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Seoul baby box humanitarian initiative
Overview
The baby box initiative at Jusarang Church in Seoul, South Korea, has protected more than 2,000 infants since its establishment in 2009. Founded by Pastor Lee Jong-rak, the project utilizes a heated box built into a concrete wall to prevent infants from being abandoned in life-threatening outdoor conditions.
When a child is placed in the box, sensors alert staff members who are on duty 24/7 to move the infant to a secure care room. The initiative also provides counseling and support to parents, such as supplies for single mothers, in an effort to prevent abandonment. Despite its success, the facility continues to face challenges regarding financial and human resources.
Entities
Safe Haven Baby Boxes · Mobile · King’s Daughters Medical Center Foundation · Lee Jong-rak · Brookhaven Central Fire Station
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesSeoul baby box initiative has protected over 2,000 infants
A ‘baby box’ initiative at Jusarang Church in Seoul, South Korea, has safely received over 2,000 infants since 2009, offering a heated, monitored space to prevent infant abandonment.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesSafe Haven Baby Box initiatives expand in Mobile and Brookhaven
Safe Haven Baby Box initiatives are expanding in Mobile, Alabama, and Brookhaven, Mississippi, to provide safe, confidential infant surrender options via fire stations.
Sources
afamily.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · dailyleader.com · spotonalabama.com · viendongdaily.com