IKAA  -  http://www.ikaa.org/en

IKAA has been established to better serve the Korean adoptee community, create a strong communication forum, build global relationships and provide a location where Korean adoptees can turn when in need of a resource.

Linked to the IKAA information can you also please include the below information abotu the Gathering this Summer? It's information pertaining to the Call for Proposals. I have attached the formal Word Document for you if you'd like to review it again.

The IKAA Gathering 2010 will take place next summer in Seoul, Korea during August 3-8, 2010. As is tradition at the Gatherings, the IKAA Gathering 2010 will provide the opportunity for adoptees to present a wide variety of sessions related to Korean adoption and living as a Korean adoptee. The planning committee encourages submission of thoughtful proposals for sessions that will provide attendees an opportunity to learn, network, share, interact, and reflect. We welcome session proposals from artists, academics, community organizers, filmmakers, writers, and other members of the Korean adult adoptee community.

For more information, and to download the detailed "Call for Proposals" (with the application on pages 5-7),
please visit the IKAA website at:

http://gathering.ikaa.info/en/page/451. Completed applications are due to usa@ikaa.org by February 15, 2010.

Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington  -  http://aaawashington.org/wpress

Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington (AAAW) is a resource that provides mentoring, fellowship and educational opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander adoptees and the community. Based in Seattle, AAAW is a Federal 501 (c)3 status non-profit organization led by an all volunteer Board of Directors.

Boston Korean Adoptees  -  http://www.bkadoptee.org

Boston Korean Adoptees, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on building a community of adult adoptees with a connection to Korea in the greater Boston and New England area. Boston Korean Adoptees, Inc. also works to educate those in the larger community about the issues surrounding international adoption and transracial adoption.

Korean Adoptees of Chicago  -  http://www.katchicago.com

KAtCH was built to support, lead, and develop the adult Korean adoptee community in Chicago. In addition to this focus, we are also passionate about building bridges between families and parents of adoptees, the Korean American community in Chicago, and the international Korean adoptee community.