*The front view of Eastern Pyeongtaek Welfare Town
100 Years of Giving
With the love and support of the Eastern family in our hearts, we will continue our commitment to giving in an honest and transparent way.
2022 was a year of celebrating our 50th foundation anniversary with a promise of commitment to the next 100 years together.
Eastern Social Welfare Society was founded in 1972 in accordance with the teachings of the Bible, which urged us to care for orphans and widows, during a time when people found it difficult to look out for one another in the aftermath of the Korean War. Over the past 50 years, following the spirit of foundation, we have grown to become a comprehensive and specialized social welfare institution, providing a wide range of services, including child welfare, single parent support, welfare services for the physically challenged, community welfare, elderly welfare, and even international development cooperation projects, particularly for the Filipino community.
The past year has been a period of actively implementing social welfare projects, as we restore the vitality of cherished daily lives after the hardships caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Notably, we have accomplished several significant projects, including the establishment of the Independent Youth Preparation Program, which provides support to young adults as they transition into adulthood, helping them navigate life independently after leaving the facilities they've been residing in. Furthermore, we've expanded our lifecycle welfare support services by stabilizing the operations of Senior Clubs and Day Care Centers, in response to the expected rapid aging of Korean society.
In 2022, as we celebrated our 50th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of our international development cooperation projects, we intensified our efforts to support underprivileged children in some of Asia's most impoverished nations. This included adding Cambodia to the list of countries we support, in addition to our ongoing projects in the Philippines and Sri Lanka. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit the Angeles Eastern Children’s Center in the Philippines, a
place that had been challenging to visit for some time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite challenging circumstances and the looming threat of infectious diseases over the past three years, Eastern Social Welfare Society has made every effort to safeguard children in impoverished regions, including Filipino children including the Kopinos. Regular emergency relief supplies and free meal support have been of significant assistance to these children. Moreover, the establishment of local community libraries and health clinics has facilitated substantially positive changes in their lives. During this visit, I found it particularly rewarding to participate in the donation ceremony for the music room and library that Eastern had set up within the Bahay-Pag-Asa Youth Protection Center at the request of the local authorities.
Above all, looking back on the past year, it was possible for us to care for those struggling neighbors through continuous growth and progress all thanks to the Eastern Family, including our supporters, volunteers, and staff.
We embrace new changes with a sense of responsibility coming from our 50-year history in 2023. While we continue to work together with our staff to ensure that this year, too, is dedicated to making your love and support more meaningful, Eastern Social Welfare Society will remain focused on our mission of creating a brighter future for marginalized neighbors. .
Chairman of the Board
Eastern Social Welfare Society, Inc.
2022
ESWS HIGHLIGHT
ESWS 50th Anniversary Celebration & Homecoming Day
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Eastern Social Welfare Society's foundation, an online commemorative event was held. The event was attended by key figures, including the chairman of the board, Kim Do-jong, and President Kim Jin-suk of ESWS, Seo Sang-mok, CEO of the Korea National Council on Social Welfare, Eirik Hagenes, the Secretary-General of Global Overseas Adoptees' Link (GOAL), Oh Chang-hwa, the representative of the National Association of Adoptive Families, Jae-Yu Kim, Managing Director at Kumho Petro Chemical Co. Ltd., as well as regional representatives from Hanmaeum Parents' Association, a support group consisting of adoptive parents from ESWS.
During the commemorative event, awards were presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the culture of sharing. Appreciation awards were given to Kumho Petro Chemical Co. Ltd., which has been actively involved in child welfare projects of ESWS for the past 12 years, promoting child rights, and Rheinmesse, which has supported single-parent families, contributing to their self-reliance and awareness improvement. Additionally, recognition awards were presented to the actress Yoon Seok-hwa, who has been serving as a promotional ambassador for the past 20 years, and long-term foster mother Yu Seon-cho and Kim Bok-soon, in recognition of their dedicated service.
For the following Homecoming Day event, members of the Eastern family, who have been with the organization since its establishment, gathered from various regions across the country. The event included activities such as watching a 50th-anniversary video and participating in recreational programs that brought together both old and new members to foster connections and enhance the pride of being part of the ESWS together through 50 years.
Talent Donation Lecture by TV Director Kim, Tae-ho
Mr. Kim Tae-ho, a highly acclaimed Korean TV director, delivered a special lecture on August 20th at Seoul City Hall Citizen's Hall as a way of donating his talent. His support for ESWS started when he contributed proceeds from additional projects by Ssak3 team of MBC's 'Hangout with Yoo?' to aid waiting adoptive children and unmarried single mothers.
Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Seodaemun Community Social Welfare Center
Seodaemun Community Social Welfare Center, operated by Eastern Social Welfare Society since its opening in October 1992, has tirelessly provided various educational and specialized welfare services to local residents, spanning from children to the elderly, over the course of 30 years. In commemoration of its 30th anniversary, the center awarded certificates of merit to the companies and volunteer organizations that have steadfastly supported and contributed to its mission throughout the years.
'Get Closer to Adoption' Launched in the Educational Metaverse Map to Enhance Adoption Awareness
In the era of contactless interactions, the 'Get Closer to Adoption' metaverse map has been officially launched with the support of MBC's popular show, 'Hangout with Yoo.' This cutting-edge platform aims to raise adoption awareness and break free from the limitations of time and location. Faithfully recreating Eastern Social Welfare Society's headquarters building, the metaverse educational space offers an immersive and realistic experience. Users, represented by avatars, can fully explore both the interior and exterior of this educational space, fostering a deeper understanding of adoption and encouraging contemplation on the essence of family.
Cultivating Disabled Children's Talents at Eastern Special School
In an effort to nurture the dreams of students with disabilities, we offer various regular classes, including project-based learning, software education, Eastern Dream Basketball, and career education weeks. In 2022, our achievements included second place in the Para Games basketball, first place in an eSports competition, and successful employment of talented students in the field of art.
The 6th Eastern Choir Regular Concert
The 6th regular concert of the Eastern Choir, comprised of children from loving adoptive families associated with ESWS, was held at the Mapo Central Library. This meaningful event unfolded three years after the onset of the pandemic, with 26 children, including both kids and juniors, performing 11 meticulously rehearsed songs on the stage.
Exploring International Development Cooperation with Angeles City, Philippines
We have resumed in-person activities, including visits to our project sites in the Philippines, community engagement, and project monitoring after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We engaged in discussions about child and youth education support projects in Angeles City with Vice Mayor, Vicky Vega and Edna Duoso, the head of Angeles City Social Welfare and Development Office. Our collaboration aims to expand international development cooperation projects for the self-reliance of Kopino children, underprivileged children, and their families in the Philippines.
Seminar on Personalized Welfare Practice for Seniors by Life Cycle
Four elderly care facilities in the Seodaemun area— Seodaemun Community Social Welfare Center, Yeon-Hui Senior Welfare Center, Seodaemun Senior Club, and Eastern Daycare Center—collaboratively hosted a seminar focused on personalized welfare practices tailored to different stages of seniors' lives. Participants at the seminar expressed their commitment to developing strategies and practical
Digital Literacy Education for Seniors
To bridge the generation gap in information access and improve the quality of life for seniors through increased use of 'smart' devices, we actively promoted digital literacy education for seniors. This initiative included training in using digital devices and engaging in activities utilizing kiosk technology.
Eastern Children's Rehabilitation Center - Awarded Best Social Welfare Facility 2022
Eastern Children's Rehabilitation Center achieved the highest rating in the 2022 National Social Welfare Facility Evaluation, a triennial assessment conducted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and held at the Korea Central Public Agency for Social Service, which was a distinguished honor to be recognized as one of the top 5% of organizations eligible for incentives.
Environmental Initiatives Undertaken by All Eastern Facilities in Response to the Climate Crisis
In the quest to build a more sustainable environment for future generations and to address the disparities magnified by climate change within vulnerable communities, all facilities have been proactively engaged in environmental initiatives. These efforts encompassed activities such as an Earth Day drawing competition aimed at promoting environmental consciousness in everyday life, the development of children's storybooks for environmental education, charity walks, and the organization of environmental awareness week activities across our affiliated facilities.
2022 Financial Report
Head Office of ESWS and Facilities
Established in 1972, the Eastern Social Welfare Society is a dedicated social welfare organization offering a wide range of welfare services to underprivileged members of our community, encompassing children, single mothers, adolescents, individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and the Kopino community in the Philippines.
Self-reliance Workplace (Café Eastern, Community Chest branch, LH branch)
❽ Eastern Children’s Rehabilitation Center 031-652-2312
❾ Eastern Vocational Training Center 031-652-2315
❿ Eastern Special School 031-651-1271
⓫ Seodaemun Haebut Nuri 02-375-5042
Seodaemun Community Social Welfare Center 02-375-5040
Seodaemun Afterschool 02-375-5040
Eastern Kindergarten 02-374-7861 02-324-0114
⓬ Yeon-Hui Senior Welfare Center 02-3143-7778
⓭ Seodaemun Senior Club 02-6380-9988
⓮ Pyeongtaek Senior Club 031-656-3472
⓯ Eastern Daycare Center 02-6953-5811
Angeles & Baguio Eastern Children Center in Philippines
ESWS office in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Phnom Penh Hope Center in Cambodia
- Direct managing facilities 25 / Commissioned facilities 15 / 40 workplace locations in total - Number of employees 411
*As of December 2022
1. Children and Youth Support
Children and Youth Support
We have helped children receive timely medical checkups and treatments for early detection, prevention, and management of medical issues, as well as surgical procedures, hospitalization, and care for children in need of urgent medical assistance, to ensure they can grow up healthy.
Children under protection
141cases
Medical support
3,057cases
Children with emotional behavioral disorder
55cases
* Operating the Love the Children Clinic
Abused Children Protection
In collaboration with child protection organizations and temporary shelters for children, we have protected children from abuse and promoted their healthy growth through specialized case management and the establishment of a local community network.
Case
774cases
Psychological therapy
6,521individuals
Case management service
17,942cases
Preventive education campaigns
1,357individuals / 27times
Education Support
Education is an essential right for children. ESWS ensures that children facing challenging circumstances can have their right to receive proper education by selecting students who persevere in their studies even in difficult situations, including exceptionally talented students, and provided scholarships for them to dedicate themselves to their academic and personal development.
Scholarship
103cases
Educational support
7,441cases
*Learning/arts and sports/training for daily lives
2. Adoption Welfare Services
Children Awaiting Adoption Protection
We facilitate a 1:1 caregiving environment for children through foster families so that the children can be protected in a healthy environment until they meet their adoptive families and offer basic counseling and case management related to adoption and caregiving support. We also conduct education related to child protection and abuse prevention for all parties involved in the adoption, including foster families and prospective adoptive parents.
Child Protection
84cases
Child Counseling
1,004cases
Foster Family
77families
Medical support
1,438cases
Adoption Child Matching
In 2022, the average duration of protective caregiving for a child until the completion of their adoption was 10.3 months. We practiced professional adoption welfare through the Matching Committee with prioritizing the child's best interests through the matching process between children awaiting adoption and prospective adoptive parents.
Domestic adoption
62cases
Prospective adoptive parent education
100individuals / 2times
Overseas adoption
22cases
Matching committee meetings
16times
Post-Adoption Services for Adoptees and Adoption Families
We offer individual counseling for both domestic and international adoptees as well as adoptive families. Additionally, we provide a range of services, including education, support groups, and assistance with birth family searches, all aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of adoptive families.
Eastern Choir of Children Adopted Domestically 35members / 2performances
Birth Family Search for Overseas Adoptees
203cases
Homeland Visits for Overseas Adoptees and Adoptive Families
357cases
Domestic Adoptive Family Self-help Groups
538members / 9meetings
Reunions with Birth Family for Overseas Adoptees
70cases
Improving Adoption Awareness
In 2022, several initiatives were undertaken to combat social prejudices associated with adoption and enhance positive adoption awareness. These efforts included the 'Logo Song Contest for Adoption Awareness Improvement' held as part of Adoption Day celebrations and the introduction of the 'Approaching Adoption' map in a game format within the metaverse space.
Metaverse Participants
21,200individuals
Post-Adoption Assistance for Overseas Adoptees
11,643cases
Reunions with Foster Families for Overseas Adoptees
42cases
Logo Song Contest Participants
32individuals
3. Single-Parent Family Welfare Services
Daily Living Support
We have provided essential services such as livelihood, housing, childcare, and caregiving for single-parent families who are raising children on their own due to unexpected pregnancies and childbirth. Additionally, we have supported childrearing supplies (formula, diapers, lotion, etc.), livelihood essentials, and COVID 19 supplies, and made efforts to diversify support through individual case management, connecting to post-support through dedicated sponsorship.
66
2,807
Psychological and Emotional Support
For unmarried mothers who were exhausted from their daily routines of work and childcare, we offered various opportunities, including activities such as movie outings, book club meetings, and support for academic fees to encourage selfimprovement. We also arranged customized counseling and parenting coaching in collaboration with expert instructors, considering the child's age, temperament, and personality. This approach not only helped reduce the stress of single parenting but also eased the burden of raising children alone, ultimately enhancing psychological stability and family functioning.
1,523
Self-reliance Support Program for Single Mothers
In a society marked by the prolonged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the past three years have seen a significant decline in part-time work and temporary jobs due to stringent in-person activity restrictions. Many single mothers have faced economic hardships and livelihood crises. To support their self-reliance, we have provided opportunities for income generation through activities such as barista training in self-reliance facilities and internships linked to local resources.
Employment education
12,780cases
Internships
2,640cases
Academic support
1,675cases
Career development & entrepreneurship
67cases
Improving Awareness of Single-Parent Families
We have endeavored to raise awareness and promote acceptance of diverse families through initiatives such as the 3rd Creative Fairy Tale Contest for Improved Awareness of Single Mothers and the 1st Exemplary Single-Parent Family Essay Contest. These awareness-building activities are designed to create an environment where single-parent families are respected as equal members of our society.
Creative Story Contest
150participants
Single-Parent Family Essay Contest
30participants
4. Welfare Services for the Disabled
Daily Life and Rehabilitation Support
Our array of development and rehabilitation services is tailored to the unique characteristics and life stages of individuals with disabilities, empowering them to achieve self-sufficiency and enjoy rewarding lives as valued contributors to our community. These services cover various aspects, including daily routines, healthcare, lifestyle choices, community engagement, social interactions, and culinary training.
Special School
179cases
Residential Facilities
52cases
After-School Programs
103cases
Welfare Service Facilities
961cases
Medical Support
We provide medical services tailored to their specific needs according to their life stages for children with disabilities who require rehabilitation therapy, surgery, or medical care due to disabilities or health conditions.
Medical support
1,929individuals.
Special Education Support
We support the holistic development of children and adolescents with disabilities through specialized education. At Eastern Special School, we offer a range of programs spanning from primary and high school levels to specialized majors, along with comprehensive after-school programs. Our commitment to educational welfare is exemplified through our focus on skill development tailored to individual aptitudes and the degree of disability. We are dedicated to reducing extracurricular expenses, ensuring accessibility for all. This approach allows us to provide personalized training for talented children with disabilities, actively supporting their participation in various competitions and continuous capacity enhancement initiatives.
Child Prodigy Program
140cases
Dream Basketball Class
160cases
Talented Youth Support
380cases
Self-reliance support
For those with severe disabilities facing challenges in securing employment, we provided social adaptation training and vocational training so that they can have opportunities in the society. This support enables them to create opportunities for social engagement and income generation, thus enabling them to be self-reliant members of society. Eastern Vocational Training Center operates two work places, where they engage in the production and sale of various items such as bakery goods and copy paper.
Self-reliance support
8,099cases
Employment
65cases across / 23different workplaces
5. Senior Citizen Welfare Services
Elderly Employment Project
Through our Senior Clubs and Senior Centers, we have created income generation and social participation opportunities for individuals aged 65 and above, assisting them in finding employment that matches their skills and experiences. As a result of this program, seniors have been able to sustain their income during their retirement years and enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.
Public Interest Type Project
89,820cases
Local Co-prosperity Type Project
601cases
Market Type Project
12,261cases
Job Placement Type Project
52cases
Social Service Type Project
53,775cases
▲ Public Interest Type : Therapeutic Agriculture Care Farm
▲ Social Service Type : Senior Occupational Injury Guide
▲ Market Type : Side Dish Business Yummy Yummy
▲ Local Co-prosperity Type : Resource Recycling Business Moa Moa
Education Support
In today's rapidly evolving modern society, marked by the transition into an aging demographic and an increase in average lifespans, we have fostered a culture of enjoyable learning and a fresh era for senior citizens. We have achieved this by promoting the economic independence and sustained social engagement of the elderly generation through support for their health and leisure, as well as by offering essential knowledge for active social participation, along with digital and online education.
Social education
5,073cases
Physical improvement 1,172cases
Literacy education for educational recognition
2,338individuals / Educational recognition7cases
Elderly care
Case management was established to assist vulnerable elderly individuals grappling with physical, emotional, and economic challenge to provide protective services that meet the daily life needs and align with the aspirations and requirements of the elderly. Furthermore, concerted efforts were made to enhance their post-retirement living conditions by offering meals, recreational activities, and educational services, ultimately improving their overall quality of life.
Case management
1,244cases
Medical support
123individuals
Digital education for the elderly
4,483cases / Job creation15cases
Daytime care
26Daytime care
6. Community Welfare Services
Community Center Programs
We have undertaken the task of identifying and assisting local residents in need within the community, aiming to address welfare gaps and empower them to enhance their personal and family well-being. This endeavor includes the implementation of regular counseling and monitoring to strengthen the care system.
Participants
10,476individuals
Intensive case management for 31households
Family Relationship Enhancement
Customized programs were implemented to address different stages of human development, encompassing children, adolescents, adults, families, and the elderly in an effort to enhance individuals to effectively tackle their challenges and fulfill their specific needs.
Program participants
5,824individuals
Family therapy
2,693cases
Local Community Care
We have collaboratively established diverse support systems with governmental agencies, community organizations, and the private sector to assist vulnerable people, including children, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly within the local community. These efforts enable them to live independently through the services tailored to their specific needs and preferences, which encompass meal assistance, daily life support, emotional assistance, and the provision of essential livelihood items.
Meal Assistance
4,493individuals
Temporary Shelter for 170individuals
33,571individuals
*Health Management / Beauty Services/ Living Environment Improvements
Caring Community Establishment
Our commitment to establishing a caring community is evident through our implementation of locally-focused programs. These initiatives encompass the expansion of face-to-face services and the promotion of diverse community-centric projects, facilitating a robust support system for underserved households and vulnerable groups within the local community, which is achieved through voluntary participation and the active cooperation of community members. Notably, we've inaugurated BukSaetong, the BukgaJwa residentsbased workshop, further enhancing our role as a bridge between residents and volunteers.
Community meetings project
1,482participants
Community giveback activities
3,391participants
Daily Life Support
Education Support
We have provided a variety of educational services to meet the learning needs of all local residents, fostering self-development through programs according to different stages of life.
Children, adults, and seniors social education
19,077individuals
Daycare centers
77individuals
Daycare centers
76individuals
7. International Development Cooperation Projects
Emergency relief
To assist residents grappling with economic hardships resulting from the prolonged impact of COVID-19, we have offered emergency relief, including food, essential supplies, and medications, to facilitate the return of children in crisis and their families to their regular daily lives.
Emergency relief
5,532families / 41times
Education Support
For economically disadvantaged children to pursue their academic, we provided after-school classes, online study resources, school materials. Also, efforts such as teacher capacity-building programs and essential supplies were made to foster high-quality educational environment.-
Education Support
1,130students / 280times
* After-school classes and Korean cultural programs, along with kindergarten assistance.
Scholarship Support
Philippines980cases
Cambodia180cases
Sri Lanka1,104cases
Medical Support
For children and local residents in a poor healthcare and sanitation environment facing an infectious disease crisis, we conducted basic disease prevention activities and infectious disease response education. We also provided support for school and healthcare facility renovations, in addition to offering nutrition and emergency medical assistance.
Healthcare and medical support
1,284cases Environmental improvements 3places
*Basic health check-ups and medical expenses support
Self-reliance Support
*Kopino families, Tacondo Elementary School, and Angeles City Temporary Shelter for Youth
We conducted education sessions related to livelihood and self-reliance including parenting to ensure that children and their families can grow up in a stable environment and get out of poverty. We also facilitated the operation of local communities that promote cooperation among parents' support groups, the Kopino moms' volunteer group, and others.
Self-help group gathering 50cases / 8sessions
Korean Culture Class 8cases / 6sessions
Parenting education
194cases / 19sessions
*Education for child-rearing/Sexual Health Education/ Hygiene and Health Education
A Kopino, Changdo, Who Achieved His Dream of Becoming a Doctor
Born to a Korean father and a Filipino mother, Changdo was just four years old when his father left them without a word, so his mother had no choice but to go to another city to earn a living, leaving little Changdo and his younger sibling behind, taking on the responsibility of supporting the family. In the challenging circumstances where the free lunch provided by the Angeles Eastern Children’s Center in the Philippines was his only source of daily sustenance, Changdo never forgot his roots as a Korean, retaining his Korean name and a strong commitment to his education. To support him, ESWS provided continuous sponsorship and scholarship support, enabling him to continue his studies. With over a decade of support and his unwavering effort, he finally graduated from Angeles University with a medical degree. To become a doctor, he still has to complete the final step by finishing his Medical Doctor Program and a one-year internship to qualify as a specialist. Changdo, having nearly realized his dream, aspires to become a doctor and help the local community and Kopino children.
Mr. Changdo
I want to express my gratitude to the Eastern Social Welfare Society for instilling hope and courage in my younger self, who couldn't dare to dream. Your unwavering support and love have been a source of strength for me. I am committed to giving back by pursuing a career as a family physician and serving others. My aspiration is to become a compassionate doctor, extending warmth and care to children who face the same challenges I once did.
Campaigns
A campaign where you can volunteer and donate at the same time
TWO+GATHER campaign
Through the TWO+GATHER campaign, hand-made items (baby handkerchiefs, bibs, masks, and books) are delivered to children, including those who have experienced abuse, are awaiting adoption, or are marginalized in society. The participation fee is used to protect and care for children in need, ensuring they can grow up in a safe and healthy environment.
3,651individuals(companies and groups 61 teams)
Participants
26places
Places where the items were delivered
5,302items
The number of items
11,500hrs
Volunteer Hours
Campaign for Supporting Neglected Children – All Moms/Hearts Together
Jimin, a premature baby born with numerous difficultto-pronounce conditions including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, hyperbilirubinemia, and atrial septal defect, is an awaiting adoption child who has been alone since birth, eagerly awaiting the warmth of a loving family. This campaign is aimed at aiding the healthy growth of children like Jimin, who has to endure hard times alone and cannot grow up in the embrace of a family.
Single Parent Support Campaign – For Moms not to Feel Sorry
Jiyoung’s intellectual disabilities make it challenging to care for her child and Miju has to leave for work early in the morning, leaving her young child behind. They both face the harsh reality of having to take on parenting and livelihood responsibilities alone without a place to rely on in a biased world. These mothers carry a constant burden of feeling guilty toward their children. This campaign aims to provide support for their livelihood, parenting, and independence, allowing these brave mothers who decided to take care of their children on their own to lead stable daily lives for their children.
Earth Day Commemoration, 'Preserve Our Planet' Drawing Competition
To commemorate Earth Day, Eastern Social Welfare Society and Henkel Korea joined forces in a project on April 22nd with the aim of raising awareness about eco-friendly practices in our daily lives. A children's environmental education picture book was created by incorporating ideas from the general public.
Six carefully selected artworks vividly depicted ways to protect our planet, resulting in the creation of the 'Preserve Our Planet' environmental education popup book.
to Create a Popup Storybook
Craft a popup book following the instructions provided in the kit.
Send the completed popup book back to ESWS using the return envelope enclosed.
The popup books you've created are carefully packaged and delivered to children in the local community.
Participation fees help provide daily life supplies suitable for the growth and development of
Participation fees assist in covering emergency medical expenses for children.
Journey Together Partners
Nonghyup Financial Holding Company
As part of Nonghyup's social contribution program, "RUN: Spreading Warmth in Every Corner," we distributed sets of fruits and rice cake treats, handcrafted with care by local farmers, to underprivileged children and single-parent families.
You have been a partner in charity activities with ESWS for the benefit of marginalized neighbors throughout the year 2022.
Woori Investment Bank Co. Ltd
Woori Investment Bank, through the 'Social Self-Reliance Support Agreement for the underprivileged,' initiated the NEW-Start Support Kit project, which involves providing childcare items for children waiting to be adopted.
MKYU
Campus collaborated with Art Speech and Communication, led by Kim Mi-kyung, to provide "Outreach Smart Education" for senior citizens who are digitally vulnerable. This initiative included training for digital education experts and tutors specializing in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Infineon Technologies Korea
The full prize amount received by Infineon Technologies Korea as the Special Award of the Year 2021 from Hyundai Motor, along with additional contributions totaling one million KRW, was allocated to support the upbringing and cover the medical expenses of waiting adoptive children and children in need.
Starbucks
Starbucks, in partnership with the SSG Landers baseball team, extended an invitation to single mothers and their families associated with ESWS on Starbucks Day. This event aimed to offer cultural and emotional support to single-mother families facing challenges in accessing a more civilized life, rejuvenating their daily lives and providing renewed energy.
Nam Hyun-hee & Seokjeong Sports Team
Nam Hyun-hee, the promotional ambassador of ESWS, along with the Seokjeong Sports Team's fencing squad, offered their support as volunteers at the ESWS Nanum Bazaar, which resumed after a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
MKYU
POSCO International
Change My Town," a community program created to tackle local challenges, organized outdoor play and environmental cleanup activities within the living spaces of children at Jacob's Home. These initiatives were implemented in response to the challenges faced by the children due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic
MBC ‘Hang Out With Yoo’
We supported a program to facilitate interaction and friendship among adoptive families. In Seoul, family activities and sports events were organized by Eastern Choir, a group composed of adoptive families. Additionally, in other regions such as Gyeonggi, Daejeon, Busan, and Incheon, activities included outdoor experiential learning and intercultural adoption education.
Mercedes-Benz Korea
Mercedes-Benz Korea supported the Eastern Child Rehabilitation Center by replacing their aging vehicles, ensuring the mobility of disabled children. These vehicles now play a crucial role in supporting a range of programs that focus on maintaining the children's health, enhancing their ability to live independently, and fulfilling their specific needs.
Korea Land & Housing
Corporation Gyeonggi Regional Division
As part of social contribution activities, employees at LH donated 200,000 won and provided the rental of a ground floor space in the office building to organize a sale of quality goods at affordable prices for our employees and visitors. The profits generated in the event went for the benefit of neglected children.
Couronne, FnC Organization, Kolon Industries, Inc.
Couronne conducted the "We Are Stephanie" campaign with the aim of providing support to single mothers, helping them regain hope and lead their daily lives with confidence. During this campaign, the organization donated the proceeds from product sales and contributed 20 million KRW worth of daily bags to assist single mothers.
Samsung Electronics Suwon
In celebration of Maternity Day, we provided 100 baby kits composed of essential items like diapers, baby wipes, swaddles, and bibs to offer a bit of warm support to unmarried mothers facing the challenges of single childbirth and childcare.
Shinhan Bank
Sponsored by Shinhan Bank, the program "Creating a New Tomorrow (job)" has been launched to promote financial stability and self-sufficiency among single-parent households. This initiative encourages single parents to plan for their independence, thereby supporting the sustainability and effectiveness of their education.
DUAL Co., Ltd.
Through a partnership agreement, Dual specifically supported the medical care of 167 protected children over two years through their social contribution program 'Dual for Children,' providing urgent surgeries and developmental support for children protected for reasons such as neglect, abuse, and parental relinquishment.
Seegene Medical Foundation
To prepare for the resurgence of COVID-19 during the winter season, in an effort to prevent the mass spread of the infection, Seegene Medical Foundation, a specialized medical diagnostic institution, donated 10,000 self-test kits of COVID-19.
United States Forces
Korea (USFK)
The 'Operation Toy Drop Korea,' led by the United States Forces Korea and involving members of the ROK-U.S. Special Forces and the United Nations Command, successfully finished, and the toys collected were delivered to children in Jacob's House.
Author/ Actress Jung Eun-hye & Metquake
An Actress and writer, Jung Eun-hye, known for her role as Yeong-hee in the drama 'Our Blues,' collaborated with Metquake for the 'Buy OneGive One' charity project. The project involved donating menstrual pads to marginalized women and adolescents, single mothers, and women with disabilities, equivalent to the number of pads sold.
BONIF CO. LTD. Baby Bonjuk
As part of Baby Bonjuk's social contribution activities, they celebrated the success of the 'Support Special Forces Plogging Challenge,' together with weathercaster Jung Joo-hee, by gifting baby food and snack sets to unmarried mothers and marginalized children in group homes.
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