Gwangju Citizens “Clean Gwangju” Together
This month’s Right to the City highlights the “Clean Gwangju” campaign which is already making a difference and making people more aware of the trash problem.
Category: International Community
Gwangju African Community : Spirited Unity Re-launched
Based on Christian missionary principles, the Gwangju African Community strives to retain African identity in their adopted home.
Every Orphan: One Expat Org’s Amazing Christmas Mission
Adopt-a-child for Christmas is running an ambitious campaign this year aiming to supply gifts to all the orphans of Gwangju! Find out how you can get involved!!
Hollaback! : Against Street Harassment
“It made me feel completely powerless.” Harassment effects men and women all over Korea. Find out what “Hollaback” is doing to let victim’s voices be heard and make a change.
Athletic Supporters “Freeze Their Asses Off” For the Environment
Temperatures were mercifully a touch milder than in previous weeks on the morning of January 13 as the Gwangju-based nonprofit charity group Athletic Supporters (AS) gathered for the first annual “Freeze Your Ass Off” 10K run to benefit the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) – Korea.
Athletics Supporters in Gwangju
Athletics Supporters holds sporting events to gather donations for local environmental and humanitarian organizations. Also, these events give people the chance to be involved in their communities and environment, while staying active. It is all about becoming healthier on the inside and out.
Christmas at Seongbin Girl’s Home
Every Saturday, a group of volunters visit Seongbin Girls’ Orphanage to spend time with the kids. Gwangju Volunteers Youth Assistance Group (GVYAG), the official name of the group, has been spear-headed by Al Barnum.
Together Wherever: Couples in Gwangju
Although the majority of new teachers landing at Incheon are unattached, Korea isn’t a singles party anymore.