On June 27th, the International Strategy Center 's Contents Team participated in an alley cleanup volunteering activity lead by Yeongdeungpo Citizen's Alliance -- People (P+). As we cleaned the streets of everything from cigarettes to large dumping piles, we greeted local residents & merchants, while learning about the social engagement activities of P+. Activities like this aren't just about trash pickup; they are about building a community network and support system so that individual's struggles can become community struggles to work on and solve together. (This street cleanup will be a monthly event so let us know if you are interested in joining us.) At the end of July, the International Strategy Center and the Yeongdeungpo Citizen's Alliance -- People (P+) will also do a video conference with a similar community network in America. We are very excited to learn and get inspired.

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