Doosan Group Donates 1 Billion KRW to 'Babo-ui Nanum' Foundation

Participation in the Sharing Spirit of the Late Cardinal Kim Su-hwan
Production of 'Rest Shelter Vehicles' for Disaster Relief Firefighters
Support for Family Care Children and Adolescents

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seoyun] Doosan Group announced on the 23rd that it has donated 1 billion KRW to the foundation ‘Babo-ui Nanum’.

At the donation ceremony held the previous day at Myeongdong Cathedral in Jung-gu, Seoul, Park Ji-won, Vice Chairman of Doosan Group, and Bishop Son Hee-song, Chairman of Babo-ui Nanum, attended.

Park Ji-won, Vice Chairman of Doosan Group (left), and Son Hee-song, Chairman of the Foundation Baboeui Nanum, are posing for a commemorative photo at the donation ceremony held on the 22nd at Myeongdong Cathedral in Jung-gu, Seoul.
[Photo by Doosan Group]

Some of the donated funds will be used to produce a ‘rest vehicle’ for firefighters deployed at disaster relief sites. This bus will be equipped with reclining seats, a refrigerator and warmer, and hot water facilities to allow rest, meals, and washing.

Additionally, the funds will be used to support ‘family caregiving children and youth (young carers)’ who play the role of head of household while caring for adult family members in grandparent-headed or single-parent families.

Since last year, Doosan has partnered with the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation to support children and youth selected as ‘young carers’ by covering nursing costs, medical expenses, and improving housing and educational environments.

Babo-ui Nanum is a private fundraising organization established in 2010 to continue the spirit of love and sharing of the late Cardinal Kim Soo-hwan. Doosan Group has been donating annually to Babo-ui Nanum since 2012.