[NGO Now] World Vision, 'Special Run' with ATEEZ's Hongjoong in Celebration of His Birthday

ATEEZ member Hongjoong. KQ Entertainment

▲World Vision Launches 'Special Global 6K' with ATEEZ's Hongjoong

World Vision (President: Cho Myunghwan) has launched the 'Hongjoong 6K Special Run' in collaboration with ATEEZ member Hongjoong. Applications for this event are open from October 14 to 23, and the virtual run can be completed anytime and anywhere between November 1 and 7. The 'Hongjoong 6K Special Run' is part of World Vision's global campaign 'Global 6K,' which aims to secure safe drinking water for children in Africa. Hongjoong organized this event to celebrate his birthday (November 7) and to share a meaningful experience with his fans.

Anyone can register through the official Global 6K website, and the full participation fee of 11,700 KRW will be donated to World Vision. Participants will receive special rewards, including a digital bib number featuring Hongjoong, a photocard, a morning call audio message, a running playlist, and a participation certificate. There will also be an SNS certification event. This year, the event will be held simultaneously in partnership with World Vision Singapore, allowing more global fans and citizens to join.

Since establishing a relationship with World Vision in 2022, Hongjoong has consistently demonstrated a positive influence. On his 25th birthday, he made a donation to support children aspiring to become musicians. He has also participated in World Vision's global water project 'Finish the Job' campaign and supported youth caregivers in Korea. On Children's Day 2024, he joined World Vision's domestic child dream support project 'Dream Wings Club,' and on his birthday the same year, he participated in the Global 6K virtual run with fans, continuing his commitment to sharing and giving.

Donation ceremony with children from Hwaseong Kids Castle Daycare Center. Good Neighbors Gyeonggi Southern Regional Headquarters

▲Hwaseong Kids Castle Daycare Center Donates Flea Market Proceeds to Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors Gyeonggi Southern Regional Headquarters (Director: Jeon Jaegyu) announced on the 13th that Hwaseong Kids Castle Daycare Center (Director: Lee Naeun) has donated funds to support children from low-income families both in Korea and abroad. Hwaseong Kids Castle Daycare Center contributed 500,000 KRW, raised through a flea market held with children and parents. Good Neighbors Gyeonggi Southern Regional Headquarters plans to use the donated funds to support children from low-income families domestically and internationally. Lee Naeun, Director of Hwaseong Kids Castle Daycare Center, said, "It was meaningful to directly experience the value of sharing through the flea market, in which both children and parents participated together. I hope this donation brings a ray of hope to children in need and serves as an opportunity to spread the spirit of giving."

Young adults who are former members of the Goodnews Corps overseas volunteer group delivered a congratulatory performance at the general alumni meeting held at Gimcheon University last May, bringing vibrant energy to the attendees. International Youth Fellowship

▲Goodnews Corps General Alumni Reunion to Be Held at Gimcheon University on November 1

The 26th Goodnews Corps General Alumni Reunion will be held at Gimcheon University on November 1. The Goodnews Corps overseas volunteer program, operated by the International Youth Fellowship, began in 2002 by dispatching 14 members to 10 countries. As of last year, a total of 10,310 members have been sent to 102 countries, making it the domestic volunteer organization with the widest international reach and establishing itself as a leading long-term overseas volunteer program. This year's alumni reunion will go beyond simple networking, serving as a practical platform for intergenerational and regional networking, sharing growth stories, creating professional networks by job category, and discussing support measures for overseas branches. In particular, the 'Goodnews Fair' program will feature cultural booths by country, providing opportunities to experience various cultures firsthand. There will also be a world food zone, a kids' playground, and a parent networking area, making it a festival for families to enjoy together.

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