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Peru: Korean foundation donates wheelchairs to social program beneficiaries in Loreto

Photo: ANDINA/Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion of Peru

Photo: ANDINA/Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion of Peru

09:12 | Lima, Jul. 12.

The Peruvian Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion (Midis) has received 24 wheelchairs donated by the International WeLoveU Foundation.

The donation will assist the elderly and people with severe disabilities, who are beneficiaries of State-run Pension 65 and Contigo programs in Indiana district, Loreto region.

The head of Midis, Dina Boluarte, thanked the support of said philanthropic organization led by Honorary Chairwoman Zahng Gil-Jah.

Moreover, the also Vice-President of the Republic noted that this initiative will strengthen international cooperation ties between Peru and South Korea.

In addition, she affirmed that the Government remains committed to reducing gaps in inequality and access to services for the benefit of people with disabilities. 

"24 wheelchairs will be sent to the district of Indiana, province of Maynas, in Loreto. To that end, the municipality will give priority to those in most need," Mrs. Boluarte remarked. 

"Hope should keep on going. Midis will continue to coordinate with the private sector so as to bring aid to the most vulnerable," she added.

Likewise, the Cabinet member stated that this type of action opens up opportunities to work on issues such as the fight against poverty; health; education; environmental protection; clean water and sanitation; among others —within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals promoted by the United Nations.

WeLoveU

The International WeLoveU Foundation started in South Korea in the 1990s.

Since its official launch in 2001, more than 155,000 members in 241 regions of 65 countries have been making multidimensional efforts to improve the well-being of the socially underprivileged such as children, women, senior citizens, the disabled, disaster victims, refugees, and the poor.

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Published: 7/12/2022