2009 Annual Report
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Transcript of 2009 Annual Report
Letter from the Vice PresidentJustin Wheeler
Chapters Media Tours Interns Gala Partners
ACTIVITY
AWARENESS
Letter from the Financial ManagerAmanda Moropoulos
FinancialsImpact Future
FINANCIALS IMPACT FUTURE
The UndergroundTheHundredLiberty House
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Letter from the PresidentHannah Song
INTRODUCTION Mission Statement
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Letter from the Vice PresidentJustin Wheeler
Chapters Media Tours Interns Gala Partners
ACTIVITY
AWARENESS
Letter from the Financial ManagerAmanda Moropoulos
FinancialsImpact Future
FINANCIALS IMPACT FUTURE
The UndergroundTheHundredLiberty House
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Letter from the PresidentHannah Song
INTRODUCTION Mission Statement
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Redefining the North Korea crisis through creative storytelling, while providing emergency relief to North Korean refugees and pursuing an end to the human rights crisis.
Image of the Tumen River which runs along the North Korea-China border, and over which refugees escape
Our Mission
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We experienced 106% growth in annual revenue between 2008 to 2009 and, as our financial means increased, all of our programs also evolved. It is an exciting time because we anticipate that this is only the beginning of our growth.”
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It has been an extremely exciting time
for LiNK. As I began 2009 as the new
President, my nervous anticipation
for the challenges we would face
were matched with eager expectation
of new opportunities. We moved
our operations from Washington,
DC, to Los Angeles in January, thus
beginning a series of changes. Over
the year we hired some of the most
exceptional staff that helped to drive
the organization’s new mission and
strategy forward, and push us to
extraordinary levels of growth. We
considered 2009 to be a foundational
year as we refocused our attention on
establishing infrastructure and growing
our grassroots support - both key
elements to sustaining the organization
for the years to come.
As we hit the road on tours across the
country, spreading awareness of this
largely unknown crisis, the response
was tremendous - affirming that these
stories not only needed to be told but
were welcomed to be heard. We were
fueled by the response we saw both
financially and physically. Chapters
launched not only in the US but
all around the world, we had more
volunteers and interns in our office
than ever before, we were engaging in
new partnerships and being presented
with unique opportunities, and all
of these things translated into more
financial support for our programs. We
experienced 106% growth in our fiscal
budget between 2008 to 2009 and, as
our financial means increased, all of our
programs also evolved. It is an exciting
time because we anticipate that this is
only the beginning of our growth.
We continue to learn new things every
day about this crisis and although
the issue remains largely unchanged,
we remain committed to bringing
awareness to the international
community by redefining this issue
and making it relevant, working hard
to protect and assist our North Korean
friends where they can be reached and
supporting and empowering them in
their new lives.
We will continue to offer real and
tangible ways for individuals to be
involved in effecting change and
impacting this issue, and will work
determinedly toward finding solutions
to end the human rights crisis in North
Korea. And we are only able to do this
because of your remarkable support.
We thank you for your unwavering
commitment to this issue and the
opportunity you have given us to work
tirelessly for the North Korean people.
Together, we can re-write the future of
North Korea.
With hope,
Hannah Song
President/CEO
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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“Once I graduated high school, I crossed the border into China on my own and lived there for 9 years. Because I didn’t know any better, I was sold and married to a Korean-Chinese man. Even though I wasn’t sexually abused, I despised my husband, so I ran away with my dowry money to Southeast Asia where I heard about LiNK’s shelter.While I was waiting for my resettlement processing, I was taught English and computer skills to prepare for life in the US. After a year of much anticipation, I was resettled. I am no longer in deep anguish and am so happy to be reunited with my uncle again.”
MARIA // AGE 30 // North Korean Refugee
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Image of China near the border of North Korea
THE UNDERGROUND SHELTERSFor well over a decade, hundreds of thousands have fled North Korea seeking basic necessities such as food and medicine or even freedom. It is estimated that up to 300,000 are hiding in the underground today. Similar to the Underground Railroad of 19th century America that saved over 30,000 slaves, the modern day underground railroad comprises a network of safe houses and escape routes from North Korea to China, Mongolia, Russia and Southeast Asia.
Refugees must traverse over mountains,
deserts and other unfriendly terrains and
families are frequently separated during the
journey in the underground. No outcome is
ever certain.
Often left behind or lost along the way
are North Korean children whose parents
cannot return home or have separated or
abandoned them. These children end up
illegally in China, homeless and without any
documentation, left to find a way to survive
or to escape to another country where
they could be eligible for resettlement or
asylum. Without protection or any rights,
they are of the most vulnerable and are at
high risk of exploitation or abuse.
Of the North Korean refugees who are
hiding or have come through China, the
majority are women and over 80 percent
are trafficked or voluntarily marry Chinese
men. Some of these women, however,
leave their families for fear of being
caught and sent back to North Korea or
to escape abuse. Once the North Korean
mothers leave, the Chinese fathers often
find themselves struggling or unable to
provide for their children, leaving these
“stateless” children to be cared for
by relatives or altogether abandoned.
Stateless children lack documentation that
prove their citizenship and allow them to
receive education, work legally or have
basic rights, leaving them at high risk of
exploitation or abuse.
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LiNK’s Response in China
In the latter part of 2009, we re-evaluated the greatest needs on the ground and areas of greatest potential impact. We began to focus our support and efforts to protect and provide for North Korean and stateless children - supporting the launch of several group homes (similar to orphanages) around the region for abandoned or orphaned children, some of whom were at high risk of being sold or abused.
Working closely with our partners on
the ground, in 2009 we supported North
Korean women and their children in China.
In the first half of the year, we provided
a broad range of support including
scholarships for children to attend school
as well as small scholarships to families
who needed financial assistance. We also
provided medical care and agricultural
assistance in the form of seeds and
fertilizer, and established education and
enrichment programs for children, in
addition to safe houses and shelters for
refugees in hiding. We also supported
women who had become victims of sex
trafficking by teaching them skills such
as cross-stitching, sewing basic goods
and making handicrafts including wood
products (jewelry boxes). These goods
were then sold in China and some even in
the US on our early tours.
In the latter part of 2009, we re-evaluated
the greatest needs on the ground and
areas of greatest potential impact. We
began to focus our support and efforts
to protect and provide for North Korean
and stateless children - supporting the
launch of several group homes (similar
to orphanages) around the region for
abandoned or orphaned children, some
of whom were at high risk of being sold
or abused. We also supported dozens of
children living with their fathers or families
whose mothers had either escaped to
seek safety or had been repatriated. With
this support, these children received
food, access to education, transportation
to school, scholarships and necessary
paperwork when possible.
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LiNK’s Response in Southeast Asia
All refugees are placed under the care of LiNK staff (or Protection Officers) who live with the refugees and walk them through every step – from accompanying them to required medical exams to ensuring their interviews are on track. Protection Officers also prepare refugees for resettlement by beginning the acculturation process as soon as they step into our shelter.
At the end of 2007, LiNK established
a shelter in Southeast Asia to assist in
processing refugees for resettlement by
working closely with local embassies, and
to provide basic education and services
during their time waiting. In 2008, LiNK’s
operations became the only major shelter
in Southeast Asia for US-bound North
Korean refugees. This shelter – which also
assists North Koreans seeking to resettle in
South Korea – provides protection, shelter,
food, education, counseling and medical
care before refugees are transferred to the
care of free nations that will resettle them.
All refugees are placed under the care of
LiNK staff (or Protection Officers) who live
with the refugees and walk them through
every step – from accompanying them to
required medical exams to ensuring their
interviews are on track. Protection Officers
also prepare refugees for resettlement by
beginning the acculturation process as
soon as they step into our shelter. A US-
bound refugee, for example, is taught
English and American history, lives in an
environment that incorporates aspects of
American and Korean culture, and learns
different skills to widen their career options
once they have resettled. Ultimately, our
goal is to equip North Koreans with the tools
they need to thrive once they move on.
Between 2007 to 2008, the processing
time for North Korean refugees who
sought resettlement in South Korea was
on average about 3 to 4 months. For
those in the queue for US resettlement,
processing was sometimes 1 to 2 years,
possibly longer. Due to these delays -
although refugees began resettling in the
US after the passage of the North Korean
Human Rights Act in 2004 - less than
100 had made it to the US by the end of
2009. Although delays were attributed
to a number of issues, through our
concerted efforts and pressure to expedite
processing, refugees arriving in 2009
experienced an average processing time
of 6 to 8 months, standard for all refugees.
LiNK assisted in protecting, educating and
processing 5 refugees who were resettled
in the US in 2009.
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“In North Korea, there is no trace of hope. You have to throw away the small amount of dignity you have left in order to survive, but I want to break out of poverty. I want to finish my studies and be my parents’ hands and feet.”MI-SUN // AGE 23 // North Korean Refugee
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Image of Mi-Sun, a North Korean refugee hiding in one of our shelters in China
As we had been engaged in the
underground for the past 5 years
protecting, hiding and assisting North
Korean refugees, we understood their
greatest fear: being caught and sent
back to North Korea to face punishment,
imprisonment or possibly execution.
Constantly faced with the challenge of
eluding authorities, avoiding raids, and
keeping operations and communications
covert, it was clear that hiding refugees
in our shelters was only a temporary
solution. We realized many refugees
often stayed in China long enough to
work and earn money to pay brokers to
eventually help them find freedom - but
this journey is costly and many found
themselves staying longer than expected
or in undesirable jobs in the sex industry.
We saw a need to help refugees get out
as soon as possible.
THEHUNDRED RESCUING REFUGEESAt the end of 2009 we created TheHundred, an aggressive campaign to rescue 100 refugees out of hiding. We began working quickly with our partners on the ground to set up the proper networks and routes.
LiNK’s Response
At the end of 2009 we created TheHundred,
an aggressive campaign to rescue 100
refugees out of hiding. We began working
quickly with our partners on the ground to
set up the proper networks and routes. It
cost us about $2500 per person to cover
the cost of their journey - transportation,
food, paperwork, fees, etc. - to bring them
out of China and through the underground
to our shelter in Southeast Asia where
we would then be able to assist them in
finding resettlement in a third country. We
began fundraising through our holiday
campaign and LiNK Chapters and by
the end of the campaign raised over
$40,000 that would be put toward our
rescue missions in 2010.
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“I escaped North Korea before I could graduate high school, so I’m studying English hard to earn my GED. I’m also searching for jobs, receiving counseling, being mentored by LiNK staff, and living with the interns and Nomads at the LiNK house. This December, I even had my first Christmas dinner with a LiNK staff’s family, and I’m making more friends at my church.”
DANNY LEE // AGE 23 // North Korean Refugee
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Image of Danny Lee, a North Korean refugee who has been resettled in the US
LIBERTY HOUSE RESETTLEMENT
LiNK’s Response
Since 2006, we have assisted in rescuing
and resettling 24 refugees, working with
various governments to help refugees
reach safe nations such as the US and
South Korea. Of the 94 North Korean
refugees resettled in the US, 15 were
rescued and resettled by LiNK. In
South Korea, we rescued and resettled
11 refugees.
Through our extensive network of
volunteers, partners and community
resources, our Liberty House resettlement
program provides case management
services, micro-grants, scholarships,
translation, tutoring, mentorship, and
rehabilitation and career counseling.
We also develop North Koreans with
leadership skills through our fellowship
and internship programs, which train in
advocacy and awareness building and
provide an opportunity to assist fellow
North Koreans.
Through our extensive network of volunteers, partners and community resources, our Liberty House resettlement program provides case management services, micro-grants, scholarships, translation, tutoring, mentorship, and rehabilitation and career counseling.
Newly resettled North Koreans
often find themselves overwhelmed
by the abundance of choices and
everyday challenges in their new
lives. They must essentially relearn
many concepts taught in North
Korea, all the while discovering how
to form opinions, make decisions,
become financially independent,
learn a new language and continue
working through trauma incurred in
North Korea and during their escape.
Navigating this multitude of obstacles
in a drastically different culture inhibits
their ability to understand and enjoy
their newfound freedom.
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We began to focus more on building up our constituency and committed more resources to strengthening our grassroots programs to be more effective at spreading awareness and impacting lives in and around North Korea.”
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2009 has been a year of enormous
growth and development for LiNK.
With our move across the country,
we began to focus more on building
up our constituency and committed
more resources to strengthening
our grassroots programs to be more
effective at spreading awareness
and impacting lives in and around
North Korea.
We launched two new initiatives
– tours and Chapters – and saw
incredible return. The first was sparked
from a need to make this issue more
accessible to the general public. So
we launched three tours across North
America and visited over 40 states and
Canada. We screened documentaries
about the human rights crisis in
North Korea to over 500 venues and
provided very tangible ways for people
to respond. Through these efforts, we
were able to raise over $94,000 and
sign up over 1,000 individuals to our 9
LIVES recurring donation program.
The beginning of 2009 also saw the
launch of our Chapter program. Within
the first six months, we enrolled over
100 Chapters on universities and high
school campuses across the nation
including 12 international Chapters
in over 10 countries. Through this
program, students were encouraged
to use their voice for those who had
been silenced, and to raise funds
to help protect and rescue North
Korean refugees.
Our tours and Chapter program would
not have progressed if it were not for
the development and creativity of our
new media department. We knew that
in order to reach our demographic, we
would have to produce relevant media
that would redefine the North Korea
crisis. Through the launch of a new
website and the production of over
25 videos along with our awareness
efforts, we were able to raise over
$300,000 in the 2009 fiscal year which
doubled our entire 2008 revenue.
Our aggressive approach to raising
awareness for the North Korea crisis
is fueled by the real-life impact we are
making in the field as a result of our
labor here in the States. It is because
of LiNK’s innovative and holistic
programs in China and Southeast
Asia that North Korean refugees are
protected, rescued and given new
lives, and all of this would not be
possible without our strong grassroots
movement of diverse activists who
have funded these programs.
To this end, we must not remain silent
until liberty comes to our North Korean
friends.
Peace,
Justin Wheeler
Vice President of Global Awareness
LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT
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The North Korean human rights crisis is
saturated with think tanks and experts
and does not leave much room for the
average person to engage. This is why
our Chapter program is highly effective.
It allows students, regardless of their
education level, to get involved and make
a difference.
We began the year with 25 Chapters
nationwide. After just six months, we saw
enormous growth and enrolled over 100
Chapters, ending 2009 with 150 Chapters
in the US in addition to 12 international
Chapters. Our Chapter program has
allowed us to protect, rescue and resettle
more North Korean refugees. 100% of the
money raised by our Chapters worldwide
directly funds our programs in China and
Southeast Asia.
A Look at LiNK’s worldwide network of
Chapters: USA, England, South Korea,
Japan, Portugal, Uruguay, Italy, Canada,
Australia, Scotland, Costa Rica
CHAPTERS
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We believe that the North Korea crisis
must be redefined. Misbranded by nuclear
weapons, security threats and an erratic
dictator, this issue has proven difficult
to win the empathy and attention of the
general public – leaving the people of
North Korea overlooked and the country
with a negative label.
Through our media efforts, we hope to
continue to change this stereotype by
producing relevant media that places
North Korean refugees in the spotlight,
allowing the world to hear their stories
of struggle and triumph. It is through
these stories of hope that we have seen
an amazing response and have garnered
more support.
In 2009, we were able to produce 25
videos, launch a new website that provided
accurate and engaging information, and
implement over 10 ad campaigns that
supported our mission of rebranding the
North Korea crisis.
MEDIA
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Image of LiNK filming with Joseph, a North Korean refugee resettled in the US
Until recently, North Korea has received so
little attention, as gaining unfettered access
into the country has proven to be extremely
difficult. An equally great challenge has
been providing avenues of involvement for
those who are just discovering the North
Korea crisis, Although this challenge has
been at the forefront of our minds since
our beginnings in 2004, we have made a
concerted effort in 2009 to find solutions.
We realized that we needed to get
into people’s living rooms, dorms and
communities to effectively spread
awareness and build up our grassroots
movement. From this idea, LiNK’s tour
program was born.
Every spring, summer and fall, LiNK
launches 4 teams of “Nomads” (full-time
volunteers trained by our staff) across
North America to show documentaries
at high schools, colleges, churches and
community centers.
During the 2009 fiscal year, we launched 3
North American tours and 1 European tour
and reached over 45,000 individuals and
held 570 movie screenings. However, we
did not stop with awareness. We asked
our supporters to give their time, money
and resources to enable us to help more
North Korean refugees. They responded
and raised over $94,000 and established
162 LiNK chapters worldwide.
TOURS
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NOMADSNomads are the face of LiNK. They
undergo 4 weeks of intensive training
at our headquarters office in LA. During
this time they learn everything they need
to know about the North Korean human
rights crisis and LiNK, and are trained to
speak in public, answer questions and
build relationships. In the office they also
help to book over 80 screenings and then
spend 10 weeks on the open road bringing
this crisis to hundreds of communities
across the US.
INTERNSLiNK interns will not be found making
copies, fetching coffee or washing CEOs’
cars. They are given real responsibilities
and are included on decisions related to
their projects. They work against timelines
and are measured by their performance.
They are hired to work on everything from
Chapters to media to resettlement and
even fundraising. Our hope is to offer
significant ways to be involved in making
a real impact on this issue while providing
“real world” work experience by preparing
them for opportunities after LiNK.
INTERN PROGRAMWe would not be able to accomplish
our work without the committed
support of interns and Nomads. Every
spring, summer and fall, we recruit
Nomads and interns for various
departments in the organization.
They work full-time for 3 to 4 months
without pay and are the lifeblood
of the organization, bringing new
and exciting energy. Here is more
information on both positions:
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We shared the stories of North Korean
refugees rescued and resettled by LiNK
– and the dedicated individuals assisting
them – by debuting 5 new media pieces
and broadcasting live via web stream to
those unable to attend. For the first time,
we also interviewed live our Protection
Officers working in our refugee shelters
exclusively for online viewers who tuned in
from over 21 countries.
Notable figures working on this issue
also shared their insights and lessons
learned including Oprah Winfrey
Show correspondent Lisa Ling, US
We are inspired and humbled by the
sacrifice and generosity of these partners
in sharing their resources, talents and
passions to help us further this important
work. We are most grateful for the pro-
bono legal hours, donation boxes at
franchise locations, catering for Nomad
dinners, webcast services, viral profiles,
office furniture, film set locations, and
fashion shows, and look forward to
continuing this work together. If you
Representative Ed Royce (CA), US Senator
Sam Brownback (KS), and DLA Piper
partner and Freedom Now president
Jared Genser.
Hosted at The Times Center in New York
City, the event was attended by over 200
guests including Current TV correspondent
Laura Ling who was imprisoned for nearly
5 months in North Korea; Dr. Paul Song,
MD, of the John Wayne Cancer Institute
at Saint John’s Health Center; “Escaping
North Korea” author Mike Kim; NBC’s
Heroes actor James Kyson Lee; and “The
Hidden Gulag” report author David Hawk.
would like to join this network or learn
more about some of our critical needs
and ways we can partner, please contact
us at [email protected] with the subject
headline “Friends and Partners.”
BENEFIT GALA
NEW PARTNERSHIPS
On September 12, 2009, we celebrated
the hope, resilience and determination
that has carried thousands of North
Koreans in their search for freedom.
We wanted to go beyond the statistics
that crowd this issue and tell the real
stories behind them.
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Because 100% of LiNK’s overhead expenses were covered through specific grants, we were able to put 100% of donations directly into the field and toward raising awareness about the North Korea crisis.”
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There is much to report on LiNK’s
financial progress in 2009. After
successfully resettling in Southern
California, we launched three
consecutive nationwide tours, hosted
a benefit gala and organized a
challenging holiday campaign. These
aggressive efforts coupled with the
continual generous support of our
donors made it possible for us to
experience our biggest year yet. With
106% growth from 2008, LiNK raised
$695,464 in 2009.
2009 also saw the implementation of
more structured methods of budgeting,
allocating and reporting of revenues.
Because 100% of LiNK’s overhead
expenses were covered through
specific grants, we were able to put
100% of donations directly into the
field and toward raising awareness
about the North Korea crisis. While we
have always operated with integrity, we
believe there is room to improve in our
transparency and accountability to hard
numbers and definitive progress. We
developed more stringent procedures
by which programs and campaigns
would be created, benchmarks that
would justify the continued support of
these programs/campaigns, and more
systematic methods of documenting
and reporting results. Already, we have
increased efficiency and pro-activity,
and we enter 2010 more prepared and
eager than ever before.
You will see on the next page the
breakdown and outline of how and
where we spend your money. As 2010
unfolds, we will continue to strive to
ensure your donations go directly to
field and awareness operations.
Amanda Moropoulos
Finance Manager
LETTER FROM THE FINANCE MANAGER
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ONE-TIME DONATIONS10 % $66,573
RECURRING DONATIONS8 % $57,381
CHAPTERS 1 % $5,455
TOURS14 % $94,752
ONLINE STORE2 % $14,669
GALA7 % $49,531
HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN5 % $33,563
GRANTS53 % $373,540
TOTAL REVENUE 100 % $695,464
REVENUE
2009 OVERVIEW
REFUGEES
ADVOCACY
AWARENESS
GENERAL OPERATIONS16 % $100,896
SALARIES20 % $127,063
SOUTHEAST ASIA6 % $37,217
CHINA5 % $33,218
LIBERTY HOUSE2 % $15,088
AWARENESS // MEDIA35 % $227,044
GRANT16 % $100,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 100 % $640,526
EXPENSES
Member of Refugee Council USA (Advocating for North Korean refugees)
Helped support the passage of the North Korean Human Rights Act (2004/2008)
International Hearings (US Congress, European Parliament, UN Human Rights Council)
REFUGEES PROTECTED OR ASSISTED IN THE UNDERGROUND
300+
LiNK refugees in US // 13
LiNK refugees in South Korea // 11
IMPACT STATS // 2007-2009
Families resettled together // 3
FAMILIES REUNITED // 2 in US
CHILDREN // 3TEENS // 5MALES // 7FEMALES // 17
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ONE-TIME DONATIONS10 % $66,573
RECURRING DONATIONS8 % $57,381
CHAPTERS 1 % $5,455
TOURS14 % $94,752
ONLINE STORE2 % $14,669
GALA7 % $49,531
HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN5 % $33,563
GRANTS53 % $373,540
TOTAL REVENUE 100 % $695,464
REVENUE
2009 OVERVIEW
REFUGEES
ADVOCACY
AWARENESS
GENERAL OPERATIONS16 % $100,896
SALARIES20 % $127,063
SOUTHEAST ASIA6 % $37,217
CHINA5 % $33,218
LIBERTY HOUSE2 % $15,088
AWARENESS // MEDIA35 % $227,044
GRANT16 % $100,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 100 % $640,526
EXPENSES
Member of Refugee Council USA (Advocating for North Korean refugees)
Helped support the passage of the North Korean Human Rights Act (2004/2008)
International Hearings (US Congress, European Parliament, UN Human Rights Council)
REFUGEES PROTECTED OR ASSISTED IN THE UNDERGROUND
300+
LiNK refugees in US // 13
LiNK refugees in South Korea // 11
IMPACT STATS // 2007-2009
Families resettled together // 3
FAMILIES REUNITED // 2 in US
CHILDREN // 3TEENS // 5MALES // 7FEMALES // 17
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A LOOK INTO
2010TheHundred
Rescue Missions
Beginning in 2010, our goal is to rescue 32
North Korean refugees from hiding in the
underground. Each rescue is conducted
from China to Southeast Asia and costs
$2,500 per person to cover necessary
costs such as food, shelter, transit,
guides, paperwork and other incurred
expenses throughout the journey. All field
operations are run solely by LiNK staff
and partners and as a purely humanitarian
endeavor, we do not accept any form of
payment from refugees in exchange for
protection or transit. To meet this goal,
we will continually update TheHundred
campaign website with videos and stories
of the refugees we rescue to continue
garnering support to eventually bring out
100 refugees.
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Chapter Campaign
We will challenge our Chapters to raise
$2,500 each in 2010 to bring out one
refugee. One way to reach this goal will be
through “Solidarity Days” once a month,
where all LiNK Chapters around the world
host small fundraisers such as sports
tournaments, auctions, bake sales, and
collecting spare change – combining their
efforts to make a great impact.
FUTURE
Legalize Adoption
Both orphaned and stateless (half
Chinese-half North Korean) children in the
underground in China lack documentation
that prove their citizenship and allow them
to receive education, work legally or have
basic rights, also leaving them at high risk
of exploitation or abuse.
To work toward providing options
for these children, LiNK will help to
promote a new bill called “The North
Korean Refugee Adoption Act of 2010”
that will seek to develop a strategy
for assisting stateless and orphaned
North Korean children, to allow eligible
children to be adopted in the US by
wanting families.
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LiNK [Liberty in North Korea] is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization based in Los Angeles, CA. All contributions are tax-deductible.
There are three ways to donate to LiNK: By CheckChecks can be made out to LiNK and sent to our office (address can be found above).
By Credit CardPlease go to linkglobal.org/donate
Wire TransferPlease call our office (310-212-7190) and speak to Andy for details.
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www.linkglobal.org
1751 Torrance Blvd, STE LTorrance, CA 90501
310.212.7190