Merry Christmas

One of the best times of the year for giving - where better to start then TNKR? Help me contribute to the sustainability of this organisation that I am honoured to be a part of.

For those of you who do not know, TNKR have been striving for years to help North Korean refugees learn English for free. I have personally witnessed the transformation of shy individuals, seeing them grow and become confident stars who are very much worthy of the world stage. They are increasingly becoming able to tell their stories of how daily life is in North Korea. Their voices serve as a reminder that there is a hell on earth. Their stories must be heard.

I have started this off at 100k Korean Won (about 100USD). And as a bonus, each donation will be matched by an anonymous donor, so 10 USD will be 20 USD!

Thank you and Merry Christmas :)

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.