Back-to-School in Korea: Learning, Growing, and the Power of Play
March marks the start of the school year in Korea. Across the country, students eagerly prepare to return to school with new teachers, new classmates, and new opportunities to learn. For many children, this season means buying a new backpack, preparing school supplies, and putting on a school uniform for the first time. For […]
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 […]
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 […]
Welcoming the Youngest Children with Care
A 6-month-old baby has just arrived at a KKOOM-supported children’s home with nothing but the clothes on her back. Earlier this year, we raised our Welcome Boost Fund from $150 to $200. Now, recognizing the greater needs of infants and toddlers who often arrive with nothing and with rising costs, we have increased the […]
Welcome Boost Fund for 4 Newly Arrived Children
We have received word that four children have newly arrived at one of the children’s homes we support, all ranging from 12-months-old to 7-years-old. It also includes two siblings, a 5-year-old girl and a 7 year-old boy. The Welcome Boost Fund is an opportunity for KKOOM to provide $150 to the house mother. By purchasing […]
Fulbright Korea Alumni Receive Grant to Support KKOOM’s Mission!
KKOOM is excited to announce that we have partnered with two Fulbright alumni who received a grant from the Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF). The project, “Dream(꿈)ing for a Brighter Future,” was one of the 43 winners selected for the 2024 CDAF grant out of hundreds of applications. CDAF is sponsored by the U.S. Department […]
KKOOM’s First Wish
The origins of KKOOM began with one simple wish—to bring Christmas cheer to youth living in a children’s home in Gumi, South Korea. In 2004, Aimee Jachym, KKOOM’s Co-founder, was serving as a Fulbright English Teacher and spent her free time volunteering at a local children’s home. Aimee, along with Erika (KKOOM’s other co-founder) and […]