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ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
GFI is a nonprofit organization that wants to help North Koreans overcome the struggles of poverty, natural disasters, and famine. We believe in giving resources and helping North Koreans strive for bigger and greater dreams.
OUR MISSION
Good Friends International's mission is to serve people suffering from poverty, famine, and natural disasters in North Korea, South Korea, and all over the world.
By fighting poverty, providing pivotal opportunities and raising a generation of leaders, GFI paves the way for a gospel-driven, peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.
WHAT DOES GFI DO?
Humanitarian Aid
for North Korea
GFI strives to improve the quality of life of suffering North Koreans by focusing on the following five areas: Food and Nutrition Security, Agricultural Productivity, Health and Medicine, Economic Development and Education, and Disaster Relief.
Culture & Reunification
GFI conducts reunification education programs and events to encourage the generations who remember the tragic aftermath of the Korean War to dream for the gospel-driven, peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.
Community Projects
GFI works to provide assistance for the adults and children in underprivileged and marginalized communities in South Korea to prepare for the era of reunification.
OUR HISTORY
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
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Registered as an official NGO in South Korea
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Approved by the Ministry of Unification as an official humanitarian aid organization for North Korea
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550,000 servings of nutritious foods were sent to feed the North Korean children
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6 tons of seedlings were sent to North Korean farmers for crop improvement
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GFI began the Youth Mentorship Program with "Jae-won Kim's Heart to Heart Concert"
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Nutritious Porridge Fundraiser
OUR VALUES
aithfulness
We faithfully pursue God's will.
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tewardship
We manage the resources entrusted to us responsibly.
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evotion
We pursue our goals with steadfast heart of commitment.
urturing
We care for starving, vulnerable, and marginalized populations.
xcellence
We do demonstrate excellence in exceeding the needs of those who we serve.
ntegrity
We are transparent, accountable, and responsible.
espect
We carry trust and respect for all people.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Good Friends International supports UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
NO POVERTY
ZERO HUNGER
GOOD HEALTH
& WELL-BEING
DECENT WORK & ECONOMIC GROWTH
