Marianne & Margaret

Announcement of the「3rd Marianne and Margaret Youth Hope-Adding Contest」

In order to widely promote the spirit of service, human rights, and philanthropy of the two nurses Marianne and Margaret, who cared for Hansen's disease patients on Sorokdo with nothing but love and dedication for 43 years,

and to foster the character development of youth and expand voluntary participation in community service, the「3rd Marianne and Margaret Youth Hope-Adding Contest」is hereby announced as follows.

1. Contest Period: May 1 (Thu) ~ June 30 (Mon), 2025

2. Eligibility: High school students nationwide and youth of equivalent age

3. Content: Written review of a designated video (*including personal volunteer experience)

    - Theme: "The Value of Sharing and Service as Felt Through the Lives of the Two Nurses"

    - Designated Video: "Nurses Marianne and Margaret of Sorokdo" (46 minutes)

        ※ Available to watch via QR code and link in the announcement

4. Announcement and Award Ceremony:

    - Announcement: November / 7 recipients total

    - Award Ceremony: November 28 (Fri), 2025 / Sorokdo Marianne and Margaret Sharing Training Center

    - Award Details: Certificates and total prize money of 14,000,000 KRW (2,000,000 KRW each)

        Minister of the Interior and Safety Award (2 recipients), Jeollanam-do Governor Award (2 recipients), Goheung County Mayor Award (1 recipient), Goheung County Council Chairman Award (1 recipient), Chairman of the Marianne and Margaret Promotion Project Committee Award (1 recipient)

5. Inquiries: Goheung County Resident Welfare Division, Welfare Policy Team 061-830-5908 / For further details, please refer to the Goheung County website (http://www.goheung.go.kr)