Intl. WeLoveU Foundation, volunteered in Laos
Emergency relief of WeLoveU Foundation
Global welfare organization, Intl. WeLoveU Foundation (Chairwoman Jang Gil-ja) volunteered to help flood victims in Laos.
On July 23 (local time), The auxiliary dam in Sephia-Seamnoy Hydropower collapse. (This facility located in the state of Atauf, southeastern Laos)
According to the local media, the accident caused 500 million tons of water to hit the village making 36 people dead, 97 people missing and 6,000 homeless.
So, right after the disaster happened, this group rushed there right away and met officials and checked what most need.
After that, from February 2nd to the 30th for one month, members helped to them. For example, they provided free meal service, helping the flood victims, WeLoveU school activities, nursery school operation, cleaning the environment of the shelter area, opening and repairing the drainage, repair work, haircutting service.
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International Cooperation of WeLoveU Foundation
At that time, about 1,700 members of Laos Branch volunteered and members of Thailand participated as volunteer as well.
Especially, they carried out free meal service 18hours a day from 5:00 am to 11:00pm.
Actually, every Sunday, members bought clean and fresh ingredients such as pork, chicken, vegetables, and various seasoning ingredients in a market located 250km away. And they have carefully prepared healthy food for the taste of the residents. In the evening, they delivered food directly to those who were hard to get out of the shelter.
Also, WeLoveU school opened for children. There are ex-teachers, graduates from National Dongduk University, a representative school in Laos and specialists on events. And they taught joyful songs, dance, English, etiquette education in the lesson conducted twice a day.
Furthermore, WeLoveU Foundation also taught how to prevent infectious diseases such as washing hands before and after meals, brushing teeth, and separating trash.
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About WeLoveU Foundation
Regarding WeLoveU Foundation’s volunteer activities, Laos state news agency KPL reported, “This group is has branches about 170 countries. And this group gives many services. For examples, free meals for the victims, restoration of disaster areas, maintenance of drainage etc. And WeLoveU Foundation has many activities in order to establish the WeLoveU School.”.
In addition, an official of WeLoveU Foudation said “We are grateful to they are looking for new hope.” and “We will continue to help Laos and other countries around the world.”
Source : http://www.kyeonggi.com/news/articleView.html?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=1516117
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