About Marudam
Marudam (마루담) is inspired by maru (마루), a traditional Korean space where people gather and rest, and damda (담다), meaning “to hold” or “to contain.” Together, the name represents a space that holds every person’s story with care.
Marudam was created to bring people and professionals together in a way that is more accessible, thoughtful, and personal. We aim to create a space where individuals can find support that fits them, while professionals can connect, contribute, and grow through meaningful work.
Mission & Vision
Mission
To make professional support more accessible, affordable, and personal through thoughtful matching, multilingual options, and partnerships that help reduce barriers to care.
Vision
A world where everyone can find support that understands their language, culture, and personal needs—where seeking help feels natural, and financial circumstances do not determine who receives care.
Founder & Value
Kezia Lewitra, B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Christian Counseling, is the founder of Marudam. Currently based in Korea, her academic and cross-cultural experience spans Indonesia, Australia, and Korea, with a background in psychology, counseling, education, and community work.
She also holds an educational certification from ACSI and is currently completing further education studies through UCLA, expected to be completed in 2027. Through her work across different cultures and communities, she saw the difficult it can be for people to find support that fits their language, background, needs, and circumstances. This experience became part of the inspiration behind Marudam.
Empathy
We listen with care and respect each person’s needs, background, and boundaries.
Fairness
We aim to create a balanced platform that respects professional expertise while helping people find support that fits their needs and circumstances.
Integrity
We value transparency, privacy, ethical practice, and responsibility in every relationship we build.
Our Identity
Our symbol reflects the idea that growth does not always follow a straight path. The continuous form represents movement through different seasons of life, while the separate point represents a moment to pause, reflect, and move forward again.
Together, they represent Marudam as a space where every story has room to unfold in its own way.
SOL by The Marudam Society
SOL is a community initiative under The Marudam Society, created to support growth, connection, and meaningful participation across different stages of life.
SOL by The Marudam Society
SOL is a community initiative under The Marudam Society, created to support growth, connection, and meaningful participation across different stages of life.
SOL stands for Spectrum, Outreach, and Leverage. Inspired by the Latin word sol, meaning “sun,” SOL reflects a desire to bring light, growth, and possibility into individuals and communities.
Spectrum — Supports people across different stages of life, from childhood to adulthood, in understanding their interests, strengths, potential, education, and career direction.
Outreach — Creates opportunities for gathering, community, and connection through shared activities, service, and meaningful experiences.
Leverage — Helps people develop themselves and make better use of their strengths, skills, knowledge, and experience so they can continue growing.
