Y Stories in March

March 2River DanceA special annual event sponsored by Seoul’s YWCA. River Dance was held on March 2nd at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts and is a traditional Irish show where dancers step dance to Irish tunes with rapid leg movements.

March 8
Campaign for International Women's DayCampaign for International Women's Day was held on March 8th on the crowded streets of Myeongdong. Fair trade coffee and handcrafts from Burmese refugee camps were sold to raise funds for refugee women.

March 13Experience Science Program, Gangnam Youth CenterElementary school students through a hands-on experience learn about science. "Play at the Science Complex" held at the National Central Science Center and the Expo Science Park.

March 13Training for Y-Teen LeadersTraining for Y-Teen Leaders held to enhance leadership, to foster community spirit, and to teach Seoul YWCA's history and role in society.

March 19

Mentoring for International Migrant Women, Bongcheon Welfare Center

International migrant women were paired up with Korean volunteers at the Mentoring Program for International Migrant Women to learn each other’s culture.

March 19Poom-Ah-Si Child-caring, Garak Welfare CenterFamily time to bond while baking a cake. Taught that child rearing is a team effort between the mother and father as both felt the joy of working together for one goal.

March 26~27Training Leaders to become Babysitters, Housekeepers, and Postnatal CaregiversThe Women Empowerment Department gave 140 leaders of Helpers an opportunity to get training at An-myeon island.