"Even
a suit of clothes that others have worn
becomes a gift of joy to those who need
it. Small acts of true love, gathered
together, create a garden resplendent
with flowers of true love that will
cure society's serious ills.
"It will even hasten the liberation
of our North Korean brethren and the
unification of our motherland."
Aewon
means a place where one entrusts true
love, a good deed and service. Aewon's
purpose is more than charity. It is
striving for genuine peace that is
founded on brotherhood and mutual
prosperity. Aewon aims to eradicate
not only external poverty, but also
the strife and antagonism among different
regions and peoples. Moreover, by
fostering an ethic of public service,
Aewon seeks to awaken people's original
human character. This is the foundation
of a beautiful world of harmony and
love for all people, regardless of
race, religion, nationality or social
status.
Aewon was founded in 1994 and
was recognized as a public service
corporation in
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1996.
Currently it is working in seven areas
of social welfare, community relief
and international relief.
In 1999, the organization was
approved for membership in the Korea
Council of Volunteer Organizations.
And in both 1996 and 2001, Aewon received
an award from the Minister of Internal
Affairs in recognition of their social
contributions.
Aewon provides meals to more than
1,000 elderly people who live alone.
It also offers a free medical service,
room redecorating, and free photography
service at funerals. Aewon volunteers
give baths and become friends to lonely
aged people.
Aewon helps needy children, visiting
them in orphanages and providing scholarships
and living allowances to children who
have responsibility as heads of their
households.
Aewon helps the disabled. Its
volunteers visit them and escort them
about. Every Children's Day Aewon holds
an annual art contest for disabled children,
an event for youngsters who can take
pride in their talents and mix with
normal children.
Aewon holds campaigns to revive farming
and fishing villages, to help those
who lost their jobs and to care for
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