Hanwha group companies increase funding for children with disabilities

Seven companies from the Hanwha Group Tech and Life divisions signed an agreement with the Millal Welfare Foundation to expand medical support for children with disabilities.

The companies, which include Hanwha M&S, Hanwha Vision, Hanwha Galleria, Hanwha Hotel & Resorts, Ourhome, Hanwha Semitech, and Hanwha Foodtech, will increase their annual project budget by 50 million won to a total of 250 million won for the next year.

The funding supports surgery and rehabilitation costs for children identified by the Millal Welfare Foundation. The companies use a matching grant system where corporate donations are paired with voluntary contributions from employees. While the program previously focused on children with severe intellectual disabilities, it now includes children requiring treatment for facial disabilities, burn scars, and neurofibromas. Over the past two years, the initiative provided medical expenses to 56 families.

Hanwha reports that children receiving the support have shown physical progress, such as improved posture and better eye contact. The Millal Welfare Foundation noted that the support helps families manage the daily difficulties and financial burdens associated with treating rare diseases and disabilities.