Paris, France · 23 September 2019 · World Chefs Without Borders prepares for CSR Vietnam

World Chefs Without Borders (WCWB) announced today that plans are underway for Chefs Social Responsibility (“CSR”) events to be held in Ho Chi Mhing, Vietnam from October 19 to 21, 2019.

During CSR Vietnam, WCWB members from Malaysia, Myanmar, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, China, Iceland, Singapore and Vietnam will join the Professional Chefs Guild of Saigon to showcase Vietnamese cuisine and local products during the International Chefs Day Gala Fund Raising Dinner and when preparing healthy meals to feed over 500 homeless children.

Funds raised on International Chefs Day, October 20, 2019, will provide better basic kitchen facilities to feed the homeless children at the City Youth Center and will support the ROOM TO READ children education program.

WCWB Chairman Willment Leong will be onsite leading CSR Vietnam, and firmly believes, “As Chefs, if you can't find faith in humanity, perform your CSR and you will become the faith in humanity.”

Alexander Chong, Executive Chef of New World Saigon Hotel has been appointed Project Director for CSR Vietnam. WCWB is confident that by working together, these humanitarian events will be a big success and make a difference in the lives and hearts of the children. 

WCWB CSR Vietnam Slogan – “There is Always Hope for a Better Tomorrow”

ABOUT ROOM TO READ 

Room to Read is a non-profit organization for improving literacy and gender equality in education in the developing world. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and founded on the belief that "World Change Starts With Educated Children," the organization focuses on working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments. Room to Read develops literacy skills and the habit of reading among primary school children and supports girls in completing secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond. Room to Read is serving communities in ten countries in Asia and Africa: South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. 

ABOUT WORLD CHEFS WITHOUT BORDERS

World Chefs Without Borders (WCWB) is a global humanitarian aid initiative by Worldchefs. Our mission is to support and mobilize our global network of volunteer chefs to undertake initiatives providing education and resources to those in need and afflicted by natural disasters. 

For information on WCWB, contact:                                          For International Chefs Day Gala 

Willment Leong, WCWB Chairman                                            Fundraiser Dinner Tickets, contact:

wcwb@worldchefs.org                                                               saigonprochefs@gmail.com 

ABOUT WORLDCHEFS 

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, our expansive network of Worldchefs Certified Schools and curriculums, and the world’s first Global Hospitality Certification recognizing on-the-job skills in hospitality; 

Networking – Worldchefs provides a platform for connection to chefs around the world, and a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the preeminent biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;

Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and runs the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;

Humanitarian & Sustainability – our Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.

For more information about Worldchefs, visit us at www.worldchefs.org.