World Vision Signs MOU with Ministry of Education for "Student Customized Integrated Support"

World Vision (Chairman Myunghwan Jo) announced on April 15 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Education for "Student Customized Integrated Support."

The signing ceremony took place on April 13 at World Vision’s headquarters in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, and was attended by Chairman Myunghwan Jo of World Vision and Vice Minister Eunok Choi of the Ministry of Education.

Deputy Minister Eunok Choi of the Ministry of Education (left) and Jo Myunghwan, Chairman of World Vision, are posing for a commemorative photo at the 'Student Customized Integrated Support' memorandum of understanding ceremony. (Photo by World Vision)

This agreement was established to identify students facing difficulties in various areas—such as academics, emotional well-being, health, and family environment—at an early stage and to provide integrated support tailored to each student's circumstances through collaboration among schools, government, and the private sector.

According to the agreement, the "Student Psychological and Emotional Support Program" will be implemented nationwide from April to December 2026, targeting approximately 1,000 elementary, middle, and high school students. The program will be carried out with a total budget of 1 billion won, providing the following support: up to 500,000 won for assessment fees (regardless of income level), up to 1 million won for medical and treatment expenses (for households at or below 100% of the median income), and up to 2 million won for counseling fees (also for households at or below 100% of the median income). The program will be operated primarily through World Vision’s regional offices nationwide and may end early if the budget is exhausted.

This agreement establishes a foundation for cooperation in line with the Ministry of Education’s "Student Customized Integrated Support" policy. In particular, by formalizing collaboration among schools, local communities, and private organizations, it strengthens the ability to proactively prevent crises among students and to implement customized support measures.

World Vision has been continuously running integrated programs in partnership with education offices and schools to support children’s academic, emotional, and daily lives. In 2026, including the psychological and emotional support program, it plans to implement a total of 6.5 billion won worth of projects and participate in the student customized integrated support system.

Chairman Myunghwan Jo of World Vision stated, "The challenges children face are often not isolated issues but are intertwined with multiple complex factors," and added, "Through this agreement, we will further strengthen the integrated support system tailored to each child."

Meanwhile, World Vision and the Ministry of Education plan to use this agreement as an opportunity to enhance the effectiveness of customized student support and to establish a sustainable cooperation model going forward.

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