Republic of Korea hosts inaugural Public Interest Impact Awards

The inaugural Republic of Korea Public Interest Impact Awards were held on the 14th at the FKI Tower in Seoul to recognize social contributions and community recovery efforts. The ceremony, co-hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and several philanthropic organizations, honored programs that effectively addressed social issues.

World Vision received three awards for its diverse initiatives. The ‘Dreaming Children Dream Support Project,’ which assists domestic children with career independence, was awarded the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award. The organization also received the iM Social Contribution Foundation Chairman's Award for its resilience-building project in Kalobeyei, Kenya, and the ‘Better Future Representative Award’ for its ‘Finish the Job’ campaign.

Social Solidarity Bank (Together Making the World) was honored with the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award in the social welfare category. This recognition was for its long-standing support program for vulnerable small business owners, which has provided management education, consulting, and financial assistance since 2017 with support from JPMorgan Chase.