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Eddie Lee

In times of constant change, not only tech start-ups but also NGOs would find it important to innovate.
Wofoo Group executive chairman Joseph Lee Chung-tak said he believed charities needed new ideas as much as the corporate sector did.
“If we don’t keep on having new ideas, we will be replaced,” he said. “This is what I have learnt as a businessman.”
The entrepreneur, who founded his first company in 1980 at the age of 29, said he was keen to share his experience of running a business and help NGOs in the city stay ahead.
UBS employees cook up new way to raise funds for Operation Santa Claus
Wofoo Foundation, established by him in 1997, has partnered with Operation Santa Claus, the annual fundraising campaign jointly organised by the South China Morning Post and public broadcaster RTHK, in providing leadership training for aspiring NGO executives.
The NGO Leadership Programme, co-sponsored by Operation Santa Claus, multinational investment bank UBS and Chinese University, has trained 158 participants from 128 organisations since 2015.
This year, 28 participants from various organisations, including NGOs and social enterprises, will hone their skills in strategic thinking and resource planning, and learn from financial services professionals, field experts and alumni mentors. The virtual opening of the programme was held on Friday.

Rob Stewart, chief communications officer at UBS Asia Pacific, noted that this year’s intake was strong and represented the resilient future leadership of Hong Kong’s NGOs.
“These are challenging times, but we are confident the NGO leaders will rise to the occasion with the help of the course and find meaningful solutions for a range of problems affecting the city,” he said.
Stewart said the UBS mentors and skills based mentors were eager to meet their mentees, and contribute to the NGO Leadership Programme with the class of 2021.
“We are delighted to have the Wofoo Foundation join the programme to fund an award that allows another deserving NGO participant to execute the best practice it creates during the course,” he added.
Nearly HK$17 million raised in 2020 edition of Operation Santa Claus
Apart from providing financial support, Lee sits on the programme’s advisory committee.
The entrepreneur, who has taken part in public welfare and social affairs in various ways since the late 1970s, wants to bring the entrepreneurial spirit to the NGO sector.
In his view, the successful running of an NGO entails the development and delivery of relevant services.
“We innovate so we can do better,” Lee said.
He also said projects often required a concerted effort and a good NGO leader should be willing to respect and work with other people.


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Wofoo Group executive chairman Joseph Lee says he believes charities need new ideas as much as the corporate sector does
Wofoo Foundation has partnered with Operation Santa Claus to provide leadership training for aspiring NGO executives



Wofoo Foundation has partnered with Operation Santa Claus to provide leadership training for aspiring NGO executives.


Hong Kong entrepreneur to provide leadership training to city’s charity leaders

Wofoo Group executive chairman Joseph Lee says he believes charities need new ideas as much as the corporate sector does Wofoo Foundation has partnered with Operation Santa Claus to provide leadership training for aspiring NGO executives

Wofoo Group executive chairman Joseph Lee says he believes charities need new ideas as much as the corporate sector does

Wofoo Foundation has partnered with Operation Santa Claus to provide leadership training for aspiring NGO executives