Support NK Refugee Mothers to Learn English

Teach North Korean Refugees (TNKR) is a nonprofit organization based in Seoul. The mission of this organization is to help these individuals find and use their voice that will help empower them to not only integrate into a new society and enter the job market, but to also expand their opportunities to study abroad, advance their education, and advocate against the North Korean regime. Most of the North Korean Refugees are mothers here in Korea that need additional support for learning English. Because this organization relies solely on donors to keep their work going, I am asking that you consider donating to this worthwhile cause.

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.