Seoul National University engages in social responsibility program in Peru

Seoul National University (SNU) sent a student volunteer team to Peru as part of the school’s global social responsibility program, Jan. 10. According to an SNU official, Wednesday, the university's Global Social Responsibility Center dispatched the team as part of the World Program plus Social Responsibility (SWP+SR) program. The team, named “Narangha,” consists of 24 participants, including undergraduate students, advisory members and a faculty supervisor. The group will carry out social contribution activities in underprivileged urban communities near Lima through Jan. 18 (local time). From Jan. 18 to Jan. 28, participants will take part in academic courses and experiential learning programs in Lima and Cusco. The SWP+SR program is an integrated overseas initiative designed to strengthen students’ global competencies while fostering social responsibility. This year’s program focuses on the theme of “Sustainable Cities and Cultural Heritage in Peru.” Participants will examine social inequality arising from urbanization through field-based learning and explore practical ap