Q1. Please give a brief self-introduction!
Hello! I am Min Ga-eun, who has joined MAP as a second-half 2023 volunteer. My major at university is linguistics, and at MAP I support the operation of the Good Samaritan Scholarship Program, that is, I am in charge of case management!
Q2. Please tell us about your motivation for joining MAP and the work you do.
I think I have always had a thirst for practical work. So I like that, through case management at MAP for developing the capacities of refugee young adults, I can meet refugee young adults in person and listen to their stories. The “Good Samaritan Scholarship,” which funds the scholarship work I am in charge of, was established to help refugees realize their vision in Korean society through capacity development and academic support. In particular, it runs through a wonderful process in which the scholarship donated by the sisters who work with refugees at Good Samaritan’s House goes back to helping refugees. I am in charge of the case management of four people so that the scholarship can be run in line with its purpose!
Q3. Please fill in the blank in “I want to be a ___ volunteer”!
I want to be a kind volunteer!
Q4. What do you think our society needs most right now in order to become a better society?
Many things are needed, but I think we need an attitude of not judging carelessly.
Q5. What gives you your own small but certain happiness?
I cannot do it every time, but I would like to answer reading a book on public transport. I think I am happy when I listen to a song I like and the book I opened turns out to be to my liking. I also feel good because it seems that my attempt to get away, even a little, from phone addiction has succeeded.
Q6. Lastly, what kind of “change” do you want to bring about through your activities at MAP? (Required)
First, through developing the capacities of the four people I am in charge of, I want to bring a small but clear change to their lives in Korea. And I would be glad if we could create together an opportunity to think about and understand refugees without prejudice.