Introduction
Welcome to the Korean Dream Family Challenge!
This initiative is part of our celebration of the International Day of Peace and our contribution to the Korean Dream 10 Million Campaign.
The Korean Dream 10 Million Campaign is 4-year campaign to raise 10 million Korean Dreamers as part of a growing Korean-led, internationally supported grassroots movement advancing the “Korean Dream,” a vision for a unified Korea, benefiting the world.
Through family volunteering, education, art, and a social awareness campaign, we aim to bring families and communities together to contribute to a peaceful world.
Understanding The “KOREAN DREAM” and its global impact
- The division of Korea has been a longstanding source of tension affecting not just the Korean Peninsula but also global stability.
- The “Korean Dream” is a vision for a free, unified, and prosperous nation that brings good to the world. Koreans have a shared heritage that goes back over 5,000 years. The "Korean Dream" is based on this long heritage, particularly the ancient Korean ethic of Hongik Ingan. Hongik Ingan teaches about humanity’s interconnectedness and the task of the Korean people to "live for the greater good of humanity."
- For families worldwide, a peaceful Korea would be a model of peacebulding, and a way to resolve global conflicts that could impact everyone. By embracing the “Korean Dream,” we contribute to a safer and more harmonious world for future generations, encouraging peace and unity not only on the Korean Peninsula but across the globe.
- To learn more about this topic, read the attached workbook, “Understanding the Korean Dream Campaign.”
Challenge Activities
1. Family Volunteering for Peace
- Objective: Engage in a volunteer activity as a family that promotes peace and unity in your local community.
- What to Do: Choose a volunteer project that aligns with the overall theme of peace and unity, such as organizing a community clean-up, peace education, etc.
- Output: Share details, photos and/or videos of your family’s volunteering efforts, along with reflections on how the activity contributes to the broader goal of global peace. (Required for submission)
2. Art Interpretation of the “Korean Dream”
- Objective: Express your family’s vision for a unified Korea and its contribution to world peace through art.
- What to Do: Create a piece of art together as a family. It can be a poster, dance, song, poem, or any creative expression that reflects the theme.
- Output: Document your art process and the final piece through photos or videos. Provide details of your interpretation. (Required for submission)
3. Family Education Session on The “Korean dream”
- Objective: Learn about the history, significance, and impact of realizing the Korean Dream.
- What to Do: Use the attached educational resource to conduct a family learning session. Discuss the key points and why the Korean Dream matters to your family and the global community. This can also be extended to educating members of your community as a service-learning activity.
- Output: Take photos and notes on what you learned and share how your family plans to contribute to global peace. (While not required for submission, including this could earn you extra points during the review.)
4. Social Media Campaign
- Objective: Share your family’s journey of learning about the Korean Dream, volunteering, and creating art with your community and the world.
- What to Do: Post photos and/or videos of your family’s experience and reflections on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. Use the hashtag #onedreamonekorea #koreandream #globalpeace and tag AKU, GPF and GPW to join the broader conversation.
- Output: Provide links to your social media posts when submitting your final entries. (While not required for submission, including this could earn you extra points during the review.)
Korean Dream
Judgement Criteria
- Topic Conveyability (30%): Does your submission clearly express the values and vision of the “Korean Dream?”
- Creativity (30%): Is your output innovative and creatively executed?
- Family Engagement and Teamwork (40%): How well did your family work together, and how effectively did you embody the core values of Sunshine Family Volunteers? Consider how each family member contributed and their reflections.
Important Dates
- Orientation for SFV Team Leaders: September 3
- Information Session: September 7
- Campaign Start: September 8
- Submission Deadline: September 21
- Review Period: September 23 to 24
- Awards Ceremony: September 28 (during the SFV Learning Circle)
Awards
- Grand Award: $300
- Top 2: $200
- Top 3: $100
- Participation: One Korea visibility Items
Eligibility
Eligible Candidates to apply & receive grant: GPWLA graduates, GPW project leaders and SFV coordinators.
Application Process
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Attend the Information Session: Join the online session on September 7 to get detailed instructions and tips. Join here: Meeting Link, Time: 1 pm UTC
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Family Education Session: Use the provided workbook, “Understanding the Korean Dream Campaign” to conduct the session with your family.
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Family Volunteering and Art Activity: Collaborate with your family and/orcommunity for a day of service andcreate an art piece reflecting the theme.
4
Social Media Campaign: Share your experience on social media to raise awareness.
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Submit Your Outputs: Send in photos/videos of youractivities, along with details and reflections, by September21, 2024. Send it to us by filling out this form.
Important Note
When submitting photos and videos for the “One Dream, One Korea, One World” Family Challenge, please ensure that all content respects the privacy and dignity of all participants. Only share media that your family and community members are comfortable with being published publicly. By submitting your materials, you grant permission for them to be used in promotional content related to the challenge, including on social media and other platforms. Please avoid including any personal information in your submissions.
Contact
Email: family.volunteers@globalpeacewomen.org
You can email us in case of any queries. In case of inability to fill out the form, you can send it directly in our email.
We look forward to seeing your family’s contributions to this meaningful challenge and working together toward a more peaceful world. Happy International Peace Month!
We look forward to seeing your family’s contributions to this meaningful challenge and working together toward a more peaceful world. Happy International Peace Month!
