NGO Support | Onnuri Church

Through its NGO, Onnuri Church is building “A Better World” by bringing justice and reconciliation to local communities and the world.

“A Better World” is an international development NGO launched in December 2010 with the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to bring systematic help, justice, and reconciliation to all our neighbors around the globe who are suffering from poverty, disease, disasters, and more.

Outreach Programs & Participation

In line with the UN “Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)”, it carries out overseas programs in Africa, South Asia, and elsewhere, such as child protection, emergency relief, community development, and medical/educational support; domestic programs such as emergency relief and health care; and North Korea programs focused on humanitarian aid.

Overseas Programs

Saving Children's Lives (CRP – Children Rescue Program)

Bonaba area, Senegal, Africa
- Malaria and parasite prevention and treatment program
- Maternal and child health, disease prevention and treatment program
Rwamagana area, Rwanda, Africa
- Maternal and child health, disease prevention and treatment program (malaria, parasites)
- Health care education and service support program
- Partnership program with the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH)
Guinea-Bissau, Africa - New program
- Maternal and child health, disease prevention and treatment program (malaria, parasites)

Emergency Relief

Japan tsunami disaster area relief program (March 2011~ April 2012)
- Beneficiaries: Residents of Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan
- Support provided: Dispatch of an emergency relief team, emergency daily necessities (5 containers), outreach team supplies, support for the construction of Fukushima First Bible Baptist Church
Myanmar refugee humanitarian aid program (May 3~7, 2012)
- Beneficiaries: Residents of Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan
- Support provided: Emergency relief (food, medical care, housing shelters for the rainy season), children's education support (textbooks, school supplies, temporary classroom repairs, nutritional supplements)
Syrian refugee humanitarian aid program (November 2012)
- Beneficiaries: Refugees who fled to the Mafraq region on the Jordanian border
- Support provided: Food and winter supplies

Community Development

South Asia community development
- Drinking water improvement
- Agricultural water development
- Saemaul (New Village) education
Africa community development
- Countries: Senegal, Rwanda, Guinea-Bissau
- Main programs: Medical and health care, drinking water improvement, appropriate technology, next-generation workforce development

Domestic Programs

Emergency Relief

Support and recovery for disaster areas

Medical Support Fund for Children with Disabilities

Medical expense support, such as surgery and treatment costs, for people with disabilities and the poor in Korea and abroad
Treatment cost support for children with multiple disabilities: Konkuk University Medical Center

North Korea Programs

North Korean Children Support and Cooperation Program

Partner organizations: World Vision, Green Tree
Main programs: Tuberculosis eradication, children's support programs

Kyung-Wha Chung Charity Concert for “Saving the Lives of African Children”

Held on September 3, 2012 at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall
Held on May 8, 2013 at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall

※ The Kyung-Wha Chung Charity Concert is to be held every year.

How to Participate & Support

You can take part in the NGO activities of A Better World in the following ways.

Regular/one-time donations,
In-kind donations, child sponsorship,
Anniversary donations, corporate donations

Volunteering, donating your skills

Joining an overseas volunteer team

Learn More About Participating & Supporting A Better World Website