The YK Pao Education Foundation is committed to educating innovative and responsible young people for tomorrow’s China and tomorrow’s world.
The Foundation continues the philanthropic legacy started by its namesake, Yue-Kong Pao, the renowned twentieth century shipowner and philanthropist.
During his lifetime, YK Pao made pioneering and transformative gifts in support of education in mainland China and Hong Kong, including the establishment of Ningbo University, founding the Sino-British Friendship Scholarship Scheme, building libraries at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and launching scholarship and international faculty exchange programmes at Zhejiang University, the University of Hong Kong, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Our Founders
Founded by Anna and Philip Pao Sohmen, the daughter and grandson of YK Pao, the Foundation works to pass on his spirit of educational transformation into a new century, with a focus on Primary and Secondary Education. The Foundation aims to advance education within the new digital context, with relevance to our fast-changing world.
Our Mission
We launch and develop schools and programmes that enable students and educators to develop the whole person, espousing Chinese heritage as well as an international perspective.
Our Vision
To educate a community of forward-looking bilingual learners and educators who are equipped to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
What We Do
Education, with a focus on K-12 and Chinese-English bilingual and bicultural teaching.
Holistic learning and whole person development.
Promotion of Chinese cultural heritage.
The Foundation is based in Hong Kong and is committed to support:
Core Values
The Foundation’s work is guided by core values embodied by our namesake, YK Pao.
• 仁 Compassion
• 義 Integrity
• 平 Balance