gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Social Service Center held a performance sharing and best case report meeting. Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Social Service Institute (Director Lee Eun-young, hereinafter referred to as Provincial Social Service Institute) shared its achievements in the main auditorium on the first floor of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Women and Family Research Institute on December 11, sharing results and reporting best practices to lay the foundation for cooperation for the next year.A meeting was held.
On this day, the event took time to redefine and internalize the foundation’s vision and core values, as well as to share the foundation’s seven major news announcements, outstanding employees, ESG management ideas, and the best case contest award ceremony and selected works.
The foundation’s seven major news are achievements directly selected by employees,such as ‘Obtaining three awards with the highest management evaluation rating in 2024′,’Providing integrated care services for high-risk groups in rural areas’,’Expanding employee burnout prevention training’,and ‘Eating lifestyle support project for youth preparing for self-reliance’ Awarded the Maid Bob Homebop Grand Prize’,’Establishment of a Gangwon-type disaster welfare response system’,’Safe protection of abused children and strengthening of professional care’,and ’Expansion of care for the elderly through community cooperation’ as the seven major awards. Selected as an excellent performance.
The grand prize for best practices was Wonju Seoro Care Center’s ‘Home Medical Benefits Project’ in the category of resolving service blind spots, and the Excellence Award was for ‘Homemade Rice (Home Rice)’, a dietary support project for young people preparing for self-reliance, a dedicated organization for self-reliance support in Gangwon-do, in the customized service category.awarded.
In the ESG Idea Contest, ‘Recycling Exhibition with the Local Community’ and ‘Environmental Protection Campaign Tsudam Tsudam with Foundation Employees and Users’ jointly received the Excellence Award in the environmental category.
Lee Eun-young, head of the Provincial Social Service Center, said, “This briefing session was an opportunity to look back on past achievements and encourage each other,” and added, “We will continue to establish a high-quality social service culture in Gangwon special Self-Governing Province in 2024 and improve the quality of life for residents.” “I will do my best,” he said.
Meanwhile,Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (governor Kim Jin-tae,hereinafter referred to as the ‘province’) announced that it will host a school trip group of 210 students from Nagoya Seijo High School in Japan and visit Chuncheon city on december 12. This is the first time that a large-scale school trip group from overseas has visited the province as the pandemic.
Through school exchanges between Korea and Japan with Gangwon Sports High School, this Seijo school trip group participated in various exchange programs such as talent shows such as Taekwondo, K-POP dance, and singing, social activities between students, and school inspections, and participated in various exchange programs between Korea and Japan. It is an opportunity to foster understanding of customary culture and friendship among students.
In addition, in addition to school exchange events between Korea and Japan, it is expected to contribute to revitalizing local tourism through field trips to the Chuncheon National Museum and local food experiences such as Chuncheon Dakgalbi and Makguksu in Myeong-dong.
Accordingly, the province and Chuncheon City will provide banners and souvenirs (Gangwon-i and Special-i eco-bags, potato bread) to welcome the Japanese school trip group, and above all, they will do their best to manage the safety of the school trip group.
In the future, the province plans to use this visit by the Japanese school trip group as an opportunity to continuously discover and provide customized content tourism products for foreigners, such as Korean Wave, sports, and educational tours, targeting the MZ generation, the leading role of the future generation.
Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Economic vice Governor Jeong Gwang-yeol said, “I sincerely welcome the Seijo School Trip Group who made this precious trip to Nagoya, Japan, and hope that this will be a good opportunity for students from both Korea and Japan, who are the leading figures of the future generation, to exchange and share friendship.” In the future, in cooperation with the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education and cities and counties, we will continue to arrange and provide differentiated cultural experiences and school exchange programs to overseas schools and travel agencies to attract group tourists. “I will do my best,” he said.
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What are teh key initiatives of the gangwon special Self-Governing Province Social Service Institute for youth and elderly care?
Interview between Time.news Editor and Director Lee Eun-young of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Social Service institute
time.news Editor: Good morning, Director Lee! Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent performance sharing and best case report meeting held by your institute.
Director Lee Eun-young: Good morning! It’s my pleasure to be here.I’m excited to share our achievements and the direction we’re heading in for the upcoming year.
Editor: The meeting aimed to lay a foundation for cooperation in the coming year. Can you elaborate on the importance of this gathering and what you hope to achieve through it?
Director Lee: Absolutely. This event allows us to reflect on our core values and vision while showcasing our accomplishments over the past year. It serves as a platform to not only celebrate our outstanding employees but also to encourage collaborative efforts among our staff. By sharing best practices, we aim to enhance the quality of services we provide, especially in addressing the needs of high-risk groups in our province.
Editor: You mentioned shared achievements and seven major awards that were announced during the event.Could you tell us more about these particular highlights?
Director Lee: Certainly! Our seven major achievements were chosen based on feedback from our employees, which underscores our dedication to an inclusive and participatory work culture. As an example,we received recognition for our integrated care services for high-risk groups in rural areas and our proactive measures in establishing a disaster welfare response system. These awards reflect our commitment to social responsibility and community well-being.
Editor: It sounds like you are making meaningful strides in addressing critical social issues! What initiatives or programs have received the most attention, notably regarding youth and elderly care?
Director Lee: One initiative that stands out is our ‘Eating Lifestyle Support Project’ aimed at youth preparing for self-reliance. We believe that empowering young individuals wiht healthy habits can significantly impact their transition into self-reliant adulthood. For elderly care, we’ve expanded our community cooperation efforts to ensure that our senior citizens receive the support they need in their own neighborhoods.
Editor: That’s inspiring! How do you view the future of social services in Gangwon Province, especially when it comes to sustainability and ESG management?
Director Lee: the future is promising but requires a strategic approach. Our focus on ESG management is pivotal. We want to integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into our programs to ensure that our services are sustainable and impactful. By fostering an surroundings of collaboration, innovation, and community engagement, we can create a robust framework for social services that meets both current and future needs.
Editor: As you look ahead to next year, what are some key goals or projects on your horizon?
Director Lee: We’re aiming to enhance our training programs, especially in preventing employee burnout, and expand our services for abused children and elderly care.Additionally, we’re keen on refining our disaster welfare strategies to be more effective and responsive.
Editor: Director Lee, thank you for sharing your insights with us today. It’s clear that the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Social Service Institute is taking significant steps toward creating a more caring and resilient community.
Director Lee: Thank you for having me! We are dedicated to our mission, and I look forward to the progress we will make together in the coming year.