The
Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) donated 300 face masks to the Residential Care Center "Hope," run by State-run
National Family Welfare Program (Inabif), to be distributed among unprotected children with multiple disabilities.
KOICA called on the Adolescent Foundation in Asan, a city located in South Korea, to make this personal protective equipment.
The handmade face masks were carefully crafted by its students and volunteers.
"I am a Korean student. I hope my mask will help you. We are going to defeat coronavirus," reads one of the greeting cards written by a young Korean.
"The personal protective equipment that we received today will be of great help and is added to the COVID-19 prevention protocols adopted by the Inabif's Disabled Persons Protection Service Unit to continue protecting health, integrity and life of the residents. I thank KOIKA for its vocation of service and support to vulnerable populations," Inabif CEO Jose Manuel Villaorduña stated.
For his part, KOICA Coordinator in Peru Cheolmin Ha expressed interest in providing additional support to this Residential Care Center, especially during this pandemic.
The cooperation between both institutions dates back to 2018, through Korean volunteers who have carried out multisensory and recreational stimulation activities for residents.
About KOICA
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was established as a government-funded agency dedicated to grant aid programs in April 1991.
KOICA endeavors to combat poverty and support sustainable socio-economic growth of partner countries. By doing so, it establishes and strengthens friendly ties with developing countries.
Published: 9/21/2020