Support of 42 Million Won for 10 Locations Next Year... Applications Accepted Until the 31st of This Month
Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Yeongwol-gun (Governor Choi Myeong-seo) announced on the 20th that it will support and operate the 2025 Women Farmers Healing Program with 42 million KRW across 10 locations to improve the life satisfaction and quality of life of women farmers.
A scene from the Nam-myeon Line Dance gathering in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, one of the healing programs supported this year to improve the life satisfaction and quality of life of female farmers. Photo by Yeongwol-gun Office
The Women Farmers Healing Program provides various educational opportunities such as health, culture, and hobbies in small group formats by village or organization, utilizing spare time during the off-season or evenings for women farmers busy with farming. It is promoted to alleviate the cultural alienation of women farmers who have relatively fewer opportunities for cultural activities compared to urban areas and to invigorate their daily lives.
A scene from the Yeongwol-gun Nongjucheon-myeon branch meeting, one of the healing programs supported by Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province this year to improve the life satisfaction and quality of life of women farmers. Photo by Yeongwol-gun Office
Since its implementation in 2021, the Healing Program has supported 199 million KRW over four years, with 653 participants across 53 locations. Additionally, the educational outcomes have been showcased annually through exhibitions and performances at the Farmers' Day event, enhancing the sense of achievement and self-esteem of women farmers.
A scene from the Gwangjeon Jumma gathering of the Pottery Craft Class in Hanbando-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, one of the healing programs supported this year to improve the life satisfaction and quality of life of female farmers. Photo by Yeongwol-gun Office
The 2025 Healing Program operation support targets women farmers' organizations, clubs, and women's associations. Detailed eligibility requirements can be checked on the Agricultural Technology Center website or at the Eup/Myeon offices. Applications must be submitted by visiting the Agricultural Technology Center Human Resources Development Team by the 31st.
Choi Eun-hee, Director of Resource Development at Yeongwol-gun, stated, “We will continue to create more policies and support programs to promote the health and welfare of women farmers in the region.”
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