Project for Awesome 2026 — Vote for KKOOM
You Can Support KKOOM in Under 2 Minutes — Just by Voting! Did you know there’s a simple way to support KKOOM that takes less than two minutes? KKOOM has been accepted into Project for Awesome (P4A) 2026, a global fundraising event where thousands of people come together to support charities making a real […]
Turning Korean Lunar New Year Traditions Into Hope and Connection
In Korea, Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) is a time of reflection, respect, and togetherness. Homes are filled with the smell of tteokguk (떡국), a traditional Korean soup made with sliced rice cakes in a savory broth. Elders offer blessings, and children bow to show respect to their elders as the year begins with gratitude […]
Designed with Care: Behind the Redesign of KKOOM’s Website
From Discovering KKOOM to Pitching Projects In 2021, Will Landers and I met during our first year as U.S. Fulbright Korea English Teaching Assistants (ETAs). During orientation, Grace Lee, KKOOM’s former Executive Director, shared a presentation about KKOOM’s work. As a Korean adoptee, I was instantly drawn to the organization’s mission and eager to find […]
Unexpected Arts: Watching Confidence Bloom at GEM Winter Camp
Margaret’s firsthand look on how art, movement, and mentorship helped girls find their voice.
We Are Closing Out Our Preschool Scholarship Program
Thank you for your many years of generosity toward KKOOM’s Pre-School Scholarship Program, and our “Early education for Korean toddlers” project on GlobalGiving. Your support has helped young children in Korea access early childhood education during a time when government funding was limited. Today, we are writing to share an important update: we will be […]
Updates on Taehyeon KKOOM’s U.S. College Scholar
U.S. College Scholar Program Earlier this year, YANA Ministry, an organization in our network that supports orphans and children experiencing poverty, reached out to ask if we could help a young adult named Taehyeon. Since we have known Taehyeon from his time living at a KKOOM-supported children’s home, our answer was an immediate yes. […]
On a Mission to Plan the Perfect Holiday Party
Spreading Joy, Building Tradition As we enter fall and the end of the year draws near, we’re reflecting on the impact your support has made and the dreams it continues to nurture. Thanks to your generosity, students in Korea’s social welfare system have explored their creativity, traveled to new cities, pursued master’s degrees, stayed active […]
From Passion to Purpose: My Journey with KKOOM
Hello! My name is Taehun Lee. I am currently a medical student in the United States, and some of my most meaningful work has been through my time in service. I am blessed to have had the privilege of walking alongside children and various dedicated teams to support programs that bring joy, stability, and opportunity […]