The Enabling Freedom Network drives positive change for North Korean refugees — nurturing a generation of confident, educated diaspora leaders who can represent their communities and shape decisions that affect them.
Our aim is to create a network of educated and confident North Korean diaspora community representatives who can contribute to, and participate in, decision-making. Through scholarships, academic mentoring and leadership development, we help our community reach higher education and become change-makers in their own right.
In its redesigned form, the programme was built around what the community told us it needed — and drew 21 applications in its first intake, closing early due to demand.
The programme primarily recruits each autumn. Here’s what the application process looks like — and we’re always happy to answer questions before you apply.
Complete our application form, telling us about your background and goals.
You’ll meet with our specialised staff to talk through the programme and your next steps.
Receive tailored academic mentoring, tutoring and application guidance.
Join a network of confident North Korean change-makers shaping their own futures.
Your support funds the scholarships, mentoring and research behind this work.
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