Support for FSI, who empowers NK refugees

When I think of the word empowerment, I think of Freedom Speakers International (FSI) and the North Korean refugees. I believe giving a voice to the voiceless is one of the ways empowerment is defined. FSI is noted for empowering NK refugees to speak publically and boldly about the hardships that came naturally to them when living in fear, poverty and oppression under the tyranny of the North Korean regime. The stories the refugees are telling are both amazing, compelling and heartbreaking to hear.

Educational opportunities and English public speech contests are just a few of the ways FSI has helped the refugees, grow in confidence, and share their stories.

What better way for me to celebrate my 83rd birthday than to invite support as a birthday gift to FSI, the incredible NGO I love and whole-heartedly believe in.

Please make my mission to contibute to an organization dedicated to freedom your mission as well. To learn more about FSI, please click on its website:
www.fsi21.org

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.