Hope Bridge-Hanwha Insurance Surpasses 200 Cases Supporting Women’s Households Affected by Fire

The 10-year partnership between Hope Bridge and Hanwha General Insurance for the recovery of fire-affected female households has borne fruit.

A scene from the ceremony for the support of the 200th fire-affected women’s household held on the 28th at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Service Academy in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. Provided by Hope Bridge

Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association (Chairman Song Pil-ho) and Hanwha General Insurance announced on the 30th that they delivered 1.5 million KRW in consolation money and bedding and kitchen supplies worth 200,000 KRW to Ms. A (22 years old), the 200th beneficiary of the "Support Project for Fire-Affected Female Households."

This project, which supports female households experiencing financial difficulties due to sudden fires, has been ongoing for 10 years since 2015. The beneficiaries are identified and recommended by the Seoul Fire & Disaster Headquarters. Ms. A, who lived alone after moving to Seoul while balancing her livelihood and studies, suffered significant property damage in a fire in May. With health issues as well, this support has helped alleviate some of her difficulties. Ms. A said, "I am grateful to Hope Bridge and Hanwha General Insurance for giving me great hope and courage."

Shin Hoon, Secretary General of Hope Bridge, said, "We thank Hanwha General Insurance for their consistent social contribution activities and hope this support brings comfort to Ms. A."