Our Mission
To unlock potential, enhance adaptability and enable successful life transitions for neurodivergent girls aged 15-25, through an integrated ecosystem of empowerment, education, professional support and community built on evidence and accessible to all regardless of income.
Who We Are
Brown Rice Livelihood Foundation Limited, whose girls’ club is known as Petal, is a Hong Kong charitable foundation recognised as tax-exempt under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (IRD Ref. No. 91/13427).
Our singular mission is to empower neurodivergent girls aged 15 to 25 to break internal barriers and build independent, healthy, and connected lives. Brown Rice focuses on this specific age group because they represent a hidden demographic that is systematically underestimated and neglected by mainstream support structures. We are here to change that narrative.
Our Leadership
Professional, approachable leadership steers Brown Rice's programs and partnerships.
Chief Executive Officer
Brown Rice is steered by our Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Bonnie Yip. An accomplished educator and seasoned NGO pioneer, she brings a formidable track record in strategic leadership, curriculum innovation, and ecosystem building. Her blend of pedagogical expertise and executive acumen helps scale our mission and secure long-term, sustainable impact for the girls we serve.
Chief Operating Officer
Complementing this vision is our Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Stanly Fung, who manages our talent, operations, and community growth. A former technology CEO and Google Shining Star in Asia awardee, he brings governance and scalable efficiency to the foundation. Grounded by his lived experience as a father of neurodivergent twin boys, he directs our career-readiness and internship initiatives.
Advisory Board & Strategic Partners
Our executive leadership is supported by a formidable ecosystem of clinical, educational, and operational experts who ensure our programs deliver measurable, real-world outcomes.
Honorary Advisor
Dr. Rina Lai is the founder of SynergisED, a research and innovation lab shaping the future of education, and co-founder of the Cambridge China Education Forum. She earned her PhD from the University of Cambridge, where she continues to serve as a Visiting Scholar. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a school governor at an English Schools Foundation international school, Dr. Lai works at the intersection of research, educational innovation, and technology. She has advised start-ups, multinational corporations, non-profit organizations, and government committees on education strategy, innovation, and the development of future-ready learning ecosystems.
Advisor
As the Principal of Caritas Mother Teresa School, and with over 20 years of dedication to the Schools for Social Development, I believe that every life can be shaped and every individual deserves equal dignity. My core focus is on the growth and well-being of young girls. I am convinced that by walking alongside them with love, we can empower even the most vulnerable girls to build their dreams and soar in their own skies.
Strategic Partner
Forensic Educational Psychologist and Counselor
Strategic Partner
Rotary Club of Victoria Harbour
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