The May 18 Memorial Foundation
International Internship Program 2012
About the May 18 Memorial Foundation
The May 18 Memorial Foundation was founded in 1994 with the precious funds of the May 18 victims, Gwangju citizens, overseas Koreans and Korean nationals in order to continue and develop the great democratic spirit and solidarity of the May 18 Democratic Uprising. Along with the aims of spreading the history of the struggle and its generous spirit to the global community, we hope to march altogether for the promotion and protection of democracy, human rights and peace building regionally and internationally.
Introduction to the Foundation Works
Since 1994, the May 18 Memorial Foundation has been conducting and expanding many projects to commemorate the spirit and struggle of the May 18 Uprising, eventually contribute to the peaceful reunification of Korea; and to work towards peace and human rights throughout the world.
The Foundation has carried out numerous projects in various fields, including organizing memorial events, establishing scholarships, fostering research, disseminating information to the public, publishing relevant materials, dispensing charity and welfare benefits, building international solidarity, and awarding the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights.
These are main projects of the Foundation: