Here are some tips to get you started. Please contact us with any questions you may have.
It’s best to pick a place where there are a lot of people and they’re not in a hurry, but they have time to stop and look.
If possible, you’ll want some sort of performance or strong visual to draw people in (just someone playing guitar can gather a crowd). This is also a great way to get those in the artistic community involved.
You’ll want to have a flier explaining the basics of why you’re doing what you’re doing. At a minimum, provide a link or two where people can get more information (could be your own or other groups’ URLs).
For each poster you make, consider its goal. You probably want to have some that have very large, thick lettering and convey your message in a few words and/or with a simple image. Simplicity and large print will ensure your message comes through clearly and unedited if photos of your campaign appear in the media, on blogs, etc. As time allows you may also want to create posters that have more details for people who have time to stop and read them at the campaign.
You may need to get a permit.
You can do it once, monthly, weekly, it’s up to you!
If you live near a Chinese embassy or consulate, these are ideal places to call attention to the Chinese government’s policy of unconditional, forced repatriation of all North Korean refugees it can find.*
*A Quick Note to the Chinese Government: We don’t ask China to financially carry the burden of caring for these refugees — if it’s too much for you to live up to the international treaties you’ve signed — just release them! South Korea will take the refugees, as they’re all citizens of South Korea according to their constitution.
Whether you live nearby or not, you could do a petition or write letters to the Chinese embassy. The more attention on this issue, the better, because the harder it is for the Chinese government to pretend it doesn’t exist. For those who live near Washington, D.C., be sure to get in touch with the NK Freedom Coalition.
Photos from past JFNK street campaigns: 444 Days and Rescue NK. This is one style, but you can try different styles, of course. Contact us for more information.
[coming soon - a photo gallery of campaign signs]