House of Empathy
Founded in 2021
A social enterprise eradicating ethnic minority poverty through learning courses, mentorship programs, and educational events around the world.
The Mission
Our mission
At House of Empathy, we empower underprivileged ethnic minority youth to break free from poverty and build sustainable careers. Through learning courses, mentorship, and global educational events, delivered in partnership with corporations, NGOs, charities, and educational organizations, we broaden career horizons and create real opportunities for success.
Our goal is to end the cycle of poverty by equipping the next generation with the skills, confidence, and networks they need to thrive. By unlocking potential and promoting equality, we aim to build a future where every young person has the chance to achieve their dreams.
Founder's Bio
Ronnie Cheung
Founder
Ronnie Cheung is a 19-year-old multilingual student studying at USC. With a passion for eradicating poverty, Ronnie aims to use his expertise in AI and Business to alleviate poverty. He started the social enterprise in hopes to work towards the No Poverty SDG 1 with the UN by 2030.
"Even though we are all seeds in the same garden, with equal potential to sprout into beautiful flowers, some have less resources to blossom."
Meet the Team
Our Team
The House of Empathy team is made up of passionate professionals with diverse backgrounds spanning education, business, technology, and social impact. Our combined expertise allows us to design programs that not only equip students with practical skills, but also connect them to real career pathways.
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From corporate leaders and educators to mentors and nonprofit specialists, each member of our team brings unique experience and perspective. This diversity helps us understand the challenges faced by ethnic minority youth from multiple angles and craft innovative solutions that truly make a difference.
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United by a shared vision of equality and opportunity, we are committed to guiding the next generation toward sustainable careers and brighter futures.
Program Overview
What to expect
What do we do?
At House of Empathy, we firmly believe that every student, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or financial status, possesses a unique dream and drive for success. Sometimes all it takes is a little guidance and support to help them discover and pursue their aspirations. That's why we've developed a comprehensive 3-step program designed specifically for young students. Our program is centered on helping students build their dreams, broaden their career horizons, and ultimately find the motivation they need to strive for their success.
​ Live Events
Our live events offer a vibrant mix of talks, workshops, performances, and interactive activities designed to inspire and engage young people of all ages. For younger kids, sessions include hands-on crafts, playful learning, interactive storytelling, and SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) activities that teach them about caring for the planet, kindness, and community responsibility in fun, age-appropriate ways. For older students, we provide career-focused talks, skill-building workshops, panel discussions with mentors, and leadership challenges that encourage them to think big about their futures. Beyond learning, there are also team games, live demonstrations, music, and community-building activities that make the events fun and memorable. By blending education with entertainment, our programs are carefully tailored to meet kids where they are — from nurturing imagination and global awareness in the early years to preparing teenagers with the tools and confidence to thrive.
​ Online Tutorials
Our online tutorials offer flexible, self-paced courses that blend interactive lessons, video podcasts, quizzes, essays, real-world examples, and progress tracking. Covering skills like communication, problem-solving, digital literacy, leadership, financial literacy, teamwork, and SDG awareness, they help learners build confidence and connect knowledge to real-life opportunities. With certificates and regular updates, our courses make quality learning accessible to everyone, anytime.
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