Meet Our Team

Hello and Welcome!

Annie Lee, CEO

"When we change, the world around us changes."

It's my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to each one of you as you get ready to join Seeds4Hope. This is an environment where we value empowering our mentors to make an impact.

I believe that the new way of being, doing and leading in the world today is not about being at the top, holding power over others, or going it alone. Instead, it's about doing together and co-creating a shared vision together. True leadership flourishes when we embrace our differences, support one another, and recognize the strength that comes from being allies.

Our approach is rooted in modeling and promoting co-creation, collaboration, and open communication. We focus on celebrating each accomplishment as a collective win, without comparison or competition. As mentors, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering these values, helping us build a community where every individual is empowered to lead with confidence, compassion, and purpose. Together, we’ll shape the future by helping young people grow into the leaders their communities and countries need.

Welcome aboard and thank you for being a vital part of this collective impact journey with us!

Our Story

Seeds4Hope was born out of a deep commitment to addressing critical social issues in Southeast Asia, initially as the "Vivncaus Mentoring Program" under the Givers of Dreams Organization. Our journey began with a clear focus: to combat early and forced marriages and empower young women in the region. Our initial goal was straightforward yet profound—to mentor these young women, helping them uncover their potential and pursue their dreams.

As we began working with a small group of 25 young women, we were struck by their remarkable resilience and ambition. This initial engagement quickly expanded as word spread, growing to 50 participants, then 75, and eventually encompassing 91 dedicated young leaders. Their growth and the positive impact of our efforts inspired a group of nine committed mentors to take a bold step: we established Seeds4Hope as an independent nonprofit organization.

🎯Mission

Our mission is to empower young people worldwide to see themselves as leaders by providing personal leadership development training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement.

🎑Vision

We envision a world where every individual has the opportunity to develop their full leadership potential and contribute to a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.

Our Values

Co-creation

We believe in the power of collective effort. By valuing and integrating each person's unique skills and perspectives, we achieve our common goals more effectively.

Collaboration

We are committed to working together through open communication, trust, and mutual respect to achieve our shared vision.

Crucial Conversations

We believe in the power of collective effort. By valuing and integrating each person's unique skills and perspectives, we achieve our common goals more effectively.

Celebration

We recognize and honor individuality and collective achievements without fostering competition.

Community

We strive to create an inclusive environment, offering social support and sharing resources across borders.

Who we are

Seeds4Hope is a global team of mission-driven people working together to create a better world by helping young people develop their capabilities and capacities as leaders. We believe that young people are the future leaders of their communities and countries; therefore, their empowerment is a critical factor in poverty reduction as well as fostering social and economic development.

We believe that investing in developing leaders is the key to creating thriving communities. As a result, our purpose is to cultivate a culture of leadership that values international connection, collaboration, and community while empowering people to realize their full potential.