International activities are a stepping stone to a better world.
Working with Better World
Better World is a specialized organization that runs integrated youth activities, international exchange, international education, overseas volunteering and international development programs, based on its expertise in international volunteering and international exchange.
In addition to its own programs, Better World works closely with governments, schools, companies, youth organizations, civil society organizations and international organizations, continuing its steps toward a sustainable society and a world where we live together.
We run international workcamps, overseas volunteer teams, global education and international exchange together with a wide range of partners. Please review the information below and contact us at any time.
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Inquiries about our programs: info@1.or.kr
Overseas Volunteer Teams
Better World's overseas volunteer team program is an international development activity that puts "sharing" and "learning" into practice in the field. Each team is planned with a country, region and activities suited to the character of the organization or institution that wishes to send volunteers.
Better World's overseas volunteer teams:
work for the development of a region with a long-term view, for sustainable development rather than one-off, temporary activities;
see volunteering not as one-way help but as an opportunity for two-way sharing and learning;
are run as tailored activities that match the character, vision and expectations of the sending organization.
Sending Students to International Workcamps
Think Globally, Act Locally!
International workcamps, where participants from around the world come together to revitalize local communities, are the most global and representative international volunteering and cultural exchange program.
Universities select scholarship students and give them the opportunity to take part in volunteering and cultural exchange with multinational participants at international workcamps, so that they can experience the wider world and develop a global mindset. Since 2000, more than 20 universities have given their students the opportunity to serve local communities around the world together with young people from many countries.
87 countries worldwide, including Europe (to be agreed with the school)
Hosting an International Workcamp
A movement that lights up every corner of a community can begin by hosting a workcamp. Young people from Korea and abroad work and spend time together, creating special rewards and joy. It is a special workcamp where activity becomes learning, and learning leads to joyful sharing. Every year, a variety of local communities, culture and arts organizations, NGOs and others host workcamps with Better World.
When
Summer (July–August)
Duration
2 weeks
Activities
Volunteering in environment, welfare, culture and festivals, children's camps and more
Hosting a Weekend Workcamp
Through weekend volunteering, participants take part in the host organization's activities and learn about its founding purpose and philosophy. Ten to twenty participants from across the country gather at one camp, and through volunteering as well as local culture visits and cultural exchange, it becomes a good opportunity to connect with the organization and the local community.
When
March–December
Duration
One day, 2 days 1 night, or 3 days 2 nights
Global Education
What kind of education do our young people really need to stand as leaders shaping the future in a larger world? Better World's global education develops global talent who will work on a borderless global stage. It is the "real education" that matters more than learning English or gaining overseas experience.
Youth Human Rights Education
A sound and healthy understanding of human rights is essential for growing into global citizens who respect themselves and others and do not discriminate because of differences. Youth human rights education is a core program for the holistic growth of young people.
Education for International Understanding
A broad view of the world and balanced knowledge and attitudes toward international society must go together with planting a global mindset in young people's hearts. Learning about the diversity of the world and how international society is organized, they come to have big dreams of contributing to it.
Global Citizenship Education
A sustainable society where we live together with our global neighbours is sustained by global citizenship based on respect for and understanding of other cultures. Through global citizenship education that helps our young people grow into more mature global citizens, we nurture the future talent of our society.
Youth Competency Development
For the balanced, holistic growth of young people, we use various non-formal education methods. It does not end with "teaching" but builds young people's own power to think and act.
For
Middle and high schools, youth organizations, local governments and others
Duration
Short-term: 3 hours or 1–3 days (decided through consultation) Long-term: 1–6 months (weekly sessions each semester)
Two or more programs can run at the same time, and they can be planned as a camp.
Hosting International Events
Better World hosts a variety of international events with partner organizations around the world. These include events where expert groups from Asia, Europe and around the world gather to exchange views on youth, education and volunteering, as well as festivals and conferences for young people and university students from many countries.
International Exchange: Sending and Inviting
The ways to meet the international community are becoming more diverse. Based on our expertise, we open the way to meet the world more warmly, through sister-city exchanges between local governments, sending local youth abroad, and visits to and from overseas organizations.
