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Transformed by More Than a Craft Camp in South Korea
For a group of young girls in South Korea, our annual craft camp is a reminder that they are seen, known, and loved. This year, 25 orphaned and vulnerable girls attended.
Running to Create Positive Change for Orphans in South Korea
The last few months were packed with exciting community gatherings. It is our prayer that these times together would allow the orphaned young adults and children we serve to experience what it’s like to be part of a family who loves them. We held our annual Oak Tree…
Nari Challenged Herself and Succeeded in South Korea
Nari* is a dental hygienist today because of the support of her mentor and our team in South Korea. During the first few semesters of college, she struggled to maintain academic eligibility for our team's Oak Tree Project scholarship and program. She didn’t want to have to leave…
Tae’s Journey to Receiving Medical Care as an Orphan in South Korea
As a child, Tae* was left alone without food or protection. He was raised in South Korea by a single mother who lived promiscuously and was rarely home. In middle school, Tae took it upon himself to find a job to provide for his needs. By high school,…
7 Miracles, 1 Adoption
While going through the process of adopting their daughter in 2020, Corey and Holly made a point to list some of the many miracles. and ways God was faithful to them. The end result was a beautiful collection of ways God worked. Corey and Holly made a point…
Orphans Are Loved in South Korea Because God First Loved Us
In South Korea, orphaned and vulnerable children are considered among the lowest of the low. The elderly are esteemed, while children, and especially orphans, are not. Baby Box was founded in South Korea in 2009 so mothers who couldn't care for their babies could discreetly, anonymously, and safely…
Receiving Care Like Never Before at the Healing House | An Update from South Korea
Introducing the Healing House Over the past year, our team in South Korea set out to find a safe place where orphanage graduates could gather, be discipled, stay for a few days when needed, and receive ongoing support during their transition into adulthood. Already, ministry leaders at the…
God Cares About College Students in South Korea
Oak Tree Project alumni spend time with staff. College can be a stressful time for any student, but for many orphans who attend college in South Korea, it is a time of utter exhaustion and isolation. At age 18, after graduating high school, South Korean orphans must move…
An Exciting Return to Camp in Korea
After a long break, we recently enjoyed our first camp in Korea since January 2020. And since orphanages in this part of the world are still being very cautious, we intentionally kept the camp small. We invited nine girls to attend—pairing each one with a volunteer. It was…
How Three Adoptions Grew into a Lifelong Call for the Kleins
Aaron is filled with joy as he holds his son Aaron and Cacey Klein's lives changed forever 15 years ago. They boarded a plane and flew to South Korea where they met a bright-eyed, chubby-cheeked, eight-month-old baby who soon became their son. Two short years later, they stepped…