​Who We Are        ​

​PTMWC (PyeongTaek Migrant Welfare Centre) is an non-governmental, non-profit, NGO organisation based in Korea that aims to provide developmental and humanitarian aid to support Foreign Workers residing in Korea and abroad. The Association was founded in 2000, by Kim Woo Young, after encountering harsh racial discrimination in cases such as unpaid wages, illegal severance payments, and unfair contracts in the Korean workplace.

Based on this problem, we set out to create an equal society for both migrants and natives by safeguarding and furthering the human rights of immigrants workers.

What We Do                

Since PTMWC's formation, we have started countless projects such as NEKO Happy Dream, Global Star, the Korean Language School, Medical Check ups, Agriculture Support, Cross Cultural Collaboration Conventions, and many other projects to support Migrant Workers abroad.

In this vein, PTMWC  has centers, both in and out of Korea, that strives to tackle workplace and educational problems. 

What Can you Do?

To find out more about what we do ​and how you can
help us, read about our stories and projects below

General Labour Consultating

To support those who are affected by unfair contracts and inhumane working conditions, we provide legal consultations to advise available processes.

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Shelter Operations

​In our facility, we run shelter operations for those without a place to stay in Korea. Here, individuals are advised with counselling as well as being provided food until they can  find steady work.​

Education

As many immigrants who come to work never experienced Korean culture, we help workers assimilate themselves in Korean Culture, Labour Laws, Immigration Policy, and Digital Literacy as well as other things.​

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I go about volunteering to work for PTMWC?
If you are interested in helping us through donations, projects, or other means, contact us through the email (ptmwc@hanmail.com) or leave us a message in the CONTACT US section of the website.  We are always welcome to new ideas and volunteers.
Where and to whom should I address general queries?
For general queries about the day to day running of the NGO or projects that you wish to support, leave us a message on the CONTACT US section, send us an email at (ptmwc@hanmail.com), or call us at one of our hotlines in the ABOUT section. 
Where does PTMWC operate and where is it based? 
PTMWC's work is carried out in several countries (such as Korea, Nepal, Myanmar etc) through country programmes and various centers. We run our main Refugee Service center in PyeongTaek, Korea, and have working sites, farms. and classrooms in Myanmar and Nepal. 
What does PTMWC do?
Read about what we do on the PROJECTS section. 
Where does PTMWC get its funding?
Although we get financial support through the Ministry of Labour and the municipal government in Pyong Taek, we tend to find that we are underfunded in running the centre and affiliated project in Nepal. Due to these issues, we have started running several businesses created through the joint efforts of foreign workers and locals to raise funds.