Kwangwoon University's 4th International Volunteer Corps Carries Out Educational and Cultural Outreach in Nepal
Twenty students from Kwangwoon University's 4th International Volunteer Corps carried out international volunteer activities in Nepal.
Kwangwoon University (President Yoon Do-young) successfully completed its 2026 Summer International Volunteer Program, dispatching 20 students from the 4th Kwangwoon University International Volunteer Corps to Nepal on July 14, 2026, for a meaningful nine-day, seven-night volunteer mission. In partnership with the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation, the volunteer corps carried out educational, community service, and cultural exchange activities at the 14th Dhulikhel Human School in Kavre, located approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Kathmandu, Nepal. The student volunteers were selected through a competitive application and interview process based on their commitment to volunteerism, sense of responsibility, and global competencies.
The volunteer corps organized a variety of educational programs for local students, including Korean language, physical education (Taekwondo and jump rope), IT education (computer and drone training), and hygiene education. In addition, the students participated in environmental cleanup activities at the school and in the surrounding community, while also hosting cultural exchange programs featuring traditional Korean games and sports events. These activities provided valuable opportunities for Korean and Nepalese students to learn about each other's cultures and build lasting friendships. In particular, Jaehyuk Choi, CEO of Wonheung ENC Co., Ltd., sponsored scholarships for the volunteer corps in support of their commitment to sharing, service, and contributing to the global community.
Since 2023, Kwangwoon University has visited the Um Hong Gil Human School in Nepal annually, continuing its commitment to international volunteer service and educational exchange. Going beyond one-time volunteer activities, the University is building a sustainable model of international cooperation in which students learn and grow together with local communities, while fostering globally minded citizens equipped to contribute to an increasingly interconnected world.
Taeyeon Lee, student representative and leader of the International Volunteer Corps, said, "Every stage of preparing for the volunteer program, as well as every moment spent with the local students, was a valuable learning experience. I came to realize once again that volunteering is not about one-sided assistance, but about learning and growing together. I will continue striving to make a positive impact on society as a global citizen."
Yoon Do-young, President of Kwangwoon University, said, "I hope our students gained a meaningful experience through international volunteer service by putting the values of sharing and compassion into practice while growing as global citizens. Kwangwoon University will continue to expand a wide range of global social contribution programs and remain committed to nurturing future leaders who grow together with the world."
Meanwhile, the 14th Dhulikhel Human School, where the volunteer activities were carried out, is an educational facility established by the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation through its school reconstruction project following the devastating 2015 Nepal earthquake. Today, approximately 1,000 students, from kindergarten through high school, are continuing their education in a safe and supportive learning environment.
Kwangwoon University plans to continue operating international volunteer programs to strengthen students' global competencies and sense of social responsibility while actively fulfilling the University's role in growing together with the international community.
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