Improving Learning Environment through Local Cooperation, Strengthening Education Rights

As Chuseok approaches, Dong Gunsan Saemaeul Credit Union (Chairman Lee Myung-hee) and the Daeya-ji Council of the Gunsan Police Station collaborated to carry out a project to improve the living and learning environment for children from single-parent families in Daeya-myeon. This project is part of the 'MG Hope Sharing Project' organized by the Saemaeul Credit Union Central Headquarters in Jeollabuk-do, and it took place for 9 days from the 17th to the 25th.

The targeted households received approximately 5 million won worth of painting, flooring, and window replacements, and a separate study room was set up specifically to ensure that the grandchildren could study in a stable environment. The focus was not just on simple housing support but on guaranteeing the children's right to education and supporting their educational growth.

This project holds deeper significance due to the voluntary participation of the local community. Interior experts among the youth council members directly volunteered their talents for construction, while employees of Dong Gunsan Saemaeul Credit Union and members of the Love Sharing Committee participated in volunteer activities such as cleaning and organizing.

The single-parent families who received home repair support expressed their gratitude, saying, "Our old and dark house has become bright, and we are so happy that a study room has been created for our grandchild."

Lee Myung-hee, Chairman of Dong Gunsan Saemaeul Credit Union, stated, "This project was a meaningful opportunity to create a better learning environment for children beyond simple financial support," and added, "We will continue to realize community values through various sharing activities with the local society."

An official from the Daeya-ji Council also mentioned, "We will expand talent donations not only for youth activities but also to ensure the educational rights of local children," and expressed, "We will strive to establish a culture of sharing and solidarity in the local community."

This case serves as an exemplary practice where local community cooperation led to the improvement of the learning environment for educationally vulnerable children, reminding us once again of the public nature of education and communal responsibility.