, the Dokdo Charity Golf Tournament, and the "1025 DOKDO Dancing Global Challenge" project to promote love for Dokdo. The Dokdo Love Movement Headquarters will provide materials, educational programs, and marketing support based on its expertise related to Dokdo.

Chef Lee Yeon-bok is preparing gondre buchimgae to be delivered to vulnerable groups. Korean Red Cross Seoul Chapter

Chef Lim Taehoon and members of the Korean Red Cross Seoul Chapter Culinary Volunteer Association are preparing special meals to be delivered to vulnerable groups. Korean Red Cross Seoul Chapter

▲Chefs Lee Yeonbok and Lim Taehoon, Together with the Korean Red Cross, Share Chuseok Meals with Vulnerable Groups

The Korean Red Cross Seoul Chapter (Chairman Kwon Youngkyu), together with chefs Lee Yeonbok and Lim Taehoon and the Culinary Volunteer Association, carried out a sharing activity for vulnerable groups during Chuseok. On the 1st, at the Central Volunteer Center of the Korean Red Cross Seoul Chapter in Jongno-gu, Seoul, chef Lee Yeonbok, chef Lim Taehoon, Miss Trot singer Yang Jieun, trot singer Jo Jungmin, and actors Han Borum and Yoon Junghoon gathered to deliver special holiday gifts to neighbors in welfare blind spots. This sharing activity was organized by the Culinary Volunteer Association of the Korean Red Cross Seoul Chapter (President Jung Seongdeok). On this day, the star chefs personally prepared dongpayuk (braised pork belly), chicken breast salad, gondre buchimgae (Korean thistle pancakes), and jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) for elderly people living alone and children and youth from families in crisis. Celebrity volunteers packed songpyeon (rice cakes), seasonal fruits, and winter blankets with care. The prepared food and gifts were delivered to 150 vulnerable households in Jongno-gu and Jung-gu, Seoul, who regularly receive care services through partnerships with Red Cross volunteers.

Comedian Park Semi, ambassador for Habitat Korea's campaign, is participating in volunteer activities to improve housing for young victims of lease fraud. Habitat Korea

▲Comedian Park Semi, Volunteer Home Renovation for Young Victims of Rental Fraud

Comedian Park Semi, ambassador for the "Comforting Hope Building" campaign jointly run by Habitat Korea and Kakao Pay to support youth housing, participated in construction volunteer work to improve the living environment of a young victim of rental fraud. The selected youth's home had become uninhabitable due to severe leaks caused by poor construction. After becoming a victim of rental fraud by the landlord and failing to recover the deposit, the youth was left with a home full of mold and an additional burden of paying monthly rent. Moved by this situation, Park Semi, as a campaign ambassador, joined the volunteer activities to help the youth make a fresh start in a safe home by participating in home repairs and space decoration. This activity was released on October 1 through Park Semi's YouTube channel "Annyeonghase-mi."

Comedian Park Semi (left) celebrated moving in and supported a fresh start with a young tenant victimized by a lease fraud at the newly renovated house on the 21st of last month. Korea Habitat

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