
From the FOUNDER
It is my privilege to address you as the founder of Development for Freedom International (DFI), a Christian faith-based non-profit organization committed to creating a world where every individual can ully embrace life, reflecting the image of God in which we are created.
In 2011, I received a calling to serve in ministry for women and children in Haiti. It was not an easydecision to answer, as it meant leaving behind the life I knew. This profound moment came just six months after being baptized in Haiti while working with the United Nations mission. Despite my initial resistance, the calling was undeniable, and I surrendered to God’s purpose, founding DFI as a response to His will.
When DFI’s mission began in 2012, the circumstances were challenging. We started without donors, sponsoring churches, or established roots in the Christian community. I was not fully prepared for this sudden calling, but as Romans 11:29 reminds us, “for the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.” By God’s grace and miraculous provision, we persevered.
Since then, DFI has become a beacon of hope for vulnerable children and young women who have endured significant hardship. We have provided shelter, rehabilitation, education, and spiritual development to over 300 boys and young men, many of whom were living on the streets. Our healthcare initiatives have saved the lives of more than 98 children through critical medical interventions, while our economic empowerment programs have helped single mothers achieve self-sufficiency. Through these efforts, we are serving those society has often forgotten—the marginalized, the broken, and the oppressed—all in the name of Jesus Christ.
As we look to the future, DFI remains steadfast in its vision and mission. We are committed to bringing hope, healing, and opportunity to those in need, continuing to expand God’s Kingdom through acts of love and service.
I invite you to join us on this journey. Together, we can create lasting change, driven by compassion and a shared belief that every life is precious and deserving of dignity, love, and support.
Thank you for your trust and commitment to this cause.
Helen Kim
Founder and CEO