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Singer and actress IU donates 200 million won to multiple charities on her 18th debut anniversary

According to Soompi, IU donated a total of 200 million won under her fan club UAENA to mark her 18th debut anniversary on September 18, giving 50 million won to each of four organizations: the Social Welfare Society, the Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital, the Heart-Heart Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity Korea. The donation supports various programs including aiding independent living for young adults leaving care, rehabilitation for financially challenged youths, living and education support for young women preparing for independence, and improving veterans' housing; the agency EDAM Entertainment shared IU’s message and the sponsorship certificates.

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Singer and actress IU donates 200 million won to multiple charities on her 18th debut anniversary
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  1. 01Total donation: 200 million won (approximately $144,000).
  2. 0250 million won donated to each of four organizations: Social Welfare Society, Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital, Heart-Heart Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Korea.
  3. 03Purpose includes support for independent living for former institutionalized youths, rehabilitation for financially challenged youths, living/educational/mental health support for young women preparing for independence, and improving housing for veterans.
  4. 04Donation date: September 18, on IU's 18th debut anniversary.
  5. 05Agency statement: EDAM Entertainment shared IU’s message and the sponsorship certificates.

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