Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Gender Issues and Advancement of Women:
Education and training of women
Human rights of women
Service provision
Trafficking in women and girls
Violence against women
Women and health
Women and poverty
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Geographic scope: |
Local
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Country of activity: |
United States of America
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Millennium Development Goals: |
Promote gender equality and empower women
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Mission statement: |
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Year established: |
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Year of registration: |
1992 |
Organizational structure: |
Founded in 1989, KAFSC began as an all-volunteer group, the first anti-domestic violence organization dedicated to serving the Korean American community in the New York Tri-State area. From small one-room beginnings with part-time hours in the church basement, KAFSC has since grown to provide a full array of children, youth, and adult holistic services, now with an annual operating budget of $2 million and dedicated team of 57 staff. Our staff, 96% of whom are bilingual and bicultural, personally understand immigrant family struggles and are capable of responding to clients with sensitivity. All of our bilingual counselors have a master’s degree in social work, counseling or mental health. We also have a strong Board of Directors and Associate Board who are engaged in active fundraising throughout the year. 100% of them participate in contributing and has raised approximately 30% of our annual operating budget through our annual benefit gala and other fundraising campaigns. |
Number and type of members: |
There is no membership at our organization; however, we serve about 2,500 individuals who are in need every year. |
Funding structure: |
Fees for education and training services
Fundraising campaigns
Grants from Governments
Donations and grants from domestic sources
Funds from Religious Institutions
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