History

A record of our continued growth,
shaped by years of challenges and achievements.

WITH History

2020 ~ Present

Sustainable Nutrition Models & International Partnerships

2026
  • 03

    Participated in the Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum (GEEF) 2026 International Health and Nutrition Session, “Climate Crisis and Nutrition Security: Building Resilient Communities.”

  • Held the Opening Ceremony of the School Meal Capacity Building Center and three model schools (Schools No. 9, No. 40, and No. 48) in Mongolia.

2025
  • 12

    Hosted the Manna Camp: Healthy Dietary Habits and Nutrition Improvement Program for North Korean Defector Women.

  • 10

    Held the Opening Ceremony of the East Africa Institute for Nutrition Improvement (EAIN) at Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU), Tanzania.

  • 09

    Received the 2025 Minister of Health and Welfare Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to international health cooperation.

  • 03

    Participated in the Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum (GEEF) International Health and Nutrition Session: “Better Nutrition for All – Wholistic Health Changes for Yellow Window.”

  • 01

    Hosted a Seminar on Nutrition Management Awareness for School Meal Programs in the Mbeya Region, Tanzania.

2024
  • 09

    Launched the PMC Project for Hospitalized Children’s Health Promotion at the National Pediatric Hospital of Cambodia (2024–2027).

  • 06

    Hosted the 30th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony and Academic Conference celebrating the partnership between WITH and the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST).

  • 05

    Launched the School Meal Nutrition Manager Capacity Building Project in partnership with Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU), Tanzania.

2023
  • 10

    Recognized as a Best Practice in the 2023 ODA White Paper published by the Office for Government Policy Coordination for the Mongolia Nutrition Intervention and Policy Advocacy Project.

  • 05

    Selected as a best practice in the KCOC project, “Identifying CSO SDG Performance Cases Applying the Principles of Participation, Empowerment, and Non-discrimination,” for the Mongolia case.

  • 02

    Provided scholarships for youth at Uvs Ulaangom College, Mongolia, and implemented a rural soum relief project.

  • 01

    Launched the “Global Citizenship Education on the Move” program for future generations.

2022
  • 12

    Launched the PMC Project for Improving School Meal Environments and Capacity Building in primary and secondary schools across Mongolia (2022–2026).

  • 10

    Registered WITH Mongolia Branch as a local NGO.

  • Featured in the KCOC publication, “Research on the Effectiveness of Civil Society International Development Cooperation Projects,” highlighting the Mongolia Nutrition Intervention (School Meal) Project.

  • 07

    Opened the Korean Culture Center at Uvs Aimag Ulaangom College, Mongolia.

  • 06

    Implemented the Hunger Pandemic Emergency Response Project in Madagascar, Mongolia, and Cambodia.

2021
  • 08

    Hosted the East Africa Swahili-speaking Region Strategy Seminar (Online Webinar).

  • 06

    Implemented COVID-19 Emergency Response Projects in Madagascar, Mongolia, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

2020
  • 12

    Received the “Together Side by Side Award” at the 1st KCOC International Development Cooperation Awards.

  • 08

    Implemented the COVID-19 Emergency Response Project for vulnerable communities in Uvs Province, Mongolia.

  • Implemented COVID-19 Emergency Response Projects in Hlegu Township, Yangon Region, Myanmar, and Khum Tang Sya, Cambodia.

  • 05

    Implemented the COVID-19 Emergency Response Project in Songinokhairkhan District, Mongolia.

  • 04

    Implemented the COVID-19 Emergency Response Project in Madagascar.

2010 ~ 2019

Expansion of Global Health and Nutrition Programs

2019
  • 10

    Held the Indochina Regional Strategy Meeting for Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.

  • 09

    Launched the “Dream for Every Child” Education Project in Talatamaty, Madagascar (Phase 1, 2019–2024).

  • 06

    Held the Northeast Asia Regional Strategy Meeting in Mongolia.

  • 01

    Hosted the 6th Overseas Branch Conference at Busan Arpina.

2018
  • 10

    Conducted feasibility studies for projects in Kigoma and Mbeya, Tanzania.

  • 09

    Conducted a project identification study for the education project in Talatamaty, Madagascar.

  • 06

    Implemented the “Food Culture Ogada” multicultural family exchange program with support from Mapo-gu.

  • 02

    aunched the Food and Beverage Vocational Capacity Building Project for out-of-school youth in Yangon, Myanmar (2018–2020).

  • Launched the Infant and Young Child Nutrition and School Meal Improvement Project in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (2018–2020).

2017
  • 12

    Published the Mongolia School Meal Operation Guidelines (MUST / Ministry of Education / WITH).

  • 06

    Published the WITH Sustainable Development Report prepared by the WITH Mid- to Long-term Development Committee.

  • 05

    Implemented the “Cookies for You, Cooking for You” project through the Mapo-gu NGO Volunteer Support Program.

  • 04

    Conducted a feasibility study for the Integrated Vocational Training Project for Urban Poor Youth in Yangon, Myanmar, including food and beverage professional training.

  • 02

    Launched the Integrated Maternal and Child Health Nutrition Improvement Project Using Local Crops in Khum Tang Sya, Phnom Sruoch District, Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia (2017–2024, three phases over ten years).

  • Signed an MOU with the Ministry of Health of Cambodia for the Kampong Speu Project.

2016
  • 12

    Registered WITH Cambodia as an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia.

  • 11

    Hosted the 10th Anniversary Strategy Forum, “Achieving the SDGs through Addressing Polarized Global Nutrition Issues,” at the LG Convention Hall, International Education Building, Ewha Womans University.

  • 05

    Launched the first cohort of WITH Dream Supporters at Jijok High School, Daejeon.

  • 04

    Supported the installation of water pumps in Ponzogol and Thakurgaon, Bangladesh.

  • Held the Opening Ceremony of the Nutrition Counseling and Education Center at Hang-Uul Hospital, Mongolia.

2015
  • 12

    Implemented a pilot project for the Maternal and Child Health Nutrition Improvement Program in Chhneung Kpuor Village, Khum Tang Sya, Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.

  • 10

    Hosted the 35th Anniversary Celebration of Hang-Uul Hospital and the Therapeutic Diet Competition in Mongolia.

  • 09

    Registered the WITH Madagascar Branch with the Ministry of Interior of Madagascar.

  • 07

    Conducted a regional needs assessment for a new project in Khum Tang Sya, Phnom Sruoch District, Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.

2014
  • 10

    Held the Opening Ceremony of the Nutrition Education Center at Songinokhairkhan District Primary Health Centers, Mongolia.

  • 08

    Conducted a feasibility study for the Maternal and Child Health Nutrition Project in Cameroon.

  • 05

    Conducted a Regional Nutrition Assessment Study in Bangladesh in partnership with Well International.

  • 04

    Hosted the 20th Anniversary Ceremony and Academic Seminar commemorating the partnership between WITH and the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST).

  • Signed an MOU with the Ulaanbaatar City Health Department, Mongolia.

2013
  • 12

    Held the Opening Ceremony of the Therapeutic Meal Demonstration Program at Hang-Uul Hospital, Mongolia.

  • Began a five-year School Foodservice Management Consulting Program for the Student Cafeteria (Meal Plus) at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology in partnership with Suyang F&G.

  • 10

    Conducted and analyzed the Nationwide School Meal Survey in Mongolia.

  • 06

    Signed an MOU with VETA Vocational Training School in Tanzania and established the Baking Academy.

  • 05

    Launched the Superman and Mama School projects in Madagascar.

  • 03

    Signed an MOU with Jakarta International University, Indonesia.

  • 01

    Initiated a nutrition education research project for patients at the Songinokhairkhan District Health Center, Mongolia.
    March

2012
  • 08

    Held the Opening Ceremony of the Nutrition Research and Training Laboratory at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST).

  • 04

    Launched the Dream Bag Campaign for Global Citizenship Education.

  • 01

    Launched the International Scholarship Sponsorship Program.

2011
  • 12

    Implemented the Integrated Health Improvement, Malnutrition Prevention, and Treatment Project in Ethiopia in partnership with World Vision Korea.

  • 10

    Became a full member of the Korea NPO Forum.

  • 09

    Held the Opening Ceremony of the Nutrition Education Center at Songinokhairkhan District Health Center, Mongolia.

  • 03

    Conducted research on nutritional supplements in Bihar, India.

  • Registered the WITH Tanzania Branch.

  • 02

    Launched the Child Nutrition Improvement and Health Promotion Project in Kasanka, Tanzania (2011–2014).

2010
  • 11

    Renewed the Memorandum of Agreement (MIN) between WITH Mongolia and the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST), continuing the partnership established in 2000 with biennial renewals.

  • 10

    Held the Opening Ceremony of the 3rd Mongolia School Meal Pilot Program at Dashinchilen Soum School and officially launched school meal services.

  • 08

    Became a full member of the Korea NGO Council for Overseas Cooperation (later renamed the Korea NGO Council for Overseas Development Cooperation, KCOC).

2006 ~ 2009

Strengthening the Foundation for International Programs

2009
  • 11

    Launched the Nutritional Supplement Support Project for North Korean Children.

  • 06

    Developed the Yellow Window Index.

  • Published the inaugural issue of Nutrition Action 2009 (Vol. 1).

  • Hosted the Balance Seminar: Nutrition Challenges and Solutions for the Yellow Window Affected by Poverty and Hunger at the LG Convention Hall, Ewha Womans University.

  • 03

    Launched the Nutritional Supplement Support Project for North Korean Children.

2008
  • 12

    Launched the Nutrition Intervention School (NIS), First Cohort, in Cambodia.

  • Launched the International Nutrition Activist Program.

  • 11

    Implemented an emergency relief project in Myanmar.

  • 09

    Held the Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Mongolia School Meal Pilot Program at Arkhangai School No. 2 and officially launched school meal services.

  • 06

    Implemented an emergency relief project for refugees in the Central African Republic.

  • Conducted research in three African countries (South Africa, Kenya, and Cameroon).

  • 01

    Hosted the Night of Sponsorship for the 2nd Mongolia School Meal Pilot Program at Bethany Hall, Youngnak Church.

2007
  • 12

    Registered as a Non-Profit Civil Organization with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

  • 07

    Conducted feasibility studies in three African countries (Cameroon, Kenya, and the Central African Republic).

2006
  • 11

    Signed an agreement with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of Mongolia to implement the Mongolia School Meal Pilot Project.

  • Conducted a dietary research project among ethnic minority communities in Yunnan Province, China.

  • Held the Opening Ceremony of the 1st Mongolia School Meal Pilot Program at Ulaanbaatar School No. 58 and officially launched school meal services.

  • 08

    Hosted the Hourglass Seminar at the World Church Cooperation Center, Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary.

  • 07

    Conducted feasibility studies in four African countries (Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania, and the Central African Republic).

  • 05

    WITH was officially established as a non-profit organization, originating from the Obangiya (Five Loaves and Two Fish) Mission, under the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.