"I am from North Korea" speech contest #22 (at Harvard University)

"I am from North Korea" North Korean Refugee English Speech Contest (22nd Edition)

[Event Description]
Join us for the 22nd edition of the North Korean Refugee English Speech Contest, "I am from North Korea," presented by Freedom Speakers International (FSI). This event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of the lived experiences of North Korean refugees

[To Volunteer]

We have now opened the application for mentors to work with North Korean refugees for our next English Speech Contest.

The term for volunteering is from August 1 to September 30. The speech contest will be held at Harvard University on October 1.

Here's the video of what happened the last time we had our speech contest at Harvard University.

Here's the FAQ based on previous contests.

[Event Highlights]

• Date and Time: October 1 (time TBA)
• Venue: TBA
• Presentations: North Korean refugees will give original speeches in English, each up to 10 minutes long.
• Special Guest: TBA
• Master of Ceremonies: Casey Lartigue Jr., co-founder of FSI.

[Background]
Freedom Speakers International (FSI) was founded in March 2013 by Casey Lartigue Jr. and Eunkoo Lee, with a mission to empower North Korean refugees through mentorship, opportunities, and partnerships. FSI has provided English, public speaking, and career development training to over 500 North Korean refugees with the help of 1,200 volunteers. Additionally, FSI has published two books by North Korean refugees, with two more scheduled for release in 2024.

[Mission]
Our mission is to empower North Korean refugees and foster greater empathy and understanding within the global community. Through events like the English Speech Contest, public events in South Korea, and book publishing, FSI aims to provide support and opportunities for North Korean refugees to thrive.

[Partners]
FSI's main partners for the contest include Shin and Kim Law Office, Future Korea Foundation, and private donors.

[Contact Information]
For further details, please contact Casey Lartigue Jr. at [email protected] or 82-2-6929-0942.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear inspiring stories and support the voices of North Korean refugees. Reserve your spot today!

[Sponsorship]

Holding a speech contest is quite an undertaking. Please support the contest as a sponsor. Please confirm if you would like to be listed publicly, with a nickname or initials, in honor of someone else, or as anonymous. A South Korean donor will match donations to this contest (up to a total of $4,000).

Help sponsor FSI's 22nd Speech Contest

Donate and/or fundraise for this effort.

Support FSI: LoveFSI, GoFundMe, PayPal, FSI bank account, FSI crowd-funding, Facebook fundraiser, Stripe, 우리은행: 1005-204-445516

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Links with more information:

Archive: Invitation to the 19th "I am from North Korea" speech contest, held at Harvard University.

Orientation for mentors 6/23 (FAQ)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Harvard University, Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, United States