Fund for Voices to be Spoken

Hello. My name is Ghaon, a South Korean student at Seoul National University(SNU). I am currently making a documentary film about human rights in North Korea. In part of research for the film, I got to know an organization called Freedom Speakers International. They're helping former North Korean refugees learn English so they can adapt to the new community much better. On top of that, they're also giving people chances to tell their stories in front of the public through various English speech events. These are really practical, strong ways to empower North Korean refugees, who usually lack their voices and ability to communicate in a world outside of North Korea. It's about healing the wounds and turning people into active figures.

Let the world know about the reality in North Korea, directly through the voices of those who have persevered.
I'm trying to do so by filming and raising a fund. Now it's your turn!
Even a small donation could help empower Voices of the people!

Thanks to a generous South Korean donor, Freedom Speakers International is running a Matching Challenge to empower North Korean refugees.

The Matching Donor has pledged $42,000 to FSI or $3,500 per month. The sooner we can hit the goal, the sooner we can get the money.

At FSI, we empower North Korean refugees through education and public speaking. Participants build English skills, develop confidence on stage, and learn how to present their own experiences with accuracy and dignity. Many now speak at universities, conferences, and public forums around the world. Some are publishing books, contributing to media discussions, and telling their stories in English for the first time.

This Matching Challenge allows every fundraiser created and every contribution made to have a greater impact. By starting or supporting a fundraiser, you help unlock additional matching funds that directly support mentoring, training sessions, speech preparation, and public events.

How can you join this?

* Become a monthly donor of any amount. 

* If you are already a monthly donor, you may switch your monthly donation to this fundraiser.

* Set up a fundraiser in support of this project.

Even if your fundraiser does not raise money, creating one still matters. Each new fundraiser increases visibility, expands our reach, and helps us unlock more support through the matching challenge.

Casey Lartigue Jr.
Co-founder and Chairman
Freedom Speakers International (FSI)