Pulmuone Foundation Surpasses 500,000 Participants in Earth Citizen Education Programs
The Pulmuone Foundation’s ‘Earth Citizen Education’ initiative, focused on promoting healthy food, environmental stewardship, and sustainable living, has reached a significant milestone, exceeding 500,000 cumulative participants. The foundation provides educational programs for all age groups, aiming to foster a greater understanding of sustainability and responsible citizenship.
Expanding Educational Reach Across Generations
Pulmuone Foundation operates educational programs encompassing food, environmental protection, and societal well-being, designed for individuals from kindergarteners to adults. These programs aim to cultivate awareness and action towards a sustainable future. The foundation’s Earth Citizenship Education program focuses on developing proper eating habits, environmental protection practices, empathy, and scientific thinking skills.
Program Breakdown and Key Areas of Focus
The foundation offers a diverse range of programs, including ‘Children’s Wholesome Food Education’, ‘Excellent Cleaning Class’, and ‘Empathy Education for Coexistence’. Food education constitutes the largest portion of the foundation’s educational efforts, representing over 70% of total participation, with over 350,000 students having participated in these programs.
Evolution of Food Education Programs
Pulmuone Foundation initiated ‘Children’s Wholesome Food Education’ in 2010. Recognizing the need for broader education, the foundation expanded its offerings to include ‘Adult Wholesome Food Education’ in 2015 and ‘Senior Wholesome Food Education’ in 2017. ‘Children’s Wholesome Food Education’ alone has reached over 260,000 students since its inception.
Pulmuone Foundation’s Commitment to Social Responsibility
Established in 2012, the Pulmuone Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to conducting community outreach activities systematically . The foundation engages in large-scale campaigns across four key areas: wholesome foods, environmental protection, community outreach, and cultural support.
About Pulmuone Foundation
The Pulmuone Foundation aims to promote a sustainable future for both people and the planet through education, research, and practical implementation . The foundation’s Earth Citizen Education program, certified in 2025, focuses on three core areas: healthy food, a healthy environment, and a sustainable society.
The foundation’s perform is rooted in the principles of “love for our neighbors” and “respect for life,” as embodied by its founder, Won Kyung-sun, a farmer and pacifist who was an early advocate for addressing global famine .