KIF NORTH AMERICA
OVERVIEW
At KIF Global, North America is where everything begun for us. The region is the third largest continent, rich in wilderness, biodiversity and natural beauty, and a global leader in innovation and action. North America consists of three large nations and one large island territory that covers most of its area. The region includes Canada, United States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
At a national level in the region, KIF Global has established its independent national chapter KIF America in 2019 in Los Angeles to manage its operations and initiatives in the U.S.A, while KIF Global focuses on the international operations. KIF America is one of the most active national chapter in global initiatives.
At a global level, KIF Global has created North America regional committee KIF North America, which plays a key role as a regional platform to strategically unify and expand national chapters and initiatives in the region.
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KIF NORTH AMERICA
OUR STORY
In 2004, Shin personally has started volunteering for many different charities across the United States until his wife and Shin officially launched Koyamada International Foundation (KIF) in Los Angeles in March 2008. KIF's very first project was homeless assistance program in Downtown Los Angeles. In 2010 and 2011, the new cross-cultural and sport program was added to organize U.S. Martial Arts Festival in L.A. In 2012, KIF begun a disaster relief program to assist the victims of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Today, KIF America was separately launched to manage all U.S. programs domestically and internationally. KIF Global works with KIF America in the U.S. and manages global operations.
KIF North America is a North America regional committee of KIF Global. The purpose of KIF North America is to provide a regional platform for new and existing national chapters throughout North America and for KIF Global to work together efficiently in improving chapter governance, communications and initiatives as well as strengthening regional partnerships in an inclusive and unified approach.
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YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Zeal Up is a global initiative that empowers the next generations to create greater community change, become active community leaders and global citizens and participate in society.
KIF NORTH AMERICA
CHAPTERS
Each national chapter is independently operated by its board members and by-laws as a nonprofit organization registered in its country. It is officially affiliated with KIF Global as a member organization.
COUNTRIES | OFFICIAL LOGO | CHAPTER INFORMATION |
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United States of America |
NAME: KIF USA HEADQUARTERS: Los Angeles, U.S.A NATIONAL PRESIDENT: Anthony Al-Jamie (2020 -) ENTITY: Nonprofit/NGO OFFICIAL SITE: kifusa.org SOCIAL: |
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PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE EXCHANGES
The initiative aims to advance grassroots engagements in economic, cross-cultural, educational, sports, youth and security exchanges in collaborations with governments, civil society and community leaders.
KIF NORTH AMERICA
IMPACTS
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GET INVOLVED
We welcome all individuals who believe in our mission and vision and are ready to take on some wonderful assignments for our programs and activities to make a difference in your communities and its people.
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