- In celebration of World Water Day, ShinWon collaborates with Columbia Sportswear and Planet Water Foundation to provide clean drinking water
- Aqua Tower installed at a school in Guatemala, supplying water to up to 1,800 people per day
- Initiative extends beyond water supply to include community self-sufficiency and hygiene education, promoting health equity
(Guatemala & Seoul, South Korea – March 20th 2025) – ShinWon Corporation(CEO: JJ Park), a leading global apparel manufacturer, announced the installation of an Aqua Tower at El Patrocinio Elementary School in Guatemala, in partnership with Columbia Sportswear, in honor of World Water Day.
ShinWon’s contribution to the Aqua Tower installation is part of the Aqua Tower Project, led by the international nonprofit organization Planet Water Foundation, which deploys innovative technology solutions to provide safe drinking water in disaster-affected and impoverished communities across the developing world. Through this initiative, water purification systems are installed in schools and local areas facing severe water scarcity, ensuring long-term sustainability and improved public health.
The newly installed Aqua Tower at El Patrocinio, located near one of ShinWon’s manufacturing facilities in Guatemala, has the capacity to purify up to 1,000 liters of water per hour, supplying clean drinking water for up to 1,800 people daily. This initiative is expected to mitigate waterborne diseases and significantly enhance the quality of life for local residents.
Beyond providing clean drinking water, ShinWon and Columbia have extended their efforts to tackle health inequity and improve public health and hygiene standards. The companies have conducted handwashing and personal hygiene education programs for students, offering guidance on disease prevention and healthy living habits. Additionally, they are working to enhance community resilience by establishing a sustainable water supply system and integrating hygiene education.
JJ Park, CEO of ShinWon, stated, “We are proud to contribute to addressing the global water crisis in celebration of World Water Day. ShinWon remains dedicated to supporting the communities where our overseas subsidiaries operate, delivering meaningful and lasting impact.”
Meanwhile, ShinWon’s export division operates 13 subsidiaries across five countries, including Guatemala, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the United States, with approximately 30,000 employees working in its production facilities. As part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, ShinWon actively engages in social impact initiatives, including the ‘Building Houses with Love’, which improves the housing conditions of its employees, and financial assistance for medical treatment, reinforcing its role as a responsible global corporate citizen.
