We have an incredible opportunity to provide a vital resource for North Korean refugee students resettled in the U.S. A generous donor is challenging our PSALT community with a matching grant of up to $25,000 to provide laptops to each NK refugee student in need! Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $25,000, to raise funds for this invaluable school necessity.

UPDATE

The students submitted applications for the laptops -- detailing their circumstances, the impact a new laptop could have for their studies, and their future vision for studies/career. We will post excerpts from these applications in the "campaign updates" so you can hear them share in their own words!

LAPTOPS FOR STUDENTS

In today’s learning environment a laptop is a necessity for even young elementary school students. Since many assignments make use of the internet in some form, a student without a reliable computer is at a distinct disadvantage.

We’ve worked with students who borrow laptops from the local library if available, others tried to use public computers which limit or prohibit interactive participation for a virtual class session. Some are trying to get through college with only a cell phone or a broken device for assignments. Older students have great difficulty trying to juggle virtual English lessons via video call while viewing worksheets on their phone at the same time. A laptop would be an answer to prayer for many.

Our tutors are some of the first to recognize the need for reliable devices and the limitations faced by the students, but we simply did not have resources to meet these needs... until now!

Please help make this opportunity possible. This is a one-time gift and all funds raised will be used for students' laptops. If funds remain, any remaining funds will be fully allocated for educational purposes via our RISE/RISE Scholars programs. Please consider investing in the education of our refugee brothers and sisters by giving to this campaign and double your impact!!

PSALT NK

Founded in 2006, PSALT NK is a U.S. based 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian charity dedicated to the needs of North Korean refugees. PSALT's work includes addressing the educational needs of North Korean refugees through RISE (Resource Initiative to Support Education). RISE services include ELL and academic tutoring, college application and essay support, career mentorship, and live education-related webinars. The RISE Scholars scholarship program, launched in 2024, expands PSALT's effort to meet the education-related needs of the North Korean refugee community across the United States. (EIN: 03-0593240)

To learn more visit: www.psaltnk.org/rise

Laptops for Students!

By PSALT NK

Laptops for Students!

Match up to $25,000 to purchase laptops for refugee students!

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