Eunkoo’s Birthday Fundraiser

Dear FSI Supporters and Friends,

As my birthday approaches on February 10, 2024, I reflect on the journey we've embarked on with Freedom Speakers International (FSI). While I plan to celebrate this special day with my family and close colleagues, my heart is with the FSI community.

Thanks to your support, FSI has flourished beyond my expectations. We all started as volunteers, but now we have paid staff. We have hosted international speech events globally, from the USA to the UK and Switzerland, and of course in South Korea.

The dream of hosting our speech contest at HARVARD University, which Casey suggested several years ago, is now about to become a reality on April 13th

We struggled so much in FSI's early years that I could not have imagined this day would come. Next month I will join Casey as he leads his third workshop at the Harvard Graduate School of Education AOCC.

As we gear up for these special events, your support is more important than ever. This year, instead of traditional birthday celebrations, I'm dedicating my day to furthering our mission at FSI. I invite you to join me in making this dream a reality.

With heartfelt thanks,

Eunkoo Lee

I'm Casey Lartigue, co-founder of Freedom Speakers International (FSI).

In the coming months, we have several events lined up to engage with Harvard University students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

• March 2, 2024, Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) Alumni of Color Conference (AOCC), 3:30-4:30 pm
  • FSI Workshop led by Casey Lartigue and joined by Eunkoo Lee and E Jisung.
• March 27, Harvard Club of Broward County
  • Casey Lartigue's book talk about Songmii Han's memoir Greenlight to Freedom.
• March 28, Harvard Club of Naples
  • Casey Lartigue's speech addressing the question, "Why hasn't there been a revolution in North Korea?"
• April 13, Freedom Speakers International 19th "I am from North Korea" English Speech Contest (19th edition)
  • Seven North Korean refugees will give original speeches in English based on the contest theme, "I am from North Korea."

But if you'd prefer not to be associated with Harvard University, that's perfectly fine! Feel free to contact me, and we can collaborate to expand FSI's by activating your preferred network.