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YWCA News in March

 
 
1. Health promotion service for seniors
On March 18th, Bongcheon Social Service Center had a health promotion service for seniors in the area. This service is contributed by Nowwoori Hospital once a month as a pro bono activity. Basic blood pressure, blood-sugar check, electrical massage service, etc. provided healing time to soothe seniors' mind and body.
 
 
 
 
2. Resident group bread sharing voluntary service
"Baguette", a resident volunteering group of Garak Social Service Center started their first activity on March 21th. Since 2014, the group has shared love by giving out homemade bread for seniors in the area and lower-income groups.
 
 
 
 
3. School violence prevention - Peer Leader training
Gangnam Youth Center carried out a 'Peer leader program' for 334 elementary students to prevent school violence over three days - March 9th, 13th, and 23th. They participated in playing activities and peer counseling. They learned how to help and take care of friends when they encounter conflicting situations. Starting a new semester, we look forward to various activities from these peer leaders in new classes.
 
 

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