ACOPIA MISSION
Asia Hope Camp Organization is an NGO (registered in Seoul City) that organizes work camps in Asian countries, K-pop related entertainment programs, and provides language education in both South Korea and Japan. We support those who desire to be involved with voluntary work, international cooperation, and exchange between countries.
The Asia Hope Camp Organization is a project spearheaded by the young members of Korean society, that aims to highlight and emphasize the many volunteer opportunities that can be found all over the world. The Asia Hope Camp Organization is officially registered on Seoul Metropolitan Government.
ACOPIA has the following goals for Asia Hope Camp Organization
Create an environment for cultural exchange:
ACOPIA provides a hospitable environment for international dialogue and cultural exchange by:
(a) Encouraging the youth from all over the world to come to Korea and share their cultural knowledge
(b) Increasing our global interaction by working with other international organizations.
Our volunteer activities have attracted Korean and Japanese people for the most part so far, but the nature of our work is without borders. We aim to gather people from a variety of nationalities. Henceforth, our goal is to expand our horizons and make Asia Hope Camp a "truly International Work Camp".Break Barriers through Volunteerism:
Asia Hope Camp not only provides a warm environment for the global youth to interact and work together, but it also aims to contribute in the alleviation of poverty in impoverished regions in Asia through the promotion of outreach and social activities.
ACOPIA LANGUAGE PROGRAMS & INTERNSHIPS
JLNE (Japanese Language Nagomi Education)
This program is conducted at the Kumamoto Prefectural University Japanese Language Education Laboratory. Professor BABA Ryoji, the highest authority in the field of Japanese language education, is responsible for the entire program. JLNE is a Japanese language course conducted by Japanese university students (graduate students) who major in Japanese language education. This is an opportunity to study with Japanese students and discover the Japanese culture.
Kumamoto Furusato
This program is a one month training program organized by Asia Hope Camp Organization and the International Trade Department of Kumamoto, Japan and is supported by Korea-Japan Socio-cultural Forum. During this program participants follow Japanese language classes and cultural experiences 3 hours a day from Monday to Friday (classes are also available on Saturdays and Sundays).
This is an unpaid internship program in the Asia Hope Camp office in Seoul. The program can be from 1 to 12 months at any time of the whole year. Interns will participate in various indoor and outdoor activities while living together at the ACOPIA Sharehouse. Interns also have the opportunity to take part in Korean language and K-POP Dance classes once or twice a week.
• Daily activities may include: promotion, SNS activities, café activities, visit Korean schools/universities/organizations, Korean classes, K-POP dance classes, etc.
• Duty Staff: participating in Staff activities (answering emails, managing new intern applications, checking payments, …etc.)
During the K-POP Training Program of ACOPIA, singing, dancing and Korean language classes are offered for a period of time, varying from one month to one year. In between the trainee program, there are several opportunities to audition for entertainment agencies such as HAPPYFACE Entertainment, BRAND NEW MUSIC, TS Entertainment, KQ Entertainment, A100 Entertainment, TOP MEDIA, WH CREATIVE, MAJESTY Entertainment, and KIWI Media Group.
This program gathers all fans of K-POP from all over the world! Participants get the chance to visit Korean performing arts schools and prime entertainment companies, undergo dance and vocal training from experienced K-POP coaches, learn the Korean language, indulge in true Korean cuisine, and make new friends. Additionally, you will get the chance to explore Seoul at its finest! The highlight of this camp is a K-POP Audition for all who are interested. K-POP entertainment agencies are invited to screen for potential idols from ACOPIA's camp. A handful of ACOPIA's campers have been selected in the past few years.
KOREA-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP
ACOPIA aims to to improve international relations between Korea and Japan. Through the recent years, this vision has been challenged, however ACOPIA aims to create a platform where both can come together and understand one another. This is done through the various camps held by ACOPIA.
ACOPIA aims to test this value and fulfil its purpose which is “Japanese-Korean communication” and “mutual understanding”.
ACOPIA is often working with TV Channels such as SBS in order to spread awareness and our vision.
Asian Hope Camp Organization is registered in Seoul City.
Korea-Japan Social and Cultural Forum is registered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea.
Korean Center for international integration of Foreigners (KIIP) is designed by the Korean Ministry of Justice.
National Volunteer Center is registered by Ministry of International Affairs & Communications in Korea.
Acopia Kpop School can legally accept minors (approved by Seoul Metropolitan Board of Education).
Acopia Cafe became a cultural center for Korean Language class for Working Holidays visa (approved by Metropolitan Board of Education).
Popular culture and Art planning companies (entertainment office registered with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Korea).
Travel agency
Japan Corporation (Acopia Friendship)
General restaurant and cafe.
Fair Trade product dealer
Korea’s first retailer of Kumamon products (designed in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan).
