“A Solid Ground for Social Change-Makers”
*Donghang means ‘to walk together’ in Korean (동행, 同行)
To ensure that the positive impact created by activists can continue in our society,
DongHang focuses on supporting each individual activist.
Vision: A society where activists are trusted.
Mission: To build safety nets that support sustainable activism and dignified lives for social change-makers.
Values: Activist Centered; Self-Help & Autonomy; Solidarity & Cooperation.
Our Key Programs
Support includes:
death, critical illness, major injury, long-term care, and related expenses.
Programs include:
small-scale loans, youth safety-net loans, and mid-career supporter funds.
Support Includes:
medical cost support, mental health counseling, and comprehensive health screenings.
Programs Include:
travel, recreation, and cultural activities.
Program Include:
youth safety-net support, incubating services through the Mid-Career Activist Support Center.
Events include:
Gongtak(table for activists), Activist Week
A Forest We Grow Together
Mutual Aid Program 
Members contribute a small mutual support fee (approx. $5/month) to share life’s milestones — both celebrations and hardships.
Support includes:
death, critical illness, major injury, long-term care, and related expenses.
Financial Safety Net for Activist Lives
Loan Support 
We operate loan programs through various funds to help activists overcome urgent financial difficulties.
Programs include:
small-scale loans, youth safety-net loans, and mid-career supporter funds.
Healthy Activists, Healthy Society
Health & Medical
Support
Activists often prioritize others’ needs over their own. DongHang supports both preventive care and treatment.
Support Includes:
medical cost support, mental health counseling, and comprehensive health screenings.
Rest & Recharge Support
Self-Care for
Sustainable Living
To prevent burnout among activists working in challenging environments, we provide opportunities for rest and leisure.
Programs Include:
travel, recreation, and cultural activities.
Supporting Youth to Mid-Career Activists
Tailored Support for
Different Life Stages 
We offer networking and peer support for young activists and broader life planning support for mid-career activists.
Program Include:
youth safety-net support, incubating services through the Mid-Career Activist Support Center.
Respect and Support for Activists
Spreading a Culture of
Recognition 
We foster a culture where activists support each other and where more people recognize their value and existence. Events include:
Gongtak(table for activists), Activist Week
Voices From the DongHang Community
As of the end of 2025, around 3,000 cooperative members have the membership of DongHang.
DongHang reminds activists that we are essential to society—
and that caring for ourselves is not selfish,
but a responsibility if we want to keep serving others.
The support from DongHang is truly a lifeline for us
as public-interest activists.
DongHang is both a trusted colleague and a place of rest for me.
Without DongHang, I wouldn’t have been able to continue my work this long.
I was seriously considering quitting my activism, but thanks to
DongHang’s support, I am still here—and I now see myself continuing this work
into the future.
DongHang was the first place that supported me not as a worker,
but simply as me. The support eased my financial burden and
helped me regain my daily life without shame or anxiety,
allowing me to focus on my work again. I am deeply grateful that
DongHang always reaches out first in difficult moments.
It felt like receiving encouragement from unseen colleagues.
DongHang gave me the strength to keep working toward a better society.
Organization Info
DongHang Activist Co-operative
