NECHON Social Cooperative
Solving the world's problems in sustainable ways
Through climate crisis response, global talent development, and water problem solving, we create a sustainable world where people and nature coexist.
Overview
Overview
NGO · Ministry of Foreign Affairs Social Cooperative No. 5
MFA No. 5
Social Cooperative
NGO
Non-profit International Development Organization
Public Interest Corporation
Certified
As Nechon's nonprofit entity and public interest corporation, we advance international and domestic cooperative projects and independent nonprofit programs.
Founding Purpose
- Domestic and international development cooperation projects
- Social service provision for vulnerable groups (education, etc.)
The purpose is to solve domestic and international social problems and contribute to the common prosperity of humanity.
Mission
Mission
Three Core Missions
Rather than merely solving problems, we aim to create a better environment through problem-solving. We see developing countries not as recipients of aid, but as partners moving forward together.
01
Climate Crisis Response
We actively respond to the climate crisis through our Sahara Desert greening project. By planting trees and practicing agroforestry, we absorb carbon and restore ecosystems.
02
Global Talent Development
Through language, technical, and entrepreneurship education, we build the self-reliance of developing countries. We cultivate people who can solve problems on their own.
03
Water Problem Resolution
Through rice farming and water resource management, we build sustainable water supply systems in desert regions. Life grows where there is water.
SDGs
Creating and Implementing Sustainable Alternatives
Nechon addresses the challenges facing the earth based on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Climate Action
Climate Action
We create the necessary changes to protect the earth from the imminent disasters caused by the climate crisis. We counter the climate crisis by greening the Sahara Desert through agriculture and forestry.
Life On Land
Life on Land
Through agroforestry, we protect and restore terrestrial ecosystems, ensure sustainable forest management, and combat desertification, land degradation, and biodiversity loss.
No Poverty
No Poverty
Rather than ending poverty through relief alone, we enable people to solve problems themselves by unlocking their own potential.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Decent Work & Growth
Through technical education and communication training, we nurture global talent and create jobs and income to improve living conditions.
Solutions
Three Solutions
We carry out sustainable agriculture and forestry in the heart of the desert. Even in a desert where nothing seems to grow, water transforms it into a land of life.
01 · Agriculture
Agriculture
Through rice farming in the desert, we address hunger in developing countries and drive the shift from subsistence to commercial agriculture.
02 · Forestry
Forestry
We plant fast-growing tree species that can adapt to desert conditions to achieve greening. We actively plant trees as carbon sinks and carry out carbon reduction projects.
03 · Education
Education
We run consistent education programs for a sustainable development cooperation model. We train experts and create quality employment.
Projects
Key Projects
Project 01
Greening Sahara
Greening the Sahara Desert
We actively respond to the climate crisis. Restoring forests in already urbanized areas is impossible. Through our desert greening project, Nechon creates forests around rice paddies via agroforestry, stores carbon, and builds an environment for future generations.
200+
Trees Planted
30 Tons
CO₂ per hectare
Senegal
Activity Region
Project 02
L.T.E Project
Language · Technology · Employment
This is a fundamental talent development model that enables self-reliance through language (communication & culture), technical education, and local employment. We support potato production and farm equipment rental projects in 3 villages of Dhading, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
Language
Korean & English education
Technology
Agriculture, IT, construction, etc.
Employment
Local employment & entrepreneurship
Business & Collaboration
Nonprofit Business & Institutional Collaboration
비영리 사업 · Non-profit Business
- Climate Crisis Response Projects
- Rural Income Improvement Projects
기관협력 · Institutional Collaboration
국내
국제
Impact
Impact Metrics
Direct Beneficiaries
180명
(2025 현재)
Indirect Beneficiaries
1,200명
(2025 현재)
Trees Planted
3,600그루 / 5ha
Greening Sahara
Carbon Reduction
33.5 tCO₂eq
(2025 현재)
Key Milestones
- 2023.05.31 Approved as Ministry of Foreign Affairs Social Cooperative No. 5
- 2024.09.21 Keynote presentation at UN FAO World Food Forum
- 2024.10 UN FAO partnership agreement and official registration
Vision
Vision
Nechon connects Korea with countries across Africa and Asia,
creating a sustainable planet for future generations.
"If we don't do it, no one will."
— 장 지글러 (「왜 세계의 절반은 굶주리는가」 저자)
Organization
Organization
단체명
NECHON 네촌사회적협동조합
고유번호
389-82-00568
주소
경기도 고양시 일산동구 탄중로 417번길 7-9, B1
이메일
ngo@nechon.org
전화
070-4452-4472
후원계좌
신한은행 140-014-446441
예금주: 네촌사회적협동조합