Korea Sexual Violence Relief Center

Established in 1991, the Korea Sexual Violence Relief Center (KSVRC), “is a women's activist organization that aims to reveal the nature of sexual violence as a structural problem caused by power relations between genders.”

They have established a women’s shelter for sexual violence survivors called Yeolimeto, or “open ground” in Korean. Since 1994, this facility has served as a long-term shelter for up to 10 people regardless of age.

In 1997, the KSVRC also established a research institute called Ulim, which is a Korean word that describes “resonance.” It “advances anti-sexual violence theory and analyzes laws, policy, and culture related to sexual violence based on the data and experience accumulated by the KSVRC… Ulim conducts various research projects in order to correct common misconceptions about gender and develop new discourses on the issue of sexual violence.”

Learn more about the KSVRC on their website…

Donate

Donations made to the KSVRC are used to, “provide counseling, legal assistance, and recovery programs for survivors. Donations also contribute to policy monitoring and evaluation projects, along with our diverse gender equality campaigns”

The information about donations can be read in English but the form to donate is in Korean.

Information (English) | Donate (Korean)

Resources

The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

About Sexual Violence by RAINN

Books About Rape Culture / Anti-Sexual Violence Movement by Goodreads

Sexual Violence is Preventable Article by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Volunteer Opportunities at The Rape Crisis Center

Alternate Organizations

Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW)
Established in 1988, the CATW has been, “working to end the trafficking and sexual exploitation of women and girls by advocating for strong laws and policies, raising public awareness and supporting survivor leadership globally."

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
NSVRC is a nonprofit organization in the United States that provides information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. They translate research and trends that help individuals, communities and service providers create change. “Every April, NSVRC leads Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a campaign to educate and engage the public in addressing this widespread issue. NSVRC is also one of the three founding organizations of RALIANCE, a national, collaborative initiative dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation."

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN is a large anti-sexual violence organization in the United States who operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) with ‘more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.”

Korea Foundation for Women

Established in 1999, The Korea Foundation for Women (KFW) became the first independent non-profit women’s foundation in Korea. This organization aims to…

• Promote a gender-equal society •
• Assure women’s human rights •
• Advance women’s empowerment •
• Respect diversity and a caring society •

The KFW has assisted women with everyday necessities, health care fees, emergency loans, and has even helped marriage migrant women to settle into their second homes.

Learn more about the KFW on their website…

Donate

The Korea Foundation for Women does not mention a direct place to donate to on their English website but they have highlighted their ways of receiving donations from Korea and the campaigns they run to raise money for their cause.

Individual Contributions

100 Leaders’ Relay Donation Campaign aims to raise awareness of gender equality and women’s rights. The campaign starts on the first day of April when 100 leaders start to donate. Each leader is followed by a new donor the next day, and each of the new donors is followed by another donor the following day. The relay ends on April 30, with a total of 3,000 donors. Since 2003, it has become one of the KFW’s most representative fundraising campaigns.

SOS (Save Our Safety) Campaign is to make a society where women and children are safe by preventing violence against them.

Children-to-Children Fund aims to support children in Asia and Africa who cannot afford to complete school due to economic hardship. It is formed by donations of children under the age of 19 which are equally matched by adults’ donations.

1% Giving Campaign is a fundraising program where individual donors can collect extra coins in a coin bank or donate a small fraction of their monthly income or nherited property, including publication loyalties for writers and performance revenue for artists. Individuals may also donate in celebration of a special day, such as their baby’s 100th-day celebration, birthday or wedding anniversary. Individuals may donate their talents as well.

Entitled Funds are created by individuals, corporations or groups who donate under a specific name and/or purpose.

Corporate Social Contributions

Corporate Designated Fund is a popular form of corporate donation or social contribution, which supports woman NGOs’ activities designated by the donor. This kind of designated fund supports more than 80% of all the grants made by the KFW.

Workplace Sharing is a 1% income-sharing scheme. Employees donate 1% of their income every month and their employers match every won they give.

Entitled Funds are established when corporations designate specific beneficiaries with specific purposes.

Special Corporate Funds are created by any private corporation or social organization under a specific name and/or purpose.

Resources

15 Organizations Helping Women Around the World by Jake Rossen

10 Women’s Rights Organizations You Can Support This Election Season (And Always)

Empowering Podcasts Every Woman Should Listen To by Kristine Boyd

Where & How to Volunteer Abroad for Women's Rights by Lola Méndez

Womens Rights Books by Goodreads

Alternate Organizations

Equality Now
Equality Now is an international organization who works to achieve legal and systematic changes to end sexual violence, harmful practices, and sex trafficking and replace it with legal equality between men and women.

Men Engage Alliance
Men Engage Alliance is a global alliance who work, “toward advancing gender justice, human rights and social justice to achieve a world in which all can enjoy healthy, fulfilling and equitable relationships and their full potential.”

Global Fund for Women
Global Fund for Women is one of the world’s leading organizations for gender equality. They use powerful networks to “find, fund, and amplify the courageous work of women who are building social movements and challenging the status quo.”