Moon Ga-young Donates 50 Million Won from Essay Proceeds to Support Women's Employment & Children's Healthcare in Tulum

Actor Moon Ga-young’s donation is driving real, life-changing results―far beyond a simple charitable gesture.

International relief organization Cointree announced that Moon’s continued support has produced visible progress in Mexico’s Tulum shantytown community, funding both a women’s self-reliance program and children’s medical support.

Following her 100 million won donation to Ewha Medical Center last year, Moon contributed an additional 50 million won to Cointree from the proceeds of her essay collection "PATA". She stayed in direct contact with the organization to discuss how to use the funds. As a result, the donation focused not just on education but on building a self-sustaining model that helps local women secure stable jobs. This has supported economic independence for women, including single mothers, and led to practical changes that help prevent family breakdowns.

Her support also went toward building school restrooms in areas lacking basic sanitation and establishing an emergency treatment system for children, creating a safety net to protect them from preventable diseases.

This effort has spread with voluntary participation from overseas fans. After hearing the news, global fans joined in, adding momentum to a cross-border wave of giving.

Cointree CEO Han Young-joon said, “Actor Moon Ga-young understands better than anyone how precious donations are, which is why she thinks through their use and outcomes―a leader-type donor.” He added that her support “changed a woman’s life and created a system that saves a child.” Quoting a line from Moon’s starring film ‘Once We Were Us,’ he said, “Thank you for being my home back then,” conveying local families’ gratitude for support that became more than aid―a true refuge in their lives.

Moon Ga-young’s film ‘Once We Were Us’ is on the verge of surpassing 2.4 million moviegoers, continuing its strong run. Riding that momentum, her essay collection "PATA" has reached its 10th print run, reflecting steady public interest. 

(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)