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KOTO is the first social enterprise in Vietnam, providing positive, permanent change for at-risk & disadvantaged youth in a 2 year hospitality training programme that incorporates both vocation training & life skills.
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KOTO Joins Hundreds of leading companies in the food, restaurant, and hospitality industry at Food & Hospitality Hanoi 2025!
Hanoi, from March 18th - 20th, Food & Hospitality Hanoi 2025 is gearing up to welcome over 170 businesses from around the world. Lots of...
Feb 21
A 25-Year Journey of Resilience & Impact as never before
“ Every morning, the thought of giving up crosses my mind. But when I step into the restaurant and am greeted by the bright smiles and...
Feb 6
HER TURN Leadership Program Launching Event - Beginning the journey of empowerment
On November 22, 2024, the Her Turn Leadership Program, a collaborative initiative by KOTO and Lightpath Leadership, was successfully...
Dec 27, 2024
"Taste the Story" Fundraising Dinner: A Night Where Stories Come To Life & Future Take Flight
December 7, 2024 successfully wrapped up a weekend night filled with emotion and warmth of a Fundraising Dinner — “Taste the Stories”,...
Dec 27, 2024
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AT THE AGE OF 13, WORKED FULL-TIME AS A CANDLE MAKER
Nga is an extremely accomplished woman. Currently holding the title of General Manager at Pots ‘n’ Pans and with a very impressive...
KOTO alumni
Jan 22, 2016
IT ALL BEGAN WITH A BICYCLE
It all began with a bicycle… Or lack of one, which was what initially brought Truong under KOTO’s wing. As the only son of elderly...
KOTO Alumni
Jan 22, 2016
Dining for a Cause Time Out Magazine
Jimmy Pham, the organisation's founder and CEO, says: "The idea started on a walk 16 years ago when I met four wandering children and...
KOTO Alumni
Dec 22, 2015
KOTO is featured in Connect Magazine
Connect is a magazine published by Scope Global, an international project management company based in Australia. Connect showcases the...
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Dec 22, 2015
Jimmy Pham Receives Award in Korea
Founder of social enterprise KOTO to receive honorable award for making a better Asia [Vietnam, 26 August 2013]—KOTO Founder and...
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Dec 15, 2015
The Right Honourable John Key, New Zealand Prime Minister visited and joined KOTO cooking class
On November 15, 2015 in Hanoi, New Zealand Prime Minister Rt. Hon. John Key was hosted by his Vietnamese counterpart Prime Minister...
KOTO
Nov 17, 2015
120 Riders enjoyed KOTO Dream Ride 2015
Hanoi - On Sunday 15th November, the 14th annual KOTO DREAM RIDERS began cycling 65 km starting from the United Nations International...
KOTO
Nov 15, 2015
KOTO Dream Ride 2015
2015 marks the 14th KOTO Dream Ride, an annual fundraising event where all proceeds will be used to support the continued work of...
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Oct 8, 2015
Backpacking in Vietnam leads to a life-changing experience at KOTO
At KOTO, volunteers run through our veins. We are grateful for the work they provide, and the dreams they help come true. The “know one,...
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Aug 13, 2015
Partnerships lead to lasting change
KOTO has strategic, reciprocal partnerships that help uphold the work that KOTO does. Macquarie University, one of Australia’s leading...
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Aug 3, 2015
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