Change in Action: David Yong DREAM Fund Visits Human Asia’s “Angel to Angel” Logistics Warehouse

The David Yong DREAM Fund, established to support children, youth, and vulnerable communities so they do not have to give up on their dreams, is continuing its child support activities in cooperation with the international NGO Human Asia.   David Yong, a Singaporean entrepreneur and founder of the DREAM Fund, recently visited the logistics warehouse of Human Asia (President: Changrok Soh) located in Seojong-myeon, Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi Province.   The visit took place as part of the non-face-to-face donation campaign “Angel to Angel.” During the visit, David Yong personally packed winter clothing and essential items for children and also donated goods himself, reinforcing a hands-on, field-based approach to giving. The visit was intended to go beyond simple financial contributions and to take part directly in the process through which donations reach those in need.   The “Angel to Angel” campaign is a donation initiative that delivers children’s clothing, shoes, and daily necessities to economically vulnerable families in Korea through a non-contact system. The campaign began as a one-time initiative in late 2021, but ongoing requests for continued support highlighted the need for sustainability. In response, Human Asia reopened the campaign in earnest following the establishment of its logistics warehouse in November 2025.   The campaign operates through a virtuous cycle connecting donor angels, volunteer angels, and angels(recipient family). Donors contribute gently used items, volunteers inspect, sort, and pack them, and recipient families receive customized boxes tailored to the age and needs of their children. According to Human Asia, it takes an average of three boxes of donated items to prepare one complete support package for a single family, reflecting the campaign’s thorough screening process.   David Yong stated, “I packed each item with the hope that it would help make this winter a little warmer and safer,”“I hope people remember that support is not coming from afar, but from individuals who are moving their hands and standing together with them.”   Human Asia commented, “For children, clothing and shoes are not simply items—they are a minimum starting point for stepping into school and society. Our partnership with the DREAM Fund has been instrumental in expanding this campaign into a more stable and sustainable model of giving.”   The “Angel to Angel” campaign is currently accepting donations on an ongoing basis, including ▲gently used children’s clothing (ages 3–15), ▲sneakers, ▲food items, and ▲new bedding. Anyone may participate, and detailed information on donations and applications is available on the official Human Asia website.   Moving forward, the DREAM Fund plans to continue working with Human Asia and other partners to expand its support for children and youth across Asia.    정현식 기자angel logistics logistics warehouse human asia dream fund

2026.01.08. 15:53

David Yong Dream Fund Supports Winter Jacket Donation to Seoul Child Welfare Facilities

On December 22 (Mon), the David Yong Dream Fund donated a total of 107 winter jackets to three Seoul Metropolitan Government child welfare facilities— Dream Tree Village Boys, Dream Tree Village Girls, and Children’s Blue Center—in celebration of the year-end season and Christmas.   This winter jacket donation was planned through conversations about sharing and social impact between the David Yong Dream Fund and In-tae Oh, CEO of Zinjja Company and founder of the Good Influence Store, widely known for the “Free Pasta” initiative. Inspired by Mr. Oh’s continued commitment to supporting underprivileged children and neighbors, the Dream Fund joined in his proposal, leading to the realization of this meaningful support.   The donation was designed to help children and youth stay warm and healthy during the winter cold. It was delivered as a Christmas gift and a “warm year-end present,” with jackets carefully prepared to reflect the age, size, and specific needs of the children living at each facility.   The David Yong Dream Fund is a philanthropic initiative thatbsupports children, youth, and vulnerable communities so they can continue to dream and envision their futures. The fund is professionally operated by ASEAN Lab, which oversees its operations and supports a wide range of social contribution activities.   David Yong stated, “I hope these jackets go beyond being simple winter clothing and become a warm message reminding the children that someone believes in and supports them.” He added, “True to its name, the Dream Fund hopes its commitment to supporting ‘dreams’ will be meaningfully shared with the children living at those three Dream Centers.”   Kyung-ah Heo, President of Dream Tree Village Girls, Suckk-bin Byun, President of Dream Tree Village Boys, and Eun-joo Park, President of the Children’s Blue Center also expressed their gratitude, stating, “Just as the word ‘dream’ in our facility names suggests, helping children grow without losing hope is essential. This winter jacket support was a truly meaningful and much-needed gift, and it will help the children spend this winter with both physical warmth and emotional comfort.”   Meanwhile, Seoul Metropolitan Government Dream Tree Village Centers are public child welfare facilities that provide care and independence support for children and youth in need. They operate a variety of welfare programs aimed at promoting healthy growth and stable independence.   The Dream Fund plans to continue its ongoing efforts in sharing and giving, striving to build a society where more children can grow with hope and pursue their dreams.    정현식 기자facilities donation dream fund winter jackets dream tree

2025.12.23. 0:13