Social Causes

Education, poverty alleviation, children's and women's rights, animal welfare, and environmental causes have always been close to my heart. These are just a few of the prominent causes I have actively supported.

Nepal Earthquake Village Aid

Fundraiser - Fundraised for victims of the 2015 Nepal earthquake to provide emergency supplies of food, blankets and temporary village districts.

2008      Banda Aceh, Indonesia

International Humanity Foundation

Co-Director / Photography Teacher - Raised 100 cameras for orphans of the 2004 tsunami and taught SMA and SMP students both english and manual photography.

2008      Medan, Indonesia

International Humanity Foundation 

English Teacher - Taught SMA students both english and manage program lessons.

2001      Singapore 

Action for AIDS

Cross Country Cyclist/Fundraiser - Trained to cycle long distance from Singapore to Malaysia to raise funds for AIDS cause. 

2000          San Francisco

Glide Women's Centre

Administration Volunteer - First contact point for women who are in need. Glide is a safe and supportive community that empowers survivors of domestic violence.

1999  Saltspring Island, BC, Canada

Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre 

Retail Manager - Maintain the wildlife retail store and be a touch point for any enquiries pertaining to the cause and its centre.