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5 Reasons to Join the Annual Truth Day International Conference and Korea Tour
Ties Program Updates, Heritage & Cultural Connection Elizabeth Kwon Ties Program Updates, Heritage & Cultural Connection Elizabeth Kwon

5 Reasons to Join the Annual Truth Day International Conference and Korea Tour

Take a closer look at the USKRG & Ties experience and what participants can expect as part of this meaningful gathering centered on connection, reflection, and community. This experience brings together adoptees and the wider community for meaningful dialogue, learning, and connection in Korea, offering space to engage more deeply with identity, history, and lived experience.

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Five Things Adoptees Should Know Before Traveling to Their Birth Country a Second Time
Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country, Resources & Support, Adoptee Perspective, Heritage & Cultural Connection Elizabeth Kwon Preparing for Birth Country Travel, Reactions to Birth Country, Resources & Support, Adoptee Perspective, Heritage & Cultural Connection Elizabeth Kwon

Five Things Adoptees Should Know Before Traveling to Their Birth Country a Second Time

Been to your birth country before? Your next trip is going to feel completely different and that's okay. 💜 We're diving into what adoptees can expect on return trips: bigger feelings, new perspectives, and the beauty of seeing familiar places with fresh eyes. Featuring real stories from Ties Team Members and alumni, it's an honest and encouraging guide to traveling with an open heart, releasing expectations, and embracing every feeling along the way.

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All of Your Ethiopian Ties Questions Answered
Ties Program Updates, Preparing for Birth Country Travel Elizabeth Kwon Ties Program Updates, Preparing for Birth Country Travel Elizabeth Kwon

All of Your Ethiopian Ties Questions Answered

Planning a Ties Heritage trip to Ethiopia? This guide answers everything from dates, to updates from the inaugural trip, in-country support, reconnection opportunities with birth family and pricing. Learn how Ties creates meaningful, personalized experiences for adoptees and their loved ones plus get tips on grants, travel planning and making the most of your journey.

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Ties Traveler: Meet Liz
International Adoptee, Ties Travel Experience Elizabeth Kwon International Adoptee, Ties Travel Experience Elizabeth Kwon

Ties Traveler: Meet Liz

Meet Liz Sevigny (they/them/她). Liz is a Chinese adoptee from Yueyang in Hunan Province and a participant in our inaugural China Ties Adult Adoptees Age 21+ heritage journey. Liz shares reflections on returning to their birth country, traveling alongside fellow adult adoptees, and the meaningful experience of meeting with their birth family during the journey.

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