Empowering Underserved Children with Love, Commitment, and Family
Mission & History
Our mission is to embody the message of Jesus, “You Are Not Alone,” for orphaned children. We strive to create a cycle of empowerment and generosity, and become a reliable family for them in every possible way, so they can one day build healthy families of their own.
Since 2012, YANA Ministry has grown into a global community of more than 200 supporters, many based in the United States. To better serve these supporters, we officially registered as a U.S. charity the same year.
With your help, we believe it is possible to bring the hope of a family to every vulnerable child, empowering them to become confident, contributing members of society.
YANA’s Five Covenants
These five promises guide everything we do — how we serve, how we give, and how we walk with each child.
1
We are not their sponsors — we are their family.
2
We don’t expect immediate fruits.
3
We collaborate to make it better.
4
We remain open-handed.
5
We lead with irrational generosity.
Messages from Leadership
I will be your family.
"I promise that I will wait for you and be your family."
- A message from YANA co-founder, Pastor Joo Whang
What children need most are families.
Soonkyu Shin is a co-founder of YANA. His story tells
what YANA means to him, how he started the mission,
and his vision for YANA.
"Look after orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained from the world."
James 1:27
Our Financials
Your trust matters. Every dollar entrusted to YANA helps build lasting change in children’s lives.
100%
of your donation goes to children
and YANA’s programs
$344,909
Total cost of YANA’s programs in 2024
$49,165
Total internal expenses including payroll, promotions, and operations, covered by our board contribution in 2024
$747,873
Total contribution in 2024
$522,290
Total expenses in 2024
$174,571
Total contribution from our board members to cover internal costs in 2024
Our Annual Reports
The YANA Yearbook
Share your address (U.S. only) to receive a free copy of the YANA Yearbook in the mail.
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