Ponder and Diary

Through the "Pinky Promise (Saekisongarak) Volunteer Initiative," Volunteers Provide Regular Companionship, Housing Restoration, and Sports Event Support—Receiving 53 Awards & Commendations Since 2014 💬 "They didn't just cut my hair—sitting warm by my side and reassuring my nervous heart before surgery gave me immense strength." — Kim Deok-bae (60s, pseudonym), Beneficiary of Gyeongju Branch Haircut Outreach Under the 2026 National Day of Persons with Disabilities slogan, "An Ordinary Daily Life for Everyone," institutional support must be paired with close, compassionate local action. While the Korean government expands daytime care and independent living policies, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group has been bridging emotional and practical gaps through its long-running "Pinky Promise (Saekisongarak) Volunteer Initiative" —promising continuous, regular companionship rather than one-time events. In the first half of 2026 alone, 498 volunt...

Addressing Social Isolation Through Practical Care For individuals with severe physical disabilities, everyday tasks such as visiting a hair salon can pose significant mobility challenges. This lack of access often extends beyond personal grooming, inadvertently contributing to social isolation and a sense of disconnection from the local community. To address this gap and offer practical assistance, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Seoul Dongbu Branch conducted its regular "Pinky Promise" (Saekki-sonkarak) Hair-Grooming Service —a specialized talent-donation initiative designed to provide physical convenience and vital emotional support. Professional Talent Donation in the Heart of the Community On May 22nd, the emergency welfare operation took place in the open lot in front of the Gongneung Branch of the Seoul Association of the Physically Disabled in Nowon-gu, Seoul. Skilled Mobilization: The initiative was highly organized, mobilizing 11 dedicated volunteers, including 3 ...