Jinki Hong

Best Buddies Korea, School Chapter Founder & Program Leader                           August 2022 to Present 

• Co-founded Best Buddies Korea during its initial launch phase, establishing the organization's presence in Korea.

• Founded and led the school chapters at SSI and SPPS, promoting awareness of disability rights and volunteerism among students.

• Developed and implemented annual support programs and organized national events to foster inclusivity and community engagement. 

• Collaborated with major organizations such as the US Embassy in Korea to coordinate support festivals and enhance organizational outreach. 

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 City Mural Collective, Selected Muralist                                

September 2023 to Present

• Joined a city muralists' group to explore abandoned sites and create murals that enhance urban aesthetics.

• Conducted site assessments to identify suitable mural locations and coordinated with building owners and government organizations to obtain necessary approvals.

• Completed over seven mural projects to date, showcasing artistic talent and community engagement. 

• Recognized as a promising artistic leader by a national urban design association. (https://www.citymuralcollective.info/)

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 Yookyoung Market Project for Children with IDD, Campaign Designer                June 2024 to Present

• Developed a fundraising campaign to establish a convenience store aimed at teaching children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) basic economic concepts, including money handling and product exchange.

• Initiated and secured support from GS Retail, one of Korea's largest convenience store chains, by presenting our goals and vision to promote economic literacy among children with IDD.

• Successfully established the first convenient store oriented for children with IDD at Yookyoung School, a specialized institution for children with various other learning challenges in Korea

• Designed and continue to support educational programs tailored for children with IDD to foster their learning and development. 

 Hope for All Families (HAF), Volunteer Teacher & Fund-Raiser                                2024 to Present

• Volunteered at HAF, a center supporting multicultural children facing difficulties in integrating into schools and communities due to language barriers, limited educational opportunities, and cultural adaptation challenges.

• Taught Korean, English, art, and sports through regular visits to children to support their language development and personal growth; also developed art therapy programs for the children

• Developed a scholarship program for children in critical need by connecting NGOs to secure funding, benefiting twelve children whose support will continue for the next three years; additionally, designed career-experience programs for children, including visits to local career centers and festivals, to help them develop personal goals.
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The SALT, Co-founder & Volunteer Program Designer                                

July 2023 to Present

• Co-founded this student-led NGO dedicated to supporting underserved communities.

• Developed educational videos and books to teach African children and migrant workers in Korea.

• Designed fundraising activities aimed at building schools in developing regions such as Africa.  (https://www.saltvolunteer.org/)