Saturday, July 27th, 6pm. Garden Suite Hotel As we approach 12th year of advocacy and education regarding the “comfort women,” we humbly request your support for our annual fundraising gala on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 6pm at the Garden Suite Hotel in Los Angeles (681 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005). During Read more about Gala Dinner & Fundraiser![…]
Who can enter Students (high school and college) attending schools in California Theme Why should the history and issues around “Comfort Women” be taught in schools in the United States? In 2016, California Department of Education included the “Comfort Women” history in High School’s History/Social Science Framework that reads: “Comfort Women” can be taught as an Read more about Enter To Win “Comfort Women” Video Contest!![…]
On Saturday, March 9, supporters from the Chinese, Korean, Japanese and other local communities all came together in Glendale to celebrate International Women’s Day and the “Women Breaking Silence.” Click HERE to see the photos and videos from the event! Reverend Jay Choi led a prayer to remember the recently passed Grandma Kwak. Glendale Council member Paula Read more about Report and photos from the International Women’s Day Event[…]
When: 11am, Saturday, March 9th, 2019 Where: Peace Monument in Glendale Central Park 201 E. Colorado St. Glendale CA 91205 Light lunch will be provided: Please RSVP for preparation. Contact kafcinfo@gmail.com to RSVP
The debate around teaching this history has been controversial, with some arguing the Japanese government has long denied justice to ‘Comfort Women.’ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/new-teacher-s-guide-comfort-women-be-distributed-across-california-n959021 Jan. 15, 2019, 1:51 PM PSTBy Agnes Constante Two California non-profits are planning to distribute across school districts in California a teacher’s resource guide about “comfort women,” the mostly Korean women who were Read more about New teacher’s guide on ‘Comfort Women’ to be distributed across California Schools – NBC News[…]
KAFC presents The 1st Annual “Comfort Women” Poster Drawing Contest We are calling middle and high school students to submit posters that promote the issue of “Comfort Women.” The theme is “My interpretation of the Peace Monument” Winners will be awarded with cash prizes and certificates. Entries will be evaluated by middle school and high school groups. All participants who attend the award ceremony Read more about “Comfort Women” Poster Contest[…]
5th Anniversary of Glendale Peace Monument!! “The Peace Monument put Glendale on the World Map” Since the City of Glenale installed the Peace Monument in its public park in 2013, the history revisionists fought hard to stop and remove the Peace Monument through letters, visits by Japanese politicians, and the lawsuit that went all the Read more about SAVE THE DATE!! 5th Anniversary of the Glendale Peace Monument!![…]
The New “Comfort Women” Memorial in Fort Lee, New Jersey After two years of hard work of studying the issue, persuading the City officials and raising fund, the YCFL (Youth Council of Fort Lee) – a student organization led by Korean American high school students in Fort Lee, New Jersey – successfully unveiled Read more about Fort Lee students give voice to ‘comfort women’ abused during World War II[…]
UCLA Asian Pacific Islanders Caucus and Alpha Education (Canada) hosted a talk about “Comfort Women” issue with Phyllis Kim from KAFC and Kathy Masaoka from NCRR. “Within Every Woman”, a shorter version of the award-winning documentary “The Apology” was shown before the talk. Thank you API Caucus and other students for your enthusiastic participation Read more about College Lecture Series – UCLA[…]
Santa Clara KSA invited Phyllis Kim of KAFC to screen “The Apology” and have a in-depth discussion about the unresolved “Comfort Women” issue. Many students broke into tears watching the powerful documentary and they were enthusiastic to learn about the issue, asking many questions. Thank you, KSA for your hospitality and inviting diverse group of Read more about College Lecture Series – Santa Clara University[…]