Canadian Support for N. Korean Refugees
Fundraiser by Michael
This fundraiser supports General Fund
About This Fundraiser
This is a call directly to Canadians to support the English education of North Korea refugees. Canadians are known globally as some of the most empathetic and caring people on earth. We support refugees around the world and we are proud to donate to such a worthy cause.
100,000 KRW will ensure a safe study space for North Korean refugees to learn English.
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About General Fund
In November 2016, the Ministry of Unification in South Korea reported that the number of North Korean refugees escaping to South Korea had surpassed 30,000. Various media report various challenges that refugees face in adjusting to South Korea. An estimated 35 percent of refugees are unemployed, 80 percent work in menial jobs, and refugees who are employed earn 50% of what South Koreans earn.
Escaping North Korea is the first battle many refugees face. Many report that English is a major barrier for many of them, as they struggle with "Konglish" words that have seeped into the South Korean language. TNKR helps refugees by connecting them with volunteer tutors. Since its founding in March 2013, TNKR has connected 315 refugees with more than 650 volunteer tutors and coaches.