繁中About Us
Everyone deserves a life they enjoy and a place in society. Understanding different minds opens more possibilities for all of us.
WHERE SOCIAL INITIATIVES TAKE ROOT.
Our Mission
We connect community, education and caring relationships so neurodivergent people can develop their strengths, enjoy life and contribute to society in their own way.
Who We Are
Brown Rice Livelihood Foundation Limited is a Hong Kong charitable foundation recognised as tax-exempt under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (IRD Ref. No. 91/13427).
Through Petal, Neuroseed and Soaring Academics, we connect a girls’ community, school-based teacher development and volunteer academic tutoring.
Our Leadership
Professional, approachable leadership steers Brown Rice's programs and partnerships.
Chief Executive Officer
Bonnie Yip leads Brown Rice as Chief Executive Officer. An experienced educator and NGO pioneer, she brings expertise in strategic leadership, curriculum innovation and support networks to create lasting impact for the communities we serve.
Chief Operating Officer
Stanly Fung oversees talent, operations and community development. A former technology CEO and Google Shining Star in Asia awardee, he brings governance and operational experience. As the father of neurodivergent twin boys, he also draws on lived experience to lead career-readiness and internship initiatives.
Advisory Board & Strategic Partners
Clinical, educational and operational experts support our team in developing programmes grounded in everyday needs.
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.
Advisor
Sandy Lai is a financial services professional at Morgan Stanley, with experience in private banking and wealth management and a passion for creating meaningful social impact. She believes in fostering inclusive communities where every girl feels valued and empowered. As an advisor, Sandy is committed to supporting neurodivergent girls in building confidence, meaningful connections, and a sense of belonging, while celebrating their individuality and potential.
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WHAT GUIDES US
Informed by neuroscience and clinical psychology. Grounded in people’s lived experience.
Respect each person’s experiences, choices and support needs. ADHD and autism involve developmental differences; strengths and difficulties can coexist.
Circle of Security highlights children’s need for a secure base to explore and comfort when unsettled. This guides our work with families and schools.
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s capacity to change with learning and experience. We value appropriate challenge, practice, feedback and rest, noticing progress from each person’s starting point.
These sources inform our approach, not the effectiveness of individual programmes. Circle of Security concerns attachment relationships; it does not explain or treat ADHD or autism.
An educational perspective distinct from fixed learning styles; not a clinical measure or an established classification of brains.
Professional practice that respects differences, individual needs and choices.
Autism’s developmental features, individual differences and support needs.
Attention, activity and impulse regulation in ADHD, and options for support.
A secure base and safe haven within caregiving relationships.
Research on retrieval practice and subsequent learning; it does not establish equal outcomes for all learners.