Banet

Banet which began in 2018 as a small group of women volunteering to help overseas adoptees search for their origins. The name derives from "banet jeogori," a type of clothing worn by newborns in Korea. We chose this name after seeing black and white photos of an airplane filled with children ― all of them wearing banet jeogori and destined for overseas adoption. We did not start with adoption-related expertise or knowledge. We are ordinary Korean women: mothers, office workers and citizens who want to support and advocate for overseas adoptees. Since Banet was born three years ago, we've formed connections with many adoptees.