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Articles by adoptees	back to top
• "Who Are You Also Known As?" Adult Adoptee ~ Hollee McGinnis ~ story from the New York Times
Scholarships	back to top
2009 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Studies DEADLINE: MAY 29, 2009 The objective of the Korean Government scholarship program is to provide international students with the opportunities to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in the Republic of Korea in order to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between countries. For more information visit http://usa-seattle.mofat.go.kr/kor/am/usa-seattle/main/index.jsp
Stephanie Day Research Survey	back to top
Stephanie Day, a Korean adoptee and doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Massachusetts in Boston seeks Korean adopted women between the ages of 15 - 40 to participate in an online survey. Stephanie is professional and will keep your contact information confidential. Contact Stephanie for more information and criteria. adoptee.survey@gmail.com.
Korean Programs	back to top
THE WORLD KOREANS FESTIVAL 2009 Date: September 23 - 29, 2009 Location: Seoul, Kangwondo, etc. Participants: 500 (30 adoptees and/or spouses/partners) Application Deadline: Thursday, June 18, 2009 GOA'L is proud to present adoptees and their spouses/partner for the World Koreans Festival 2009. Airfare and personal expenses (souvenirs, etc.) during the program are NOT included. Accommodation, food, and transportation during the program are covered by the organizer. Click HERE to download the application, explanations to the application form, and itinerary. QUESTIONS AND APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT TO info@goal.or.kr 2009 HOLT HOME-COMING PROGRAM This program is for overseas Korean adoptees who are 20 years of age or older and must posses a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. This program is designed exclusively for overseas Korean adoptees to provide assistance for individuals who want to live and work in Korea. Participants will teach English to Mapo-gu residents. AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED. For program details and application requirements visit Holt Adoptee Resources - Korean Programs. Contact: Ms. Seol, Eun Hee, Post Adoption Services Center Tel: 82-2-322-8104 Contact: holtkorea@hotmail.com Application Form: 2009 Holt Home-Coming Program
Adoptee Organizations	back to top
United States • AAAW – Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington • AKA-NY - Also Known As, Inc. New York • AKA-SF – Association of Korean Adoptees of San Francisco • AKA-SoCal – Association of Korean Adoptees of Southern California • AK Connection – Adopted Koreans Minnesota • BKA – Boston Korean Adoptee • KAC – Korean Adoptees of Chicago • KAHI – Korean Adoptees of Hawaii • VAN – Vietnamese Adoptee Network • VKV – Vermont Korean Adoptees Europe • KoreaKlubben – Association of Danish Korean Adoptees • AFK – Adopted Koreans Association, Sweden • Arierang – The Netherlands • Dongari – Switzerland • FKA – Forum for Korean Adoptees, Sweden • Mugunghwa – Luxembourg • Association Racines Coreennes – France Korea • GOA’L – Global Overseas Adoptee Link, Korea Other Resources for Adult Adoptees • IKAA – International Korean Adoptee Association • OAKs – Overseas Adoptee Koreans • AICAN – Australian InterCountry Adoption Network • A4C – Adoptees For Children
Adoptee Research/Studies	back to top
• Adoptees Do Not Lack Self Esteem • Ground-Breaking Study Recommends Adoptees Get Access To Their Birth Records • First National Study on Intercountry Adoption in Ireland - June 2007 Press Release
Search & Reunion	back to top
• Holt International Search & Reunion Services • G.O.A.'L to Launch Nationwide Birth Family Search Campaign
Adoptees In The News	back to top
• Emily Saunders finds the missing piece of her puzzle • A Korean American Reflects on Life as an Adoptee • One Hero • Torn Between Two Cultures • Tracing Roots Difficult for Foreign-Born Adoptees