We "met" Mrs. Josephine Peel Campbell today. She's another one of the missionaries who fell in love with the Korean people...especially with the girls in one of the poorer sections of Seoul and knew that the country need strong women leaders. Mrs. Campbell began a school for the education of girls in 1897 with help of The Southern Methodist church. Funds were raised through a campaign in South Carolina to recognize birthdays but collecting an offering. Paiwha has lifted many young girls out of poverty because of Mrs. Campbell's hard work. This school continues to exist through the efforts of the Korean Methodist Church. Scholarship funds are needed to assists the internships and special educational opportunities necessary for a top notch education for the urban poor of Seoul.
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| A view from the school's court yard |
Our team stands with Mrs. Campbell
in a little outdoor sitting area at the school.
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| There was even a "Sister Act" number for special music by the elected leadership of the school. |
Today there are 600 girls in middle school and 900 girls in high school and 3500 in college. Girls come form the area to attend school today on a beautiful campus area Paiwha ... which means nourishing flower.
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