Brown Rice 活米繁中

BROWN RICE LIVELIHOOD FOUNDATION · HONG KONG

Different minds.
Fuller lives.

A life to enjoy. A place to belong.

We connect community, education and caring relationships so neurodivergent people can develop their strengths and contribute in their own way.

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From feeling understood to seeing what is possible.

DIFFERENCE DESERVES UNDERSTANDING.POTENTIAL DESERVES OPPORTUNITY.EVERYONE DESERVES BELONGING.

WHY BROWN RICE

A label never tells
the whole story.

Difference should not limit opportunity. Starting with individual needs and strengths, we connect families, schools and communities to create more ways to learn, grow and take part in society.

ADHD, autism (ASD) and other developmental differences affect attention, learning, communication and sensory experience. Understanding these differences helps create conditions for participation.

OUR PROJECTS

Turn possibility into everyday life.

From girls’ communities to classrooms and community learning, we nurture initiatives that respond to different needs.

01COMMUNITY & BELONGING

Petal

A community where neurodivergent girls can connect, understand themselves and grow at their own pace.

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A place to belong. Room to bloom.

Petal - Girls Club offers neurodivergent girls a supportive community to take part at their own pace and build confidence and independence through relationships where they feel understood.

  • Belonging and peer connection
  • Interests and everyday skills through shared activities
  • Identity and confidence with mentor support
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02TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

Neuroseed

Co-founded by Brown Rice and Ecorazón, Neuroseed connects neuroscience with school-based teacher development through the Brainy In-Charge board game.

Learn more — Neuroseed

Let understanding take root in the classroom.

Co-founded by Brown Rice Livelihood Foundation and Ecorazón, Neuroseed brings together neuroscience, attachment theory and the Circle of Security in its first board game, Brainy In-Charge, designed around local experiences.

  • Simulate building a child’s brain and explore developmental challenges
  • Explore how adult responses may influence children’s sense of safety, emotional regulation and brain development
  • Training arrangements discussed with each school
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03VOLUNTEER ACADEMIC TUTORING

Soaring Academics

Volunteer academic tutoring in communities and schools, particularly for students from low-income families and neurodivergent students.

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Progress you can see.

For three years, Soaring Academics has provided volunteer academic tutoring in communities and schools, particularly for students from low-income families and neurodivergent students.

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change through learning and experience. This guides our work: helping students develop their strengths and widen their future opportunities through learning.

  • Connect and observe, uncover strengths and work through learning barriers
  • Personalise teaching and practice, using ongoing feedback to improve learning
  • Let academic progress build the confidence to say “I can do this”

Progress needs suitable methods and support. Starting points and progress vary; we do not promise a set gain in scores or ability within a fixed period.

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A MORE UNDERSTANDING SOCIETY

More understanding. More possibility.

Through public education and dialogue, we highlight neurodivergent experiences and contributions and address barriers in schools, communities and workplaces.

Our advocacy

GROW WITH BROWN RICE

A richer world, with room for every mind.

Support community, education and connection, and help more people discover what is possible.

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