YANA began with a simple question: Who will walk with children who have no family? We believe caring for orphans is not just compassion, but a calling God has given us. “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress…” — James 1:27 In 2008, YANA first encountered the realities of children in Korean orphanages in South Korea. In 2012, this calling became YANA Ministry, grounded in a commitment to long-term relationships rather than temporary help. Today, YANA is in a season of transition, expanding from its roots in Korea toward an international vision of walking with children who have no family. Through long-term relationships, faith, and presence, YANA continues to build a family where children would otherwise walk alone.

What makes YANA different is not only what we do, but how we do it. We don’t just show up, but we stay for the journey. YANA’s approach is built on long-term care and belonging: Long-term partnerships with orphanages and care institutions Personalized support for children and youth Collaboration with local communities Pathways to education, mentorship, and independence Real change does not happen by one-time generosity, but by walking with children over time. Today, this model, shaped over years of experience in Korea, is expanding beyond borders.

The impact of YANA is not measured only by numbers, but by lives changed and futures restored. Through years of walking with children, YANA has witnessed lasting transformation: Children who once lacked stability now complete their education with confidence Young adults from orphanages are gaining skills, employment, and independence. Communities strengthened through trust and partnership. Dignity restored through long-term care. These outcomes are the result of people who chose not only to give, but to stay. Invitation - The Giving Circle brings together people who believe that kindness becomes meaningful when it is shared and sustained. We invite you to join the Giving Circle and walk alongside children who would otherwise walk alone. You Are Not Alone.