Moon Ga-young Donates 50 Million Won from the Essay Collection 「PATA」... Worked to Establish a Foundation for Women's Independence in the Slum Area

Actress Moon Ga-young's donation is leading to tangible results that go beyond sharing, bringing warmth and inspiration.

On the 5th, the international relief organization Cointry announced that through Moon Ga-young's continuous support, visible achievements have been made in establishing a foundation for women's independence and providing medical support for children in the slum area of Tulum, Mexico.

Following her donation of 100 million won to Ewha Medical Center last year, Moon Ga-young additionally donated 50 million won from the proceeds of her essay collection 「PATA」 to Cointry. Moon Ga-young communicated directly with the organization to discuss how to utilize the donations, resulting in the funds being focused on building a self-sufficiency model that allows local women to have stable jobs, going beyond just educational support. This has led to practical changes that help local women, including single mothers, achieve economic independence and prevent family breakdowns. Additionally, she contributed to the construction of school restrooms in hygiene-deprived areas and the establishment of an emergency treatment system for children, laying the groundwork to protect children from preventable diseases.

Han Young-jun, the representative of Cointry, stated, "Actress Moon Ga-young understands the value of donations better than anyone, making her a leader-type donor who considers their use and results together," and added, "Her support has changed the life of one woman and created a structure that saves children." He further quoted a line from the movie 〈If We〉, starring Moon Ga-young, saying, "I was really grateful that you became my home back then," expressing gratitude that she has become a refuge for local families beyond just simple support.

The movie 〈If We〉, starring Moon Ga-young, is continuing its success, approaching 2.4 million viewers, and thanks to this, the essay collection 「PATA」 is also receiving steady public interest, recording its 10th edition. Attention is increasingly focused on Moon Ga-young's efforts to return the achievements of her work to social sharing.