GMF#33 | What You Don’t See on Our Website? Meet Kent.
TL;DR:
Kent is more than just our marketing guy. Yes, he builds killer landing pages and writes copy that converts, but more importantly, he opens his heart—and even his home—to people around him. Whether it’s students joining the team or kids from his village coming to the city, Kent makes sure no one’s left behind. He’s a living example of the spirit of giving, and honestly, we all need to hear him share it at least once a year.
Kent is a key member of our marketing team—but his kindness goes far beyond his job description.
He helps young people from his village by offering a place to stay while they search for jobs.
He creates community for new team members, making everyone feel welcomed and included.
In his own time, he volunteers by giving meals to people on the streets.
Kent is a living example of what Give.Asia is all about: giving from the heart.
If you ever want to understand how Give.Asia became a kindness platform that spans across countries in Asia, there’s one not-so-secret reason:
The team itself is as diverse and regional as the causes we support.
Not because we set out with a masterplan to celebrate diversity—but because Singapore, where we started, is a melting pot of cultures, friendships, and stories from across Asia.
What began as a few friends working on a startup idea slowly turned into:
“Hey, do you know anyone else who can help?”
And naturally, the next people we thought of were the ones we went to school with, or the family members back home.
Before we knew it, we had an entire hub of Give.Asia teammates in Ho Chi Minh City.
And today, we’re super proud that many top graduates from the city’s best universities apply to join us each year.
Every New Joiner Gets a Big Brother Named Kent
If you do end up joining the team in Vietnam, there’s one guarantee:
👉 You’ll meet Kent.
Kent doesn’t just handle our marketing, SEO, and social content with flair—he brings an unmistakable warmth and laughter that fills every room he’s in.
But the magic of Kent goes far beyond his digital skills.
Kindness Isn’t Just What He Does. It’s Who He Is.
When kids from his village move to the city looking for jobs, Kent opens up his home so they can crash for free until they land on their feet.
When new students join the team, he makes sure no one feels like a stranger—organising meetups, games, and heartfelt conversations.
On weekends, Kent is often found handing out free meals to people on the streets.
He’s the kind of person who just gives—and gives—without ever asking for anything in return.
And honestly, I tell every new person who joins Give.Asia:
“If you want to understand what this platform stands for, just spend time with Kent.”
A Quiet Leader With a Loud Laugh (And a Big Heart)
We’re grateful that each year, during our offsite retreats, Kent’s the one who shares the vision of the organisation.
Not because we ask him to.
But because when Kent speaks about kindness, it doesn’t sound like a mission statement.
It sounds like his life.
So thank you, Kent—
For being the heart of the team.
For helping others land on their feet.
And sorry (again) for always making you give that speech every year. 😅
But you already know:
We all need to hear it from you. At least once a year.