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2009 LiNK Annual Report

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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

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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

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Letter from the Financial ManagerAmanda Moropoulos

FinancialsImpact Future

FINANCIALS IMPACT FUTURE

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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

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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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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

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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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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.

LiNK

www.linkglobal.org

1751 Torrance Blvd, STE LTorrance, CA 90501

[email protected]

310.212.7190

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