현재위치 한국로타리 및 총재단 > 위원회 > 북한문제 특별 위원회 영문판 브로셔 PLEASE LOOK AFTER THESE CHILDREN. Currently, the Korea peninsula is the only divided country in the world. North Korea is facing a major crisis due to an overall fall of economy since 1990 caused by continuing economic stagnation and extreme drought that resulted in lack of food and in turn, low labor productivity. The reports of the international organization members who visited North Korea show the seriousness of the starvation conditions there. Especially, the malnutrition of children warns us that the country is in a crisis that requires an immediate attention. During the months of September and October of last year, international organizations such as WFO, FAO and EU conducted a formal investigation of the North Korean children's nutrition status for the first time. The study conducted that 16% of children of ages seven and younger were in the state of acute malnutrition and 62% in the state of chronic malnutrition and growth retardation. These statistics may not be accurate. However, it is undeniable that countless North Korean children are dying due to starvaton even now. If we are determined enough, we can help them. Plea se look after these children. .  Children who were about to fall over due to starvation and yet had bright, animated eyes..... we wonder if they are still alive today. ◎ THE INITIATION OF THE UNPRECEDENTED HELPING GRANT FOR NORTH KOREA The helping grant of the Rotary Foundation to North Korea was made possible by contributions from Rotarians who were informed of the North Korean children's aid project by the 1997-98 governors Young-Eui Lim (district 3650) and Herbert H. Kamm(district 5810). The scale of this project which the Rotary Foundation approved on September 19, 1998(approval no.61) is $31,650; of which $11,100 came from district 5810, $10,000 district 3650, and $10,550 from the Rotary Foundation. District 3650 and 5810, through funds from the Helping Grant ,presented two ambulances, various vehicle supplies, and 120 boxes of medical supplies to Pyongyang Medical college of North Korea. We expect that the Rotary's logo printed on the ambulances will contribute to Rotary's recognition in North Korea. Govenors(97-98) Herbert H. Kamm of district 5810 and Young-Eui Lim of district 3650 and their spouses at the 1997 Rotary International convention in Calgary, Canada. ◎ ESTABLISHMENT OF ROTARY'S DIRECT AID TO NORTH KOREA So far sending aid to North Korea in the name of Rotary has not been possible in Korea. However, due to the tenacious effort of the Korean Rotary Council of Governors, on March 26, 1999 the Korean government recognized the "Korean Rotary Council of Governors" as an official organization that can support North Korea directly. Since then, it has been possible to send aid to North Korea in the name of Rotary. The execution of Helping Grant #61 made a lasting impression in the minds of Korean Rotarians, and they sincerely hope that there will be more Rotary programs that can help North Korea. Ambulances with the Rotary logo roam the streets of Pyongyang, North Korea. ◎ THE FOLLOWING IS HOW YOU CAN HELP! First of all, there is a greatest need for food. In addition to general food items , they need powdered milk, high calorie food, baby food, etc. Next on the list are medical supplies. Because malnutrition in children cause their immune systems to weaken , even a simple cold or diarrhea can become a fatal disease. In order to treat these children who are susceptible to such diseases as enteritis , pneumonia, tuberculosis, and sepsis, we need antibiotics, normal saline solution, Ringer's solution, dextrose solution, and multi vitamins. In addition, we need basic vaccines to prevent epidemic diseases like measles, polio, diphtheria, and pertussis. We also need refrigerators for proper storage of vaccines, syringes, disinfectant, bandages, surgical medications, etc. And of course, urgent relief goods such as clothes, shoes, and blankets are just as important as food and medical supplies. The North Korean children who are dying from starvation are looking to us for help. Our small contributions can be a big help to them. Now is the time for us Rotarians to throw ourselves into the North Korea supporting project. This is a matter of urgency. It is our assumption that the conventional IV line has been replaced by a rubber tube judging by the thickness of it. The use of a piece of cloth to wrap the head due to the lack of adhesive tape is noticeable. Children with severe malnutrition Ten children are sharing old one blanket. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL KOREA ROTARY CENTER 930 Royal Building, 5 Dangju-dong, Chongro-gu, Seoul, 110-071 KOREA TEL : 82-2-738-1501 FAX : 82-2-732-5843 E-mail : Rotaryko@Chollian.net THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA TEL : 1-847-866-3000 FAX : 1-847-328-8554(8281) http://www. Rotary. org