‘A place to seek help in a time of need’
Dezonny owns Charlie's Cafe, which serves up Malaysian favourites with heart — diners can pay it forward by giving a dining voucher to someone in need.
‘Take in the finer details’
Elena is the founder of Bike with Elena, which champions a more eco-friendly way to explore Kuala Lumpur, as well as safer paths for cyclists.
‘They are my spiritual teachers’
Joanita is the founder of Mettaa Reflexology Centre, a no-frills spa in Mumbai that employs the visually-challenged
‘It's about supporting livelihoods and living heritage’
Radhi Parekh is the founder of ARTISANS’, an exhibition space and store that seeks to empower Indian artisans
'An ambassador of my community'
Reality Tours and Travel is a travel social enterprise that empowers locals to lead tours around their community. It also channels 80 per cent of its profits back to the community.
‘See their abilities, not disabilities’
Ai-na is the CEO of Stepping Stone, an arts-and-crafts and baking workshop and that employs adults with disabilities.
‘They experience oneness and community’
Prashant is a co-founder of Mirchi & Mime, a contemporary dining space that employs people with hearing and speech disabilities as servers
‘Everyone has dreams’
Shahell is a bakery assistant at Stepping Stone, an arts-and-crafts and baking workshop that employs adults with disabilities.
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