Ewha Womans University began its 140th anniversary fundraising campaign with the inauguration of the Ewha 140th Anniversary Development Supporters’ Committee, Thursday. The campaign aims to raise 140 billion won ($95 million) to strengthen the university’s long-term financial foundations and spread a culture of philanthropy across its academic community. According to Ewha Womans University, the launch event highlighted Ewha’s commitment to advancing its mission of inclusive innovation and civic engagement. Ahead of the formal kickoff, university officials said they had already raised a total of 60 billion won, laying the early groundwork for broader participation. About 100 committee members and prospective donors attended the ceremony, including co-chairs Kim Young-ja of the Seungsan Nanum Foundation; Kim Eun-mi, chair of the Ewha Hakdang Foundation; Lee Myung-kyung, president of the Ewha Alumni Association; Ewha University President Lee Hyang-sook; and Jang Myung-soo, former chair of the Ewha Hakdang Foundation. The program featured an introduction to the university’s vision, a