In Scripture
The Myrtle Tree
הֲדַסָּה
(Hadassah)
The Hebrew name of Queen Esther, symbolizing peace, joy, and divine blessing.
Our Name, Our Mission
HADA
하다הֲדַסָּהMinistries
HADA trains and equips local educators in partner countries to teach English, disciple their students, and bring hope to their own communities. The training stays after the trip ends.
Our Name
One name, three meanings.
In Korean
“To Do”
하다
(Ha-da)
The verb behind every act of faith, and the heart of James 1:22:
“Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.”
Our calling is to be doers, and to grow doers.
An Acronym
H · A · D · A
- H
- Hope
- A
- Academics
- D
- Discipleship
- A
- Action
Our Work
What We Do
We walk with local educators and partners to bring quality education, and the hope of the gospel, to more communities.
Rooted in Scripture. Driven by mission. Measured by lives transformed.
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English Classes
Language opens doors and builds the relationships that carry the gospel forward.
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Educator Training
We equip local teachers with skill, confidence, and a calling to disciple their own communities.
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Partner Countries
We serve alongside locals, building long-term relationships in the places we’re sent.
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Mission Partnerships
We build long-term trust with churches, schools, and ministries advancing the gospel.
How It Works
HADA’s Training-to-Impact Model
1Reach The Locals
HADA partners with churches, schools, and ministries in missional countries to connect with local adults who are already being evangelized or have been reached through existing mission organizations.
2Short-Term Mission Trips
HADA travels to partner countries to host seminar-style workshops where locals are trained and equipped. Participants who complete the program and pass their certification exams receive official HADA certifications.
3Empower With English Skills
After the mission trip, English Zoom classes are offered to help locals further develop their teaching skills. Through online classes, we aim to build meaningful relationships and mentorships rooted in discipleship and growth.
4Locals Serve Their Communities
Once trained in both heart and skill, local teachers are encouraged to serve their own communities by teaching in schools, after-school programs, or other local initiatives.
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Create Lasting Change
Local teachers continue to share what they’ve learned. Their growth inspires others, creating a ripple effect and building a foundation for sustainable and lasting change for education in their communities.
Get Involved
There is a place for you in this work.
Bring HADA to your community
Connect us with your church, school, or ministry. We build relationships that grow over time through training, mentorship, and continued presence in the communities we serve.
Use your skills
Help build what HADA is creating. Teach, mentor, or develop curriculum, or help tell the story through design, photo, video, and writing.
Walk with us
Pray with us. Stay connected. Give toward the mission. As you follow along, you will see what God is doing and know how to pray with us in each season.
Our Founder
Jiny Yu
My testimony
I once felt lost, chasing something I thought defined my worth, while burying my first dream of becoming a teacher because I believed I wasn’t good enough. But God met me in that place and slowly led me back to Him, giving me the courage to walk away from what was breaking me and unexpectedly opening the door for me to step into education.
There, I rediscovered a passion and calling I had hidden for years, and as I grew, God placed a bigger vision on my heart – not just to teach, but to equip others. Through a series of clearly opened doors, I said yes without knowing the full plan, and step by step, HADA was born.
Through education and equipping, we strive to fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples of all nations, trusting that what began as a small act of obedience will continue to impact lives far beyond us.