Enabling the Future
Our club creates prosthetic hands using 3D printers for individuals with disabilities who cannot afford them due to the high costs of traditional prosthetics. Participating in this club since 6th grade, my interest originally stemmed from a fascination with 3D printing.
Elderly Population Volunteer Work: Technology and Smartphones
Diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s one of my grandfather’s greatest struggles is using his smartphone. Whenever he encounters a problem with his device, he asks for my help, and I assist him.
Jeju Island Farming Volunteer Work
A staple in Jeju Island, tangerines are not only a popular fruit loved by many but also one that is recklessly thrown away in large numbers. With few taking action to clean these fruits off of the streets, my volunteer work focused on helping local farmers lessen the number of tangerines wasted each year.
Tangerine Tanghulu
To solve the issue of wasted tangerines, my local farmer and I decided to create tangerine Tanghulu (sugar-coated fruit) with the left-over fruit. Not only was this an enjoyable activity with my community members, but it also allowed us to participate in an online trend for younger generations.
Donations to Jeju Island
With the huge success of our business, I hoped to use my profit in a meaningful way. Therefore, I decided to donate the money to a local orphanage, House of Angels. Just as I’ve been fortunate to have access to education, I hoped my donation would provide the same opportunities to others my age. While my contribution may not be large enough to change the world, I still wanted to make a difference.
World Volunteer Malaysia Program
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my activities were initially restricted to Korea. However, once the situation improved, I was eager to explore other parts of the world and contribute to global issues. I had the opportunity to visit Malaysia and participate in efforts to conserve its forests.
