2014년 10월 12일 일요일

Seoul YWCA News in October 2014

Review 09

[Sung-dong] The campaign '세.바.퀴‘

Youths culture home of sung-dong held the campaign for education of language by club 'The quiz which king Sejong wants' called '세.바.퀴‘ on 6th, September at Geumho Station. Youth who patriciate in this program got an education, and then promote the right culture of language with sign as below.

'Say something that I can listen, your words are your face'


[Gangnam] Peace maker 'prevention campaign for cyber bullying'

The peace maker for Gangnam Youth Training Center had a prevention campaign for letting people know about the seriousness of cyber bullying and raise recognition on 13th, September at Gangnam station. It was good time to spread the awareness of cyber bullying as giving OX quiz and examples.



[Garak] The special exhibition with friend
Garak Welfare Center held the special exhibition for senior who use dining room for Chusuk. It was fruitful time that every senior took a role and talk each other, so that senior can get along well from this program. If they stay at their home alone as usual, they might be gloomy, but from this program, we can provide them happiness.



Eco-Market (아나바다 장터) for building women's shelter
On 13th, September, there was a Eco-market to raise fund for building women's shelter in Seoul YWCA. We sold bags, hats, books, clothes and etc, also various food was provided. The profits of this market will be used for building shelter of Bong-chun Social Welfare center.




Start of the Leadership School for Career Women

A Impact Leadership School for Career Women also known as 'Job & Tomorrow up' began on 23th, September funded by IBK corporation bank. Participants receive training as sharing their own experiences and deriving change with Dr. Sejin Yang. This leadership school will be continued until 2nd, December and women can find their identify via this. We hope that women can keep their balance between the role of 'women' and 'leader'


[Nowon] 
The day of meeting for job seeker

Nowon Women Resources Development Center held the 2014 job fair for Seoul women on 23th, September. There were special lectures and job interviews with companies seeking prospective employees. The lectures dealt with coaching on and tips to image making, finding personal colors and inspection of depression or optimism. Also, there was job experience of welfare counselor. It was truly a meaningful time to 200 and so participants: they gained some practical information on overall job market; were introduced to excellent jobs; and were provided with consultation on future career development.



[Bongchun] Happy Chusuk together!

Bong-chun Social Welfare center had a 'Happy Chusuk together' for senior welcoming Chusuk. 

We handed out the gifts funded by many companies on 3th, September, and had a meal together with isolated seniors giving warmth.




[Yeongdeung-po]

A briefing session for developing customer service position of contact center

Yeongdeung-po Women Resources Development Center has given a briefing session for developing customer service position for 3 years funded by Yeongdeung-po gu office. Before the start of the class (1th, October), they had a pre-briefing session of occupation, and gave the job information for 40 local women on 19th, September. This training was made an agreement with Hyosung ITX Corporation, so that participants can be affiliated to employment. 


The events of October



Youth Human Rights film concert

Youth team is having a program for middle & high school students in Seoul city.
They will watch the human rights film and have some time with director for improving their sensibility of human rights.
When? : from 14:00 to 16:00 on 25th (Sat), October

Where? : Maroo hall (Seoul YWCA 1st floor)

Contents : Screening human rights film, Conversation 
with director, Questioning time

Questions? : 3705-6009




Youth class 'Self-Healing via writing'

Youth team is having a program called 'Youth, talking to deficiency via writing - Hello, Deficiency?' We are waiting for Youth who is wiling to confront deficiency and get the freedom for inner-health.

When? : from 18:00 to 21:00, on 25th (Sat), October.
Where? : lecture room, Seoul YWCA
Who can? : 2039 College students and Youth.
Contents : Self-healing via writing
Application fee : 15,000 won
How to apply? : Go to Seoul YWCA homepage
Deadline : 24th (Fri), October.
Questions? : 3705-6023, yeal0729@hanmail.net


The performance from Play club of Senior theater 'Chok(촉 觸)'

As sensational Original Perform on last March, 'Chock', The senior theater from Seoul YWCA is going to show the newest play this October. It will remind you of the memory of high school, We are looking forward to receive fervent response.

Title : The Memory of Maggie
(Written by Sung-Hee Jang, Directed by Hyeok-woo Kwon)

Starring : Mi-Hyang Ju. Hee - Young Jung. Ju-sook Kim.
Aejin Lee. Dong-Hee Seo. chang-kyoung Shin. Yeon-Ok Park.
When? : October 16th ~ 17th 19:00 on 17th. 14:00 and 17:00 on 18th
Where? : Maroo hall, 1st floor at Seoul YWCA
Questions? : 3705-6019


Schools for all - Program for member

Member Activity team is holding the program for members and citizens.
We hope many people's participation.

' Feel the Africa! Basic conversation for Swahili '
When? : From October 17 to December 5th (every Friday) between 19:00~20:30
Deadline : October 15th (Wed)
Capacity : 15 people
Application fee : 100,000 won (Including book)
Note : Class book is 'Sarufi Swahili' (By HodiBooks)
Questions? : 3705-6019

* If there are lack of majority, the class will be canceled.
* Seoul YWCA member will get 50% off application fee.


Life member Academy

When? : 28th, October 11:00~15:00
Where? : National Museum of Korea (Ichon Station)
Contents : Tour the museum and Have a lunch.
Application fee : 10,000 won
Questions? : 3705-6019


[Gangnam] Workshop of Understanding for parenting attitude

Gangnam Youth Training Center is going to have a workshop for parents.

As checking them, we will let them know how important parents are, and will help them to be healthy mentor through psychology test.

Deadline : 13th (Mon), October
When? : Every thursday from 16th, October to 6th, November.
between 10:00~12:00 (4 times)
Contents : Understanding for parent's role according to the parenting attitude
Questions? : Prevention Center for School Violence
545-2719, 3442-5167


[Garak] Local culture event - Welcome to Garak

Garak Welfare Center is holding the event along with neighbors.
It will be helpful for improving the community spirit and Family can get along well by this event. 

You can experience : Psychological inspection, Baking, Safety education
Making pickled vegetables (장아찌), soap and etc.

You can enjoy : Face painting, Color fingernails with balsam, Traditional play
Balloon Art and Making pinwheel.

You can see the Performance : Family's talent show, Education for senior and etc.

You can Share : Bazaar, Flea market. (* Any support is welcomed)

When? : 25th (Sat), October. 10:00~15:00 
Who can? : 1,000 local residents
Questions? : 449-2341~4


[Sung-dong] Youth's harmony festival 'Disorder(난장판)'
Youths culture home of sung-dong is going to hold harmony festival called 'Disorder' that youth can radiate their youthfulness.

When? : 25th (Sat), October. 15:00
Where? : Wangsimni sqaure
Contents : Club performances and various experience for Youth
Questions? : 2236-2678


[Bong-chun] Lecture of living philosophy 'What is the philosophy?'
Bong-chun Social Welfare center will provide a lecture aimed for improving local residents' awareness. It is about the living philosophy which easily can be discovered inside of life.

When? : 10th (Fri), October. 14:00~16:00
Where? : Auditorium 8th floor, Gwanak-gu Office,
Questions? : 870-4459


The pink box project for isolated women in global village.

Seoul YWCA is helping women giving pink box with hygienic goods(sanitary pad, etc) in places like Tanzania, Myanmar and Cambodia. They are placed in a difficult situation, they can't buy hygienic goods so that they can't protect themselves under the unsanitary circumstance. You can help them as filling the pink box.
Just 20,000 won is needed for filling 'one' pink box.

How to donate?
- Regular support : 20,000 won for one pink box every month.
(1/2 box support is also available)
- Temporary support : 20,000 won for one pink box

Donation account : Nonghyup 301-0077-389631 (Account holder : Seoul YWCA)

Donation goods :
Cotton sanitary pad, underwear, EM eco-soap, feminine cleanser
directions for using cotton sanitary pad (each country's language will be provided)

Questions? : 3705-6041 (Welfare center)
We also provide voluntary program making cotton sanitary pad for pink box
When? : Every last Saturday, 10:00~13:00
Contents : Understanding of women's life in poor countries
Making cotton sanitary pad, writing a letter with hope.
Who can? : YWCA member or anyone can participate
How to apply? : Through 1365(vo ) or call
Application fee : 5,000 won (you can pay on that day)
Questions? : 3705-6041
* We will provide certification of activities.


We are looking for volunteer Instructors with Specific Talent for 'Schools for all'

Seoul YWCA is looking for volunteer instructors who are willing to donate their talent for 'Schools for all'. If you have talent or are trained in craft, music, fine art, tips for home-making, etc. Won't you share it with your neighbors?
Or if you happen to know someone with talent and interested in doing good work in the community, you are welcome to recommend.
(Questions? : 3705-6019 Member Activities Team)
* We issue a certificate of volunteer works