HOW DID IT START?

The idea for the organization was born September, 2015, in Berkeley where many mixed-race Korean adoptees attending a Koreans & Camptowns conference.  During this time, the idea to create an organization to use DNA as a birth search tool was born.

 

WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION?

Several of the original team of mixed heritage had success using DNA to find their biological fathers’ families.  By DNA testing birth families in Korea, we could help Korean adoptees find their biological families too.

 

HOW OLD IS THE ORGANIZATION?

The idea of the organization was born in September 2015, and became a 501(c)3 non-profit, in October 2015 in the US.

 

WHAT IS THE MISSION OF 325KAMRA?

To DNA-test birth searching families in Korea as well as collect medical and family history data from them; to distribute DNA kits to Koreans, Korean adoptees worldwide, Korean war veterans/family in order to help families reunite when possible.

 

WHAT ARE SPECIFIC 325KAMRA SERVICES?

• Collect DNA from birth searching families in Korea.

• Distribute DNA kits worldwide to Korean adoptees.

• Distribute DNA kits to Korean war veterans/family.

• Help Korean adoptees who have DNA tested with family research.​

• Provide an understand DNA and how it can be used in a birth search.​

• Provide culture/reunion trips, when possible, for those who have reunited thru DNA.​

• Provide online support for those who have reconnected through the use of DNA.

• Provide initial contact and translation services (in Korea) to those who made contact with biological family.​

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