{"id":10356,"date":"2025-11-11T14:24:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T14:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/sporean-founder-of-social-enterprise-dignity-kitchen-appeals-for-partner-to-save-hong-kong-branch\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:24:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T14:24:54","slug":"sporean-founder-of-social-enterprise-dignity-kitchen-appeals-for-partner-to-save-hong-kong-branch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/sporean-founder-of-social-enterprise-dignity-kitchen-appeals-for-partner-to-save-hong-kong-branch\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u2019porean founder of social enterprise Dignity Kitchen appeals for partner to save Hong Kong branch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Singaporean founder of Dignity Kitchen renews call for partner to save Hong Kong restaurant<\/h2>\n

Singaporean social entrepreneur Koh Seng Choon, founder of the hawker-style social enterprise Dignity Kitchen, has renewed his call for a partner in Hong Kong to help save its struggling branch in Mong Kok.<\/p>\n

The restaurant, which employs and trains persons with disabilities, has been facing mounting challenges.<\/p>\n

As a final attempt to raise funds, he is considering diluting his stake in the Singapore-based business, South China Morning Post reported.<\/p>\n

In particular, he is seeking a kind-hearted and experienced partner who is willing to commit HKD 2 million (S$336,000) in the first year to run the restaurant.<\/p>\n

Founder underwent heart surgery in March<\/h3>\n

In a video he posted on LinkedIn in October, Mr Koh shared that “the last six years have been very tough” on the enterprise.<\/p>\n

Since opening in 2019, the Mong Kok branch has trained and placed over 200 differently abled individuals in jobs across the city.<\/p>\n

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However, when it launched, there was social unrest in the country, followed by four years of the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

Finally, in March this year, Mr Koh underwent heart surgery, which now makes him unable to travel to Hong Kong as often as he’d like.<\/p>\n

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Source: 厨尊香港Dignity Kitchen Hong Kong on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“The reason for this posting is to find a partner — someone we can work with to carry on the legacy of Project Dignity,” he said, adding:<\/p>\n

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It can be an individual, corporate, charity, foundation, home office, someone who wants to train and place and help the differently abled in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Founder originally appealed for a partner in June<\/h3>\n

Mr Koh originally made an appeal for a Hong Kong-based partner on social media in June.<\/p>\n

Since then, he has received over 40 enquiries, but none of them were suited for the role, SCMP reported.<\/p>\n

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Mr Koh said some were more focused on expanding their own catering businesses rather than running a training and placement centre.<\/p>\n

Others, he shared, lacked sufficient funds due to budget cuts, especially in non-governmental organisations.<\/p>\n

The founder also revealed that he had considered shutting down the restaurant at one point, but changed his mind after flying to Hong Kong and seeing his employees working diligently.<\/p>\n

Dignity Kitchen also has a branch in Singapore, operating in Boon Keng.<\/p>\n

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25-year-old S’porean runs a business while battling rare medical condition, proves strength isn’t just physical<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

Featured image adapted from Dignity Kitchen on Facebook, 厨尊香港Dignity Kitchen Hong Kong on Facebook.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Singaporean founder of Dignity Kitchen renews call for partner to save Hong Kong restaurant Singaporean social entrepreneur Koh Seng Choon, founder of the hawker-style social enterprise Dignity Kitchen, has renewed his call for a partner in Hong Kong to help save its struggling branch in Mong Kok. The restaurant, which employs and trains persons with…<\/p>\n

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