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Good Neighbors is a global alliance formed by the partnership of independent organizations and individual offices, all committed to achieving the mission of Good Neighbors. While the Global Partnership Center establishes global governance, policies, and strategies, all organizations in the Global Partnership are united by a shared vision and identical brand, regardless of their legal, structural, and functional boundaries.
Partnership Countries are country-level actors working under the Good Neighbors Partnership Covenant. Aligned with the Good Neighbors’ mission, they implement diverse programs that support the most vulnerable people and foster a culture where people are encouraged to help each other. They represent Good Neighbors in their respective countries with a shared vision and unified brand.
We empower local actors and respect their autonomy through accountable and transparent operations. We recognize them as Partnership Countries, whether they are independent organizations or field offices, without being constrained by technical or legal definitions. Aligned with shared values and principles, they practice autonomous decision-making. Independent organizations have their own national governing bodies, while field offices operate with their own steering committees.
All Good Neighbors Partnership Countries pledge, upholding the Mission Statement, Core Values, and Code of Conduct, to:
The Good Neighbors Global Partnership Center’s Board of Directors (GPC Board) consists of delegates from Core Alliance countries. It is responsible for overseeing the management of global offices and making critical decisions related to the global-level management of budget, operations, finance, and human resources.
Below is information about the GPC Board members:
Mr. Il Ha Yi is the visionary who has shaped the entire history of Good Neighbors. Since founding the organization in a small room in 1991, he has played a pivotal role in building hope across more than 50 countries. He has devoted his life to achieving the mission of Good Neighbors: creating a world free from hunger, where people live together in harmony.
Minho Choi, as leadership of global management, has been serving and contributing to achieve the Mission and Vision 2030 by internalizing Good Neighbors Movement in the respect for the Foundation Spirit based on the Faith Confession. He sincerely fulfilled his duty and responsibility as country director of Good Neighbors Myanmar and Good Neighbors International Nepal as well as Regional Coordinator of Good Neighbors Asia Region, and now is involved in global governance as regular member of Core Alliance Countries and Global Impact Foundation of Good Neighbors.
Mr. Jung Gon Kim has demonstrated exemplary executive management skills as Secretary General and as Senior Director in the Operations Division and Management Department at Good Neighbors International, devoting over 20 years. Additionally, in recognition of his tireless efforts to foster a culture of educational giving in the Republic of Korea, he received the Korean Donation for Education Award in 2013.
Mr. Koizumi, the Executive Director of Good Neighbors Japan, has propelled the organization to prominence in the highly competitive Japanese charity market through his extensive experience in marketing and business management. He has successfully established Good Neighbors as a key player within Japanese civil society and expanded its presence across Japan.
Mrs. Choi, Secretary General of Good Neighbors USA, has made remarkable contributions to the organization’s international humanitarian and development programs. In her previous role, she successfully led the Good Neighbors Global Capacity Development Center, cultivating leadership within Good Neighbors offices worldwide. Her extensive experience and expertise in both field operations and strategic management have been instrumental in organizational success.
The GPC Board delegates its practical decision-making for global management to the International Steering Committee (ISC), a consultative body that provides practical support and guidance.
Additionally, the Good Neighbors International Council holds the Alliance Convention, which is made up of delegates from the governing bodies of the independent organizations, serving as the voice of the Global Partnership.
Good Neighbors’ Global Offices serve as enabling offices for the Partnership Countries. Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the Global Offices provide strategic leadership, services and technical support to field operations, and compliance check for the Partnership Countries. Currently, Good Neighbors’ Global Offices are located in California, Seoul, and Geneva.
The Regional Coordination Offices serve as strategic hubs for regional operations. They are located in one of the countries within their respective regions: East Asia (for East and Southeast Asia), West Asia (for West, Central, and South Asia), Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
