SoZo Dialogue19 May & 18 June 2010

HONG KONG

Wish you were here

SoZo Dialogue with Caroline Casey

“Once again thank you for a really wonderful afternoon at The Helena May. Given my nervousness at the thought of starting off my new venture, Caroline’s inspirational talk was just what I needed!!!” – C.S.

“It was a few hours more than well spent. I wish the team all best wishes as they endeavor to spread this good work of theirs.I absolutely loved the event and will make sure to link others, and stay informed to the organization’s work.” – D.W.

“Thank you for inviting me to the presentation yesterday- it was very interesting and I really enjoyed it.” – R.B.

“I appreciate the effort of the organizing team. Good organization in such short duration, and I saw passion and fire from Caroline Casey and the organizing team. Thanks for bringing us a meaningful afternoon.” – K.K.

“Thanks for the talk! It was wonderful! I am so glad I came and look forward to other SoZo Events!” – N.L.

“Thank you SoZo very much for the chance to hear a superb and inspirational speaker.” – J.R.

Testimonials

Overview Letter from Ray Cheng, CEO

“Caring is the beginning” – Anil Chitrakar

“Be dangerous” – Caroline Casey

These are words that my team wakes up to every morning and which remind us that we have to do our part in making a difference.

Our mission is to build a trendsetting company, be sustainable and inspire others to follow. A large part of our marketing focus is therefore to learn, share and collaborate with some of the top thinkers and doers

in the business of making the world a better place. We share, by hosting SoZo Dialogue.

SoZo Dialogue: -nounAn exchange of ideas or opinions on a particular issue, with a view to reaching an amicable agreement; bringing together innovative thinkers from the areas of Social Entrepreneurship, Environmental Conservation, Technology and Investment, to share, inspire and learn from one another to spark the seed of change for a better world.

The Dialogue has been blessed by having two world renowned speakers, both social entrepreneurs and Ashoka Fellows; Anil Chitrakar, who has developed countless sustainable environmental solutions in his native Nepal, and Caroline Casey, who was born legally blind,

overcame it and is changing the way disability is viewed in business and society.

I am sorry we missed you in May 19 and June 18. You can share the excitement, learn and be inspired by viewing the videos. I hope to see you at the next SoZo Dialogue.

Lunch with Ashoka Fellow – Anil ChitrakarMay 19, 2010

SoZo Group, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong12:00pm – 2:30pm

23 Guests

Anil is well known for his work in education and environmental improvements in Nepal.

He is a dynamic changemaker in solving social, educational and business problems.

To watch the video of Anil Chitrakar, please CLICK HERE

To view more pictures of SoZo Dialogue, please CLICK HERE

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Afternoon tea with Ashoka Fellow – Caroline Casey June 18, 2010

The Helena May, Central, Hong Kong3:30pm – 5:30pm

91 Guests

Caroline shared her incredible experience; how she came to terms with her visual impairment and turned her disability into a hugely successful social enterprise and founded the Ability Awards in Ireland.

Despite being born legally blind, Caroline has managed to achieve dreams that most born with no disability could not: drive a racecar, trek across India on an elephant and start her own business.  

Caroline became the first Irish person elected to be an Ashoka Fellow and was appointed a Young Global Leader of The World Economic Forum.

To watch the video of Caroline Casey, please CLICK HERE

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SoZo Survey Results

78.13% responded that they were very satisfied with SoZo Dialogue with Caroline Casey

21.88% responded that they were somewhat satisfied with SoZo Dialogue with Caroline Casey

81.25% responded that it is very likely that they would recommend SoZo Dialogue to a friend or colleague

15.63% responded that it is somewhat likely that they would recommend SoZo Dialogue to a friend or colleague

What inspired you about the Dialogue topic/speaker?Some of the responses:

“The ‘seize the day’ attitude to make her dream happen and the diligence to make her business successful.”

“She is an inspirational individual who has overcome hardships many of us have been lucky enough to avoid.”

“Amazingly wise young woman, a shining star!”

“With the support of her parents, she learned to love herself. She seems to be happy with the way she is. And that is fantastic.”

“The fact that she did not let her disability stop her making a huge success of her life and helping others to do likewise.”

“How a disabled person accepts and copes with her disability positively.”

“So inspiring, and relevant for everyone - not only for visually challenged people.”

“Her energy and the determination to lead her life no matter what!”

“Ms. Casey was an excellent speaker, very fluid, engaging and entertaining, with a number of stories within the larger story. She was very honest about her own experiences and overall the talk was very interesting and motivating.”

“Caroline was particularly passionate, articulate and courageous in her delivery of her own story and this I found very compelling to experience from her.”

Team SoZo

Annie

Grace Perri

Boey

Hang Kit

Cathy

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Chiu Cindy Fanny

Jacqueline Pamela

Raymond Saki Thomas Yvonne

We are all here to make a difference.