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Charity Market Turns into
Multicultural Festival
Members of the Seoul
International Women’s
Association sell English books
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be used for people who are less fortunate,”
President Mary Clarke said.
Grassroots Uganda, an international
aid group that helps Ugandan
women suffering from AIDS, displayed
over 600 hand-made products
such as colorful accessories and handbags.
They are planning to use the
money for education in the region.
Another aid group, Little Travelers,
sold doll-shaped hair pins that were
made by South African women the
group supports.
Other groups included Korean
Mountain Preservation League, a group
of expats who love Korean mountains;
COPION, an international NGO of
young volunteers; and the Seoul Global
Center, which helps foreign residents
better adapt to Seoul life.
Especially crowded with visitors
was a special booth selling donations
from ambassadors such as ethnic
items, wines, books and clothes.
Marking the fourth anniversary
this year, the WeAJa Charity Market is
the biggest of its kind in Korea and
has been a meaningful event.
For more information, visit the
English website at http://weaja.
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Grassroots Uganda
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The annual WeAJa Charity
Market ended on Oct. 12 with
more than 400,000 people joining
the event held across the nation.
The active participation of expat communities
turned the charity market into
a multicultural festival.
The Seoul International Women’s
Association, consisting of wives of
foreign ambassadors to Korea and
businessman, sold English books,
DVDs and other goods donated by
members.
“I’m very happy the earnings will
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Over 400,000 people across the nation participated in the WeAJA Charity Market on Oct. 12
Seoul Global Center
Little Travelers
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