Every life is precious and deserves respect. ESWS will create a bright future for marginalized neighbors to lead happy lives.
05 Acknowledgement
06 2023 ESWS HIGHLIGHTS
10 2023 Numerical Overview
12 2023 Financial Report
13 Head Office of ESWS and Branches
14 Children and Youth Welfare Services
20 Single-Parent Family Welfare Services
24 Welfare Services for People with Disabilities
28 Welfare Services for Older People
32 Community Welfare Services
36 International Development Cooperation Projects
42 Nanum Campaigns
44 Journey Together Partners Contents
Acknowledgements
In 2023, ESWS made significant efforts to support marginalized groups including children, single-parent families, individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, local communities, and Korean-Filipino children, by operating 27 domestic and international project sites.
In faith and obedience to the words in the Bible to ‘care for orphans and widows’, ESWS has offered nationwide support for employment and business start-up of single parents who are solely responsible for livelihood and raising kids. We have helped approximately 9,700 individuals with severe disabilities who have difficulty finding jobs by offering them specialized vocational training and tailored employment support projects. We have cared for and supported Korean-Filipino families struggling with extreme economic hardship and discrimination. We have also carried out relief activities for female heads of impoverished households in Sri Lanka, which is facing an unprecedented national bankruptcy crisis. Currently, the world out there is in a severe economic crisis due to wars and power struggles. In spite of this, we have been able to accomplish missions entrusted to us thanks to our donors who generously support marginalized and struggling neighbors. This year as well, ESWS, as a trusted institution for a long time, will continue to work with much greater transparency and diligence, prioritizing the vision of 'every life is precious and should be respected,' and will make our utmost efforts in fulfilling our responsibilities.
We will reciprocate the unwavering support and trust you send with a heavy sense of responsibility. We deeply appreciate your continued support and concern and we look forward to creating a brighter future together for our marginalized neighbors.
Kim Jinsook, Ph.D. President & CEO Eastern Social Welfare Society, Inc.
2023 ESWS HIGHLIGHTS
Adoption Welfare
Motherland Visit of Overseas Adoptees ESWS Family Soccer Game
252 overseas adoptees and their families visited ESWS.
Welfare Services for Children
Approximately 200 adoptive families attended a Friendly Soccer Game at Seoul Foreign School to raise awareness about adoption and promote a healthy adoption culture.
Eastern Choir's Volunteer Work and Performances
The Eastern Choir, composed of children from adoptive families, volunteered to help KoreanFilipino children by visiting the Angeles Eastern Children’s Center in the Philippines. The Eastern Choir is promoting domestic adoption culture through performances three times a year.
Founded in 2010 Regular performances 3times *as of 2023 children 30
Gyeonggi Pyeongtaek Child Protection Agency.
Education for parents convicted of child abuse and a child abuse prevention campaign.
A training session was held for parents who were sentenced by the court to counselling and education for child abuse; campaigns were held to prevent child abuse in three areas around Pyeongtaek.
Single-Parent Family Welfare
Scholarship Awards for Low-Income Household Adolescents.
Scholarships and Support Tools Delivered to Empower Low-Income Youth.
At a recent scholarship awarding ceremony, certificates were presented to low-income youth along with handmade shoes and laptops. These gifts aim to support their education, professional development, and selfreliance.
“Mother’s Future” 5-Year Progress Report
A presentation was held to conclude the five-year “Mother’s Future” program, which began in 2018. This initiative supported single mothers’ independence through a comprehensive approach, including education, coaching, practical training, and assistance with employment and business start-ups. The goal was to empower participants to create their own selfreliance plans and achieve their aspirations, fostering the development of healthy families. Over the course of the program, 217 individuals participated, with 57 successfully securing employment or launching their own businesses.
Employment Empowerment Program for Single Mothers
To support the economic independence of single mothers across the country, the “Renew My Job” program was implemented, focusing on employment empowerment through educational funding and career development. Notably, single mothers who succeeded in finding jobs or starting businesses through this program shared their experiences and expertise, providing encouragement and support to other women in similar situations.
Welfare Services for People with Disabilities
Eastern Special School Achieves 8 Consecutive Wins at the 17th National Sports Competition for Students with Disabilities
Eastern Special School participated as a regional representative in basketball and e-sports at the 17th National Sports Competition for Students with Disabilities. The school won the overall championship by taking 2nd place in e-sports bowling, 1st place in high school basketball, and 2nd place in middle school basketball.
Bakery of Eastern Rehabilitation Work and Welfare Center Enters Pyeongtaek Local Food Store
‘Eastern Bakery’ has opened in the Baedari branch of Pyeongtaek Local Food Store. Operating year-round without holidays, the bakery offers healthy bread made by workers with severe disabilities.
Seodaemun Haebotnuri Helps 23 Individuals with Mental Disabilities Secure Employment
Seodaemun Haebotnuri (a local mental rehabilitation facility) has successfully helped 23 individuals with mental disabilities secure employment through its job competency enhancement support project. Currently, 10 employees have been working for over 5 years, with the longest tenure being 11 years and 4 months.
Welfare Services for Older People
Completion of Senior Afterschool Coaching Program with Seodaemun Senior Club & Soongsil University
Seodaemun Senior Club, a specialized employment agency for senior citizens, collaborated with the Career Learning & Coaching Institute of Soongsil University to implement the 'Senior Afterschool Coaching Cultivation Course' project, resulting in the training of 10 coaches.
External Activities Awards for Elderly Job Participants including Senior Barista Latte Contest and Video Contest
At the '2nd Senior Barista Latte Art Contest' hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Starbucks Korea, and Korea Association of Community Senior Club, the baristas from the Eastern Senior Cafe won the Grand Prize and the Encouragement Award. Additionally, at the Seoul Future Heritage Short-form Video Contest, a video produced by senior producers won the Excellence Award.
International Development Cooperation Projects
Angeles Eastern Children’s Center in the Philippines Scholarship for Korea-Filipino Children in Baguio
Even after completing operations of the Eastern Children’s Center in Baguio in 2019, we have continued to provide academic support through scholarships and case management.
Monitoring projects in the Philippines
On-site monitoring was conducted to oversee the current status of projects, including emergency relief, educational support, and self-reliance assistance for underprivileged Korean-Filipino families.
Yeon-Hui Welfare Center for the Elderly, Graduation Ceremony for Elementary and Middle School Course Literacy Education
The literacy education project, which started in 2020 through the support from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, has helped seven elderly individuals complete the elementary school curriculum after three years of education. Ms. Kim Jong-im, especially, received an excellence award.
Emergency Relief Activities for Female Heads of Impoverished Households in the Sri Lanka Black Tea Plant Area
Services including food support and medical checkups for children were provided, along with medical volunteer services for underprivileged families headed by single mothers. These families face challenges due to unemployment, the death of a spouse, and the national bankruptcy, which has contributed to widespread poverty in the country.
Library Environment Improvement of the Huluganga School
To enhance the environment of the Huluganga School library located in the Alokolo district of Kandy, Sri Lanka, we provided 86 high-quality books and installed bookshelves.
By the Numbers 2023
Foundation Anniversary
In 2023, celebrating ESWS’s 51st anniversary, 415 employees are working hard to realize the value of respecting life.
Operating 27 86 % Facilities
Fulfillment Rate of Purposeful Projects
We allocate 86% of our donations to support marginalized communities.
422,291 51 st
We are a field-based social welfare organization professionally operating 27 facilities at home and abroad.
Individuals in Domestic Projects
We provided comprehensive and specialized services in areas such as child and youth welfare, single-parent family welfare, welfare services for people with disabilities, community welfare, and welfare services for older people, based on Pyeongtaek Eastern Welfare Town.
Children and Youth Welfare Projects
45,041 individuals
Welfare Services for People with Disabilities
60,559 individuals
Community Welfare Services
157,460 individuals
27,386
individuals in Overseas Projects
Single-Parent Family Welfare Services
686 2,551
17,065 individuals families individuals
Welfare Services for Older People
155,994 individuals
By operating Angeles Eastern Children’s Center and the Kandy Office in Sri Lanka, we provide welfare services for impoverished children and families. We aim to create sustainable change by fostering the self-reliance of children and communities.
Philippines 10,321 individuals Sri Lanka
Financial Reporting for 2023
KRW
KRW
KRW
KRW
50,967,689,589 KRW
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.
❼ Eastern Children’s Rehabilitation Center 031-652-2312
❽ Eastern Vocational Training Center 031-652-2315
❾ Eastern Special School 031-651-1271
❿ Seodaemun Haebut Nuri 02-375-5042
Senior Citizen Welfare Services
⓫ Yeon-Hui Senior Welfare Center 02-3143-7778
⓬ Seodaemun Senior Club 02-6380-9988
⓭ Pyeongtaek Senior Club 031-656-3472
⓮ Eastern Daycare Center 02-6953-5811
Single Parent Family Welfare Services
⓯ Saengmyeong Nuri's Home 02-326-5891
⓰ Seum Nuri's Home 032-504-2227
⓱ Hatssal Nuri's Home 042-524-3129
⓲ Gippeum Nuri's Home 063-241-3381
⓳ Gyeongbuk Sharon's Home 053-816-1063
⓴ Saerongi Saenami Home 031-755-5453
21 Self-reliance Workplace (Café Eastern, Community Chest branch, LH branch)
Community Welfare Services
22 Seodaemun Community Social Welfare Center 02-375-5040
23 Seodaemun Afterschool 02-375-5040
24 Eastern Kindergarten 02-374-7861
International Development Cooperation Projects
25 Eastern International Co., Ltd 02-3142-1588
26 Angeles & Baguio Eastern Children Center in Philippines
27 ESWS office in Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Direct managing facilities 12 / Commissioned facilities 15 / 27 workplace locations in total
- Number of employees 415 *As of December 2023
Children and Youth Welfare Projects
We provide specialized welfare services for children and families in need, including those from vulnerable and crisis-stricken backgrounds.
45,041cases
Child abuse protection and prevention 24,448 cases
Protection for children in crisis 14,648 cases
Education and self-reliance support 1,324 cases
Domestic and international adoption support 4,621 cases
● Child Abuse Protection and Prevention
Case
By offering specialized case management services for abused children, their family members, and perpetrators, we support protection of abused children and restoration of family functions.
743 Case Management
20,701 Case
Psycho-therapy Support
1,521Case
Child Abuse Prevention Activities
69times / 2,226Case
“We have established a 24/7 reporting and emergency response system and comprehensive measures for child abuse prevention and protection based on an expanded response manual.”
-CounseloratChildProtectionAgency-
“It provided them with opportunities to forgive each other and hope that, as a family, they could overcome difficult times while setting aside the stigma associated with being a child abuse family.”
-Familyrecoverytripcoordinator-
Child Abuse Prevention Campaign
Child Abuse Family Recovery Trip
● Protection for Children in Crisis
Facility protection
115Case
Developmental and medical support
2,555Case
We provide year-round protection, care, counseling, treatment, and educational services for children in urgent need to ensure their healthy growth.
Psychological therapy support
3,413Case
Educational support
8,565Case
Play Activities for Children
“With the shared goal of ensuring a happy and safe life for children, all staff at Eastern are dedicated to nurturing their well-being. We deeply appreciate our volunteers and donors for their ongoing support and love.”
-CaregiveratJacob’sHome-
Psychotherapy Camp for Children
Through systematic psychological and developmental tests, we provide appropriate psychological therapy to maintain the children’s emotional stability and help them return to their families and adapt to residential facilities.”
-CounseloratGyeonggiSouthChildren’sHome-
Participants
1,324 individuals Talent Training
Self-reliance Support
By supporting talented students who face significant challenges in achieving their academic goals, we help young people preparing for the future to become self-reliant and healthy members of society.
886individuals
420individuals Emergency Support
18individuals
Scholarship and Certificate Presentation Ceremony
The scholarship means much more than just financial support to me. It encourages me to pursue my dream by focusing on my academic progress. The love and concern from my sponsors have given me dreams and hope.
-GeonwooChoi,ScholarshipRecipient-
Handmade Shoes and Laptop Delivery Ceremony for Youths Preparing for Self-Reliance
I am going to study hard to become someone who can help others like me. I believe my dream is valuable, and I will make every effort to create a better tomorrow than today.
-A-youngBaek,YouthPreparingforSelf-Reliance-
● Protection of Children Awaiting Adoption
Children under Protection
To ensure that children awaiting adoption can receive healthy care and nurturing, a one-on-one fostering environment is provided. Furthermore, prioritizing the protection of the children, professional adoption welfare services are practiced.
84Case Foster Family
64Case
Child Counseling
671Case Medical Support
1,288Case
Developmental and Play Therapy for Children Awaiting Adoption
Sarang (pseudonym), who experiences delayed physical and cognitive development, has been able to receive the necessary treatment at the right time. We thank all the sponsors who have helped her grow healthily.
-SocialWorkerattheAdoptionWelfareDepartment-
The 7th Eastern Choir Regular Concert
Eastern Choir was formed in 2010 with the voluntary participation of children from loving adoptive families affiliated with ESWS. The choir has been invited to many events both at home and abroad. In recognition of 15 years of their contribution to healthy growth, improvement of adoption awareness, and promotion of domestic adoption, they received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award on Adoption Day in 2018.
● Support for Domestic and Overseas Adoptive Families
Domestic and overseas adoption
60Case
Pre-adoptive Parents/ Foster Family Education
112people
We seek healthy pre-adoptive families to help children become complete members of a family. We also provide various programs, including homeland visits for overseas adoptees and their families.
Adoption Awareness Improvement
130 people
Post-adoption Support
2,212people
Education for Pre-Adoptive Parents
Understanding of adoption is enhanced for pre-adoptive parents by being offered various information regarding the adoption process and post-adoption support. This helps them create a healthy and happy adoptive family.
-SocialWorkeratSeoulOffice-
• Domestic Adoptees Eastern Choir 30 People
• Self-Help Group of Domestic Adoption Families 452 Cases
• ESWS Family's Friendly Soccer Game 244 Cases
• Birth Family Search of Domestic and Overseas Adoptees 347 Cases
• Birth Family and Foster Family Reunion of Domestic and Overseas Adoptees 246 Cases
• Motherland Visit of Overseas Adoptive Families 1,156 People
ESWS Domestic and International Adoptive Families
Friendly Soccer Game
“To promote the healthy growth of adoptive families and improve awareness of adoption, we have been hosting a friendship soccer tournament with domestic and international adoptive families since 2015, fostering unity and harmony within the community."
-SocialWorkeratAdoptionWelfareDepartment-
Single Parent Family Welfare Services
We provide step-by-step support and welfare services to promote healthy growth, self-reliance, and family functionality of single-parent families.
686families
2,551individuals
Stability Support 686 families
Psychological and Emotional Support 1,904 individuals
Self-Reliance Support 647 individuals
● Life Settlement Support
Supported Families
280families
Emergency Support
Childcare Support 115families
291individuals (housing, medical, living expenses)
Emergency Medical and Care Support
“I was able to undergo thyroid cancer surgery thanks to the medical expense support. More than anything else, I was frustrated that I couldn't support my kids during the treatment period, but the emergency livelihood support enabled my three children to focus on their school life in a healthy way.”
-KimYujeong,SingleParent(pseudonym)-
We offer stable housing and caregiving services to single mothers raising children alone due to unplanned pregnancies and childbirth, helping them grow into healthy families.
Talent Support
As a single parent, I faced challenges in supporting my child. Fortunately, I was able to secure sponsorship for his Taekwondo lessons, which allowed him to enter middle school with Taekwondo as a focal point of his development. I am especially grateful for the opportunity this gives him to pursue his dreams and goals.
-Single-parentfamily,AyoungJung(pseudonym)-
● Psychological and Emotional Support
Psychotherapy Support
972 individuals
Single Parent Family Awareness Improvement Activities
12 sessions
Through specialized counseling and various family support services for single mothers, we help them achieve both psychological and emotional stability, restore self-esteem, and foster healthy family relationships.
Family Support Programs
115 individuals
“We had the 'Growth Camp for Single-Mother Families' to enhance children's career planning and parental efficacy. Through this camp, children were able to discover their growth potential and latent abilities, while mothers improved their parenting efficacy, allowing them to spend time growing together as supportive allies for their children.”
-SocialWorker,WelfareDepartment-
“I have had a hard time raising my child by myself. Through this coaching, I gained an understanding of my child’s behavior that I never had before. I want to be a mom who does her best so that my child can rely on me and our family can be happier than ever.”
-Single-parentfamily,Hyokyeong,Yoon(pseudonym)-
My Family Growth Camp
Parents Education Parenting Coaching
● Self-Reliance Support
Employment and Business Start-up Support
551individuals
Professional Instructor Training
9Case / 35sessions
We support the academic pursuits and degree or certification acquisition processes of single parents solely responsible for livelihood and child-raising, while also aiding the financial independence of professional instructors in training to start and operate self-reliant businesses.
Professional Degrees and Certification Acquisition
One-Day Class of a Single Mom Instructor A Single Mother who succeeded in Employment
“Can I really lecture in front of people? Now, I have become an instructor even though I was not sure if I could actually do it at first. However, I decided not to give up and kept challenging myself to show my child a hardworking mother. I’m just very happy that I am running a small workshop filled with my family's dreams and living in harmony with others again.”
-SingleMomInstructor,Ms.YumiJeong(pseudonym)-
“Finding a job was never easy for me due to my intellectual disability, and balancing work with childcare was equally challenging. However, with the help and encouragement I received, I am now able to work and be recognized in my job. Knowing that I can help others, instead of always receiving help from society, has made a significant difference in my life.”
-Single-parentfamily,Hyungkyung,Lee(pseudonym)-
Welfare Services for the People with Disabilities
We support the self-reliance of people with disabilities by offering comprehensive welfare services tailored to their needs, including housing, medical care, education, and career rehabilitation.
60,559 individuals
Developmental Rehabilitation 38,024 individuals
Special Education 185 individuals
Self-Reliance Support 22,350 individuals
Workplaces 272 spots
● Developmental Rehabilitation
Daily life training
16,516individuals
Integrated services
17,712individuals
We provide a stable living environment for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, supporting them through treatment, education, daily living training, and social adaptation opportunities, enabling them to become healthy members of society.
Medical rehabilitation
3,796individuals
Programs for Functional Recovery
“We offer training aimed at restoring and enhancing functions impaired by physical and mental disabilities through physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise therapy, and cognitive therapy. Regular medical checkups help ensure the healthy growth of children with disabilities.”
-ANurseatEasternChildRehabilitationCenter-
“To celebrate Children’s Day, we organized a sports festival where children could play and have fun. By participating in team-based activities, the children developed teamwork skills, expended physical energy, and enjoyed a joyful time together.”
-SocialWorkeratEasternChildRehabilitationCenter-
Rehabilitation
Children’s Day Sports Festival for Children with Disabilities
● Special Education
The number of students at Eastern Special School
We operate kindergartens, elementary, middle, and high schools, specialized courses, and after-school programs for children and adolescents with disabilities. Our aim is to help them develop their potential and improve their skills to adapt to society, enabling them to grow into healthy members of society.
185individuals 22 Programs of Afterschool
185individuals
Career Education 10 Departments
134individuals Project Class
178individuals
Eastern Special School Competing at Korea Burger Championship
“Although I have consistently taken cooking classes as part of my major at Eastern Special School, I’m very nervous about selling my own hamburgers at the contest. However, I hope to enjoy the experience and do my best, as I have worked hard for a long time.”
-SangwonLee,MajorStudentatEasternSpecialSchool-
Overall Championship of the 17th National Sports Competition for Students with Disabilities
“Participating in the 17th National Sports Competition for Students with Disabilities as representatives of Gyeonggi-do in basketball and e-sports, Eastern Special School took 2nd place in e-sports bowling, 1st place in high school basketball, and 2nd place in middle school basketball, winning an overall championship. I am proud of our students for achieving such an excellent result, achieving an 8th consecutive win.”
-TeacheratEasternSpecialSchool-
● Self-Reliance Support
Participants
12,616individuals
Workplaces
We provide specialized vocational training for people with disabilities who face employment challenges. Through the development of job placements, employment support, and self-help groups, we assist workers with disabilities in generating income and achieving economic independence.
Self-Help Group for Individuals with Mental Disabilities
“I enjoyed learning healthy cooking through the Seodaemun Healthy Lunchbox activity, which has been beneficial in my daily life. I feel a sense of responsibility that my lunchbox contributes to the health of others and I feel rewarded when people are grateful.”
-Self-HelpMemberHyungwonYoon(pseudonym)
Workplace for People with Severe Disabilities(Eastern Paper)
“Through the operation of workplaces for people with disabilities, we support stable employment by selling products like bakery goods and copy paper, and subcontracting employment contracts. Recently, we introduced bakery goods made by people with disabilities at the Pyeongtaek Local Food Baedari Store, showcasing their work to many people.”
Entering the super-aging society era, we provide specialized welfare services for of senior citizens’ health, employment, education, culture, and care.
155,994 individuals
Job Opportunity Support 45project groups 122,051 individuals
Education and Culture Support 17,101 individuals
Care Services 16,842 individuals
● Job Opportunity Support
Market type
4,466 individuals
Public interest activity type
Promoting social participation, we support income generation and a healthy and active retirement of seniors who wish to work by providing customized jobs that match their abilities and aptitudes.
Social service type
80,651 individuals
36,897 individuals Employment assistance
37 individuals
“Senior Steam Car Wash is a senior employment project of social service type that provides steam car wash services for public and welfare institutions. The meticulous skills of the seniors have resulted in high user satisfaction.”
-SocialWorkeratPyeongtaekSeniorClub-
“Eastern Senior Café is the first talent donation cafe by Starbucks Coffee Korea and a market-oriented senior employment project that has trained many senior baristas. The coffee made by contest-winning senior baristas is loved by local residents.”
-SocialWorkeratSeodaemunSeniorClub-
Senior Steam Car Wash (Social service type)
Eastern Senior Cafe (Market type)
● Education and Cultural Support
Health and Livelihood
Support
306individuals
Senior Socialization Education (Chungchun Class)
7,900individuals
We promote a new era of senior culture and improve overall health by providing health and leisure activities, as well as diverse knowledge and digital education in order to support economic independence and ongoing social participation of older people.
Accredited Literacy Education
1,396individuals
Digital Tutor for Senior Centers
7,499individuals
Digital Tutor Kiosk Training
“Nowadays, everywhere I go, I need to order through machines, but sometimes I don’t know how to use them and feel self-conscious waiting in line. Now, I can order on my own using the kiosk. The training has been useful and interesting as I learn more.”
Graduation Ceremony of Accredited Literacy Education
“With the support of Seobu District Office of Education in Seoul, Yeon-Hui Welfare Center has been providing literacy education for older people eager to pursue their long-deferred learning needs. We offer specialized and systematic education with professional instructors and a comprehensive curriculum.”
-SocialWorker,Yeon-HuiWelfareCenterfortheElderly-
● Care Services
Users
3,972individuals
Nursing and Medical Services
6,219individuals
We offer case management services for older people struggling with dementia and geriatric diseases by supporting medical and life protection services according to their needs.
Physical and Cognitive Improvement Services
6,651individuals
“Since the onset of COVID-19, seniors' outdoor activities have significantly decreased due to extended indoor living. After the pandemic ended, seniors coming to Eastern Daycare Center, who suffer from dementia, severe geriatric diseases, and advanced age, face many difficulties in daily life. We are constantly attentive to infection prevention and senior care, such as ensuring we always wear masks.”
“Initially, older people were frustrated with how easily they forgot what they had learned. However, after about three months, it was heartwarming to see them posting photos in family group chats or sending thank-you messages to their sons—something they hadn’t been able to say face-to-face before.”
-LeeJi-yeon,SmartphoneClassInstructor(pseudonym)-
Senior Care Services
Physical and Cognitive Improvement Activities (Smartphone Class)
Community Welfare Services
We contribute to the improvement of community welfare by offering specialized welfare services such as protection, education, and counseling for local residents.
157,460 individuals
Case Management 17,057 individuals
Family relationship improvement 5,180 individuals
Local Community Care 47,786 individuals
Education and Cultural Support 87,437 individuals
● Case Management
Total Beneficiaries
10,737individuals
Asset Building Support
6,220individuals
We identify vulnerable groups overlooked by welfare systems and provide integrated case management services tailored to their specific needs, helping them escape crisis situations.
Crisis Support
100individuals
Relationship Building Program for Middle-aged Single Households
“Living alone, I often face many doubts and difficulties due to my unfavorable circumstances. But it is comforting to know that there are people who care about me. I am very grateful and happy for the continuous contact and the programs we have shared together.”
“We are leading the way in identifying and supporting cases within the community by actively participating in various activities such as the case management network, community welfare council, district integrated case meetings, case management committee, and the Seodaemun-gu Case Management Research Association to support integrated case management services.”
We continue to strengthen care services for vulnerable individuals within the community, including meal support, financial and emotional assistance, and daily life support. We also work on establishing and connecting various support systems.
Support by Life Cycle
729individuals
2,972individuals Daily Care
11,122individuals
Support Program for Socially Isolated Families
“I had become accustomed to living alone. Honestly, I found it bothering for the welfare center to keep calling and visiting me, but over time, I started looking forward to the contact. That was when I realized that I wanted to be with someone. Since joining the welfare center program, I feel like my life has gotten better.”
-Participantintheprogram,BaekSoo-chul(pseudonym)-
Team 'Seojitchoo' to Discover Socially Isolated Families
“Through consistent meetings and follow-ups, we have witnessed gradual but significant changes in the lives of those we support. These transformations have led to meaningful moments that both the individuals and our staff deeply appreciate. We remain committed to raising awareness about social isolation and actively engaging local residents in tackling this important issue.”
We strengthen the capabilities of family members to fulfill their roles and enhance family relationships through professional counseling and therapeutic services.
2,892individuals
● Educational and Cultural Support
2,288individuals Social Education Programs
33,446individuals Family Therapy
We provide a range of educational and cultural services to local residents eager to learn and offer ongoing support for parenting and childcare through after-school programs and kindergartens.
56
73
International Development Collaboration Projects
We provide education, hygiene, and medical services for impoverished children and their families in the Philippines and Sri Lanka, supporting them to grow together with their communities and achieve self-reliance.
27,386 individuals
Community Development 3,413 individuals
Education Support 19,454 individuals
Health and medical care 1,065 individuals
Self-reliance Support 3,454 individuals
● Community Development
Philippines
2,153individuals
• Community Support 2,146 individuals
• Renovation of Kopino and Impoverished Families' Homes 7 individuals
Specifically, in Angeles, Philippines, and Kandy, Sri Lanka, we aim to enhance educational facilities that face numerous potential problems, health centers, and the environments of Kopino families, ensuring that children in these areas can grow up safely.
Sri Lanka
1,260individuals
• Support for Schools in Impoverished Areas 1,200 individuals
• Support for Female Heads of Households 60 individuals
Installation of Program Rooms in Child and Youth Protection
Facilities in the Philippines
"We are working closely with Angeles City to improve the poor educational environment. By installing music rooms and libraries in facilities that protect unhoused youth and providing education, we support these youths in finding emotional stability and returning to their homes.”
-SocialWorker,EasternInternational-
Educational Support for Kindergartens in Sri Lanka
“We are fostering a quality educational environment by enhancing teacher capabilities and providing school equipment at five of kindergartens and schools in impoverished areas around Sri Lanka's tea plantations. This comprehensive support aims to promote the growth of children, parents, and the community.”
-StaffatKandyOfficeinSriLanka-
● Educational Support
Philippines
3,649individuals
• Angeles Children Center 2,827 individuals
• Scholarship Support 440 individuals
• Kopino Case Management 382 individuals
By offering scholarships, after-school programs, and parents awareness education to children at risk of dropping out due to poverty, early marriage, or child labor, we support them in continuing their education.
School support projects in impoverished areas in Sri Lanka
15,805individuals
“The mobile classroom is a necessary program for children who have difficulty attending school. The Angeles Children Center provide diverse educational support collaborating with teachers and volunteers to help impoverished children nurture their dreams and hopes.”
- Social Worker, Angeles Children Center -
“Inflation has severely worsened in Sri Lanka since the national bankruptcy. As the cost of books has increased significantly, causing public elementary schools to have difficulty securing a budget for books, we support Huluganga School by providing books to ensure continued learning.”
- Branch Manager, Kandy Branch, Sri Lanka -
Mobile Classrooms in Sapangbato, Philippines
School Environment Improvement in Huluganga, Sri Lanka
● Health and medical care
Health Check-Up Services
115individuals
We provide regular health check-up services to ensure disease-free lives for Korean-Filipino children and impoverished families. Additionally, we support their healthy growth and development by offering nutritional meals and medical services.
Nutritional Meals and Medical Services Support
950individuals
● Self-reliance Support
Self-Help Groups
1,918individuals
We empower children and parents in impoverished areas through job training and connections, while also supporting female heads of households in crisis to foster their self-reliance.
Parent Education
1,536individuals
Eastern Social Welfare Society
ESWS is creating a future where everyone is happy by steadfastly adhering to the founding philosophy of 'realizing the value of respect for life.'
Nanum Campaign
Small Beginnings, Big Changes: The Miracle of 'Sharing'
The thoughtful support of Eastern family has been extended to our neighbors in need.
TWO+GATHER Campaign
Through the TWO+GATHER campaign, hand-made items (baby handkerchiefs, bibs, masks, and books) are delivered to children, including children who have child abuse experience, who are waiting to be adopted, or who are marginalized in society.
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Anniversary Donations
• Participants 2,702 individuals
Campaign Participation
• The number of items made together 2,750 items
• Places where the items were delivered Volunteers 54 places 11,275 hours
Celebrate your special occasions with your loved ones, such as birthdays, weddings, pregnancies, and childbirths, by starting your own anniversary donation. This meaningful gesture allows you to commemorate your memorable moments while helping those in need. Your support on your special days enables your neighbors in need to have special days as well.
How to Participate in the Campaign
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Didimdolssiat Campaign
Whenever a sponsor donates 10,000 KRW to support a child under the protection of facilities, the government matches this with an additional 20,000 KRW. In total, 30,000 KRW is deposited into the child's account (Didimdolssiat account) to support the child.
Donate 10,000 KRW to support the self-reliance fund for children under facility protection.
Campaign Report
* The aim of Didimdolssiat account is for the government to run child asset formation support program so that the children can cover initial costs when transitioning into society.
Campaign to Support Children Awaiting Adoptio 7-month-old baby Yeji, who needs to wear a helmet for 23 hours a day
For Yeji who was diagnosed with craniosynostosis and brachycephaly, we provided a new helmet suited to Yeji's growth stage and supported her with continuous physical therapy that she needs.
Campaign to Support Korean-Filipino Children ae-Yo, a Filipino-Korean child with autism
For Jae-Yo who lives in an impoverished area of Angeles, Philippines, we provided Jae-Yo with timely critical treatment so that he could grow up healthily.
For more information about the Nanum Campaign, please visit the Eastern Social Welfare Society website at www.eastern.or.kr.
Journey
Together Partners
MBC
‘Hang Out With Yoo’
MBC ‘Hang Out With Yoo’ donated 100 million KRW in broadcast revenue to support disadvantaged children and single mothers.
AXA General Insurance
As a new partner, AXA donated winter heating expenses and heating supplies for single-mother families.
Seed in Earth
Donated skincare products worth 7 million KRW for over 200 disadvantaged children.
Journey Together Partners are the partners who have engaged in sharing activities with ESWS to support marginalized neighbors throughout the year 2023.
Jeong Eun-hye
Actress and writer Jeong Eun-hye donated feminine hygiene products as part of a donation project with Metaquake.
Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH)
LH donated 6 million KRW from the proceeds and donations of a bazaar organized by the LH Southern Gyeonggi Regional Headquarters to help youth preparing for independence.
The British Association of Seoul donated 6 million KRW to support women in need
Shinil Electronics
Shinil donated home appliances worth 10 million KRW and an additional 10 million KRW from an employee’s donation project.
Smilegate
Hope Studio and Devsisters of Smilegate donated approximately 35 million KRW as a campaign supporting care for children awaiting adoption.
Crystal Lee donated cosmetics worth 20 million KRW for over 300 single-mother families.
BASS
Crystal Lee Co., Ltd.
Korea Housing Finance Corporation (KHFC)
KHFC has continuously supported disadvantaged neighbors with 1 million KRW in Onnuri gift certificates since 2020.
Lotte Capital
As a new partner, Lotte Capital, sponsored over 12 million KRW, including ‘Dream Boxes’ for 100 children from single-parent families in celebration of Children’s Day.
Kumho Petrochemical
Kumho Petrochemical donated 36 million KRW through volunteer activities to help disadvantaged children and additional contributions from employees' spare change collecting donation project.
Trend
Builder
Trend Builder has made regular monthly donations and supported more than four meal-sharing events annually for over 1,500 disadvantaged neighbors.
Infineon Technologies Korea
Infineon Technologies Korea signed a social contribution agreement to support healthy growth and development of disadvantaged children.
Industrial Bank of Korea
The Yeouido branch of IBK has pledged to donate 5 million KRW annually to support single-parent families.
POSCO International
POSCO International supported events such as birthday celebrations for children awaiting adoption and provided summer supplies.
Shinhan Bank
Shinhan Bank donated the entire prize fund for the Women’s Economic Activity Promotion Award to support single mothers.
KB Kookmin Bank
The Sinchon branch of KB Kookmin Bank donated 600 items and 5 million KRW for Chuseok to support the underprivileged in the communities.
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