A day after his 40th birthday, it has been revealed that actor Jo In Sung made a generous donation towards the young individual in the country of Tanzania.
July 28 when the "It's Okay, That's Love" star celebrated his 40th birthday. On the same day, Jo In Sung's new movie "Escape from Mogadishu" had its premiere in theaters and instantly became a hit.
MIRAL Welfare Foundation Exposes Jo In Sung's Heartfelt Gesture Towards the Community of Tanzania
As one of the elite K-drama celebrities, Jo In Sung is known not just for being a respected and well-rounded actor, but most especially for having a big heart to help those who are in need.
According to a non-governmental organization MIRAL Welfare Foundation, actor Jo In Sung has generously donated 500 million won (almost 440 million dollars) to help the people in Tanzania. The foundation also stated that the money given by the Korean star was used to build Singida New Vision School located in central Tanzania.
Singida is said to be one of the poorest regions in Tanzania. And many children do not have the opportunity to attend school. Even though Jo In Sung's secret project happened in 2018, the foundation and the people in Tanzania wanted to show their gratitude towards the A-List actor.
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Jo In Sung Built a Strong Foundation for Young Individuals in Tanzania
There are already 351 students pursuing their education at the newly built school. Jo In Sung also paid a visit to the school in 2019. He even spent time with the students and planted Terminalia in the playgrounds.
During his stay in the facility, Jo In Sung said that the plant Terminalia is a tree that grows to provide shade. He wished that the tree he planted would become a cool and comfortable place for all the students of Singida New Vision School in Tanzania.
Why Did MIRAL Welfare Foundation Reveal Jo In Sung's Big Donation?
Meanwhile, MIRAL Welfare Foundation explained why they decided to finally reveal Jo In Sung's kind gesture. According to one of their representatives, "We would like to express our deepest gratitude to actor Jo In Sung for building the school for he helped the children of Tanzania to establish their own dreams."
The official also added that those young and adult individuals who have been working already have returned to school and continue their education. They were very thankful for actor Jo In Sung.
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Written by Shai Collins.