MEMBERS
Melissa Kim
(Founder)
Melissa Kim is a senior at Seoul International School. As a student who loves biology and chemistry, Melissa has been involved in various STEM events and activities. Through such experience, she has been exposed to gender-based disparities within the field, which are often exacerbated in underprivileged communities where girls do not have the power nor knowledge to stand up and advocate for themselves.
Founding Girls Be Strong in 2020, Melissa strives to uplift and support girls and young women, specifically in Uganda. As a Christian, she was introduced to Reverend Tae-Yong Choi through her church, who, by chance, was a missionary at Uganda who founded Hope Hill Learning Centre. Sharing the same vision, Melissa and her team works with Rev. Choi to support students at Hope Hill Learning Centre as well as many single mothers living in local villages.
Through her work, Melissa aims to break barriers and help these young women reach their full potential, contributing to a brighter future for Uganda and beyond.
Press Releases About Girls Be Strong
https://www.1365.go.kr/vols/P9210/partcptn/timeCptn.do?type=show&progrmRegistNo=3114196
Natasha Gift
Westminster Christian Institute Uganda
Joon Lee
Yonsei University
Junseok Kim
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju '25
Kate Moon
Athenian School '25
Alvin Lee
Pomfret School '27
Jay Yoon
Salisbury School '26
Jane Lee
Saint Paul's School '24
Sophia Kim
Tabor Academy '24
Semin Yoo
Salisbury School '24
Yooseung Noh
Salisbury School '24
Isaac Cho
Singapore American School '25
Junbeom Kim
British Columbia
Collegiate '27
Doyun Nah
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju '27
Taehee Kim
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju '26
Yunji Kim
South Island School ‘27
Subin Choi
Hanyang University High School '25
Luke Hur
Korea International School Jeju '28
Chae Won Yu
Namyeong High School '25
Yewon Ryu
Shinseong Girls' Middle School '26
Haerim Kim
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju ’26
Nakyeong Shin
Shinseong Girls' Middle School '25
Yesung Kim
Shinseong Girls' Middle School '25
Jade Kim
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju ‘27
Jihoo Lee
Chung-Ang University High School '25
Seoyun Kang
Sookmyung Girls' Middle School '27
Kate Cho
St. Joseph's Institution International '26
Hyunji Kim
South Island School ‘27
Seyeon Song
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju ‘27
Moonjung Woo
Laurel Springs School '25
Yoonseo Jang
Daewon International Middle School '26
Taehee Kim
Cheongshim International Academy '25
Seungju Lee
Korean Minjok Leadership Academy
Join Us!
We are currently recruiting new members through the Korean Governmental 1365 Volunteer Portal.
Click HERE to register for the recruitment process!
CORE VALUES
Empowerment
We believe in empowering girls and women to overcome obstacles, make informed choices, and take control of their own lives. We strive to provide them with the resources, skills, and support necessary to unleash their full potential.
Innovation
We embrace innovation and creativity to address complex challenges. We constantly seek new approaches, technologies, and strategies to make a meaningful impact in combating child marriage, education disruption, and Sickle Cell disease, always striving for continuous improvement.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration and partnership. By forging alliances with local communities, organizations, and stakeholders, we aim to build strong networks of support, pool resources, and work collectively towards sustainable solutions.
MISSION STATEMENT
At Girls Be Strong, our mission is to combat the pressing issues of child marriage, education disruption, and Sickle Cell disease in Uganda. With a deep-rooted commitment to empowering girls and women, we strive to create lasting change through innovative solutions and community engagement.
Ultimately, our mission is to create a future where every girl in Uganda is free from the shackles of child marriage, has access to quality education, and receives adequate support for their health needs. By working together, we can break barriers, uplift communities, and empower girls to realize their full potential, thereby fostering a more equitable and prosperous society.
