"Cheering for Social Workers" ... Changwon Special City Holds Changwon Social Workers Conference

Encouraging Social Workers Dedicated to Public Welfare

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced on the 14th that the 12th Changwon City Social Workers Conference was held at the Gyeongnam General Social Welfare Center, hosted by the Changwon City Social Workers Association.

This event served as a meaningful occasion to boost the morale and pride of social workers who have devoted themselves to improving citizens' welfare.

Changwon City Social Workers Conference Held.

More than 150 people attended, including Changwon Special City Mayor Hong Nam-pyo, City Council Chairman Kim Igeun, heads of welfare-related organizations, and social workers.

During the event, which included the social worker's oath, commendations for meritorious individuals, congratulatory speeches, and a sponsorship fund delivery ceremony, a total of 16 people were honored with awards. Among them, Park Mikyung, Director of the Gyeongsangnam-do Senior Protection Agency, received the Changwon City Social Worker Grand Prize for her contributions to strengthening child abuse prevention and preventing re-abuse.

A congratulatory event was also held for Mayor Hong Nam-pyo, who was awarded the 2024 Local Autonomy Welfare Grand Prize last March for his contributions to improving the treatment of social workers in Changwon.

Additionally, sponsorship funds were delivered by STX Welfare Foundation and Masan With Lions Club, which will be used for projects to improve the treatment of social workers by the association.

Lee Seongbae, President of the Changwon City Social Workers Association, said, "What we do brings comfort in difficult moments and sparks hope in the midst of despair. Our mission is to ensure that wherever our hands reach, change and hope can take root."

Mayor Hong said, "I am grateful for the hard work of all social workers who have served as a safety net for our neighbors on the front lines of welfare. I will do my utmost to ensure that social workers can work with pride and a sense of fulfillment by improving their rights and treatment."

He added, "Various issues arising from low birth rates and an aging population continue to occur. Our city is also promoting various policies that citizens can feel, such as building welfare infrastructure and providing customized welfare services, to address these problems. I ask for your active cooperation and participation in establishing a social safety net where the socially disadvantaged are not left behind."