About Us
Global Overseas Adoptees' Link (G.O.A.'L.) is the first, and remains the only, adoptee-led non-profit and NGO in Korea whose sole purpose is to assist adoptees.
History
Global Overseas Adoptees' Link was founded in 1998 by overseas Korean adoptees who returned to Korea. It soon became and remains the only adoptee-led non-profit and NGO in Korea. The following year, twelve adoptees gathered in Seoul for the first ever formal meeting. The year 1999 brought about the first G.O.A.'L conference, which continues on today.
Mission
Today, hundreds of adoptees visit and live in Korea. As an adoptee-led organization, our mission first and foremost is to serve the Korean adoptee community both here and abroad.
The mission of the Global Overseas Adopteesβ Link (G.O.A.βL.) organization is to act as a βlinkβ between adult adoptees and their native country by providing services and resources to its members, creating partnerships and collaborating with governmental and nongovernmental organizations while serving the local and greater communities.
Objectives:
1. Promote the native home countryβs language and cultural heritage.
2. Provide necessary services and resources to adult adoptees, birth family members and adoptive family members.
3. Enhance the adult adoptee experience.
4. Protect the rights and interests of adoptees.
Core Services
G.O.A.'L. relies on loyal members and donors to build and maintain our strong community and to drive our organization.
By becoming a member, or by making a financial donation, you help us retain and compensate our hard working staff so they can continue servicing and representing you when you need it.
Assistance with birth family search + access to post-reunion services
Assistance acquiring F-4 Visa & dual citizenship
Korean language scholarships
Translation and interpretation services (Korean, English and French)
DNA testing
Mental health support (provided by You & Me Psychological and Consultation Services)
Cultural experiences and trips
Community workshops and events
Our Sponsors
These partners, contributors, and donors help us maintain and improve the services we provide to our members.
