World · East Asia & Pacific · 2 hrs ago
82 Korean volunteers support community projects in 20 countries
A Korean volunteer program run by the Korea International Cooperation Agency and development NGOs has sent 82 volunteers to 20 countries this year.
They are working at 43 project sites in areas including agriculture, health care, education and public administration.
The program began in 2004 and relies on local NGOs’ networks and experience to work alongside communities.
In Mongolia, a volunteer supports corn breeding and crop management, while in Rwanda another provides physical therapy and training for local medical staff.
Other volunteers support disability education in Kyrgyzstan and community campaigns in Guatemala, showing how assignments respond to local needs.
The work aims to strengthen local skills and self-reliance, rather than provide only short-term help.
The volunteers arrived in February, and their assignments are due to continue until February 2027.
A total of 82 South Korean volunteers are working at 43 sites in 20 countries through a KOICA-NGO program.
They support local projects in fields including agriculture, health care, education and public administration.
The volunteers work with local communities and organizations to share skills and support locally led development.
Their assignments are scheduled to run for one year, through February 2027.
- Who
- 82 South Korean volunteers in the WFK KOICA-NGO Volunteer Corps.
- What
- They are supporting community projects in agriculture, health care, education and public administration.
- When
- They were dispatched in February 2026 and are scheduled to serve through February 2027.
- Where
- 43 sites in 20 countries.
- Why
- To share skills and experience with local communities and support their self-reliance and growth.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The volunteer program began.
Volunteers arrived at their assigned locations to begin their one-year assignments.
The volunteers’ assignments are scheduled to end.
- Volunteers
- 82
- Countries
- 20
- Project sites
- 43
- Program
- WFK KOICA-NGO Volunteer Corps
- Assignment period
- One year, through February 2027
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The volunteers are leading figures in true solidarity, sharing life with local residents and growing together