Gyeonggi Province Launches 'Humanities Program for the Homeless' at Suwon Women's University Starting March 18

The Gyeonggi Provincial Government is operating a humanities program to support the independence of homeless individuals.

On March 18, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government held an entrance ceremony for the 'Shoulder-to-Shoulder Humanities Program' at Suwon Women's University, marking the start of this year's initiative to support the self-reliance of homeless people.

The Shoulder-to-Shoulder Humanities Program is an educational initiative launched by the Gyeonggi Provincial Government in 2013 to help homeless individuals become self-sufficient. As of last year, a total of 221 homeless people had participated in the program.

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This year, around 30 participants will attend a total of 32 classes over nine months, from March to November, covering eight subjects: sports, psychotherapy, writing, literature, society, music, philosophy, and history. In addition, a camp-style program that integrates humanities, counseling, and field trips will also be offered.

Han Kyungsoo, head of the Welfare Services Division at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, said, "The humanities classes, operated through cooperation among the public, private, and academic sectors, provide homeless people with a valuable opportunity to reflect on themselves, regain their self-esteem, and reconnect with society. We hope this program will serve as a small stepping stone for a fresh start for all participants. The Gyeonggi Provincial Government will continue to support various programs to help homeless individuals achieve independence."

This year, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government is implementing 11 projects, including street outreach, to protect the rights of homeless people and support their reintegration into the community.

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