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Articles by adoptees
"Who Are You Also Known As?" Adult Adoptee ~ Hollee McGinnis ~ story from the New York Times
Scholarships
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
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
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

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
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
Holt International Search & Reunion Services
G.O.A.'L to Launch Nationwide Birth Family Search Campaign
Adoptees In The News
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



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