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About Us
How It All Started
Having successfully established several businesses throughout her career, Dr. Peggy C. Wong found a greater purpose when she encountered children living in poverty and hardship. Their struggles touched her deeply and inspired her to dedicate her time, resources, and experience to bringing hope and opportunities to those in need.
“Some of these children do not even have one meal a day. Some walk for two hours to get to school and another two hours to return home. There are children who attend school for only 14 days a year, depending on whether their parents can afford the boat fare. Others carry their precious pair of shoes on their backs, putting them on only when they reach school.”
Moved by these realities, Dr. Wong founded Living Hope in May 2007 as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, with the aim of raising awareness and mobilising resources to support underprivileged children.
Since its establishment, Dr. Wong has travelled extensively throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, visiting underserved communities to better understand the challenges faced by children and their families. Through these visits, she has helped establish feeding and education programmes, providing practical assistance to those who need it most.
She firmly believes that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty, empowering children with the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities to build a better future.
Beyond providing financial assistance, Dr. Wong has brought together friends, business associates, and well-wishers who share her passion for helping the less fortunate. Her personal commitment has taken her to places she never imagined visiting and introduced her to communities whose struggles often go unnoticed.
For Dr. Wong, the greatest reward is not recognition or achievement, but seeing the smiles on the faces of children who have known little beyond hunger, hardship, and poverty.
Guided by her Christian faith, she believes that God uses Living Hope as an instrument to extend compassion, love, and care to poor, needy, and marginalised children, regardless of race, religion, or background.
Inspired by her vision, a group of friends and business associates from diverse professional backgrounds came together to contribute their expertise, time, and resources. Their collective efforts have helped transform Living Hope into an organisation dedicated to making a meaningful and lasting difference in children’s lives.
On 16 March 2012, Living Hope was officially registered as a non-governmental organisation under Persatuan Kebajikan Kehidupan Harapan Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia, with the Registrar of Societies (ROS).
This milestone enabled Living Hope to expand its outreach and strengthen its commitment to serving underprivileged children and communities, both in Malaysia and beyond.
The Living Hope Management Committee
The Living Hope Management Committee consists of dedicated volunteers, including professionals and specialists from diverse fields, who generously contribute their knowledge, expertise, time, and energy to the organisation’s mission.
Working together, they strive to bring love, care, and opportunities to poor, needy, and underprivileged children who are often overlooked or forgotten.
The committee is supported by a network of volunteers, friends, and well-wishers who contribute through special events, community projects, fundraising initiatives, and generous donations.
Through this collective spirit of compassion and service, Living Hope continues to reach out to vulnerable communities and make a positive difference in the lives of children and families in need.
Founder & Chairman
Dr. Peggy C. Wong
Dr. Peggy C. Wong is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and public speaker whose life reflects a deep commitment to serving others.
A former banker with an international bank, she went on to establish her own group of companies in Malaysia and Singapore, specialising in joint ventures, investments, and strategic alliances.
Throughout her professional career, she has been actively involved in various business, leadership, and community organisations. Her affiliations have included:
Charter President of the Kiwanis Club of Bukit Bandaraya
Member of the Kuala Lumpur Speakers’ Club
Former Panel Advisor of the Women’s Institute of Management
Life Member of the Harvard Alumni of Malaysia
Harvard Business School Alumni
Member of the Corporate Malaysia Roundtable, a private-sector think tank
A Legacy of Giving
For Dr. Wong, compassion and generosity are values deeply rooted in her family heritage.
Her grandfather, a Chinese physician, provided free medicine to migrant workers who arrived in Malaysia from China. Her father continued this legacy by offering free medical assistance to the needy, providing two meals a day to beggars, and supporting the construction of Chinese schools in Perak, Malaysia.
Growing up, Dr. Wong accompanied her father in his charitable activities, witnessing firsthand the importance of caring for those less fortunate. These experiences instilled in her a lifelong conviction that those who have been blessed should use their resources to bless others.
Over the years, her philanthropic contributions have supported numerous causes, including the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Kosovo war victims, Japanese Encephalitis (JE) victims, homes for the elderly, children with disabilities, orphanages, and families of people with visual impairments, both in Malaysia and internationally.
Her Guiding Principles
Dr. Wong’s life and charitable work are guided by four deeply held beliefs:
God blesses us so that we may be a blessing to others.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
We come into this world with nothing, and we leave with nothing.
Along life’s journey, we should strive to do good and extend a helping hand to the poor and needy.
These principles continue to inspire her dedication to bringing hope, dignity, and meaningful change to those facing hardship.
Author & Public Speaker
In addition to her entrepreneurial and philanthropic pursuits, Dr. Wong is an author and public speaker who shares her life experiences, values, and insights on personal growth, faith, and purposeful living.
Her published works include the Life’s Little Secrets series, covering Hope, Inner Peace, Love, and Wisdom, as well as Gems of Living Hope, Living a Balanced Life, and Soar Like the Eagle.
Through her writing and speaking engagements, she seeks to inspire others to live with purpose, embrace generosity, and make a positive difference in the world.
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Wong’s years of dedication to social and humanitarian causes have been recognised through several awards and honours.
Honorary PhD in Social Sciences – USA (2002)
Conferred by the University of Honolulu in recognition of her contributions to social and humanitarian work.
Woman of Vision Philanthropy Award – Perak, Malaysia (2012)
Presented on 29 April 2012 by her home state of Perak, in recognition of her philanthropic contributions and dedication to helping those in need.
Woman of Excellence Award – Selangor, Malaysia (2014)
Received on 10 November 2014 for Outstanding Achievement in Social & Community Services.
While grateful for these honours, Dr. Wong regards them not simply as personal achievements, but as opportunities to raise greater awareness and build meaningful connections that can further support Living Hope’s mission.
Her greatest fulfilment remains the opportunity to serve, to give, and to bring hope to children and communities in need.
About Us
How It All Started
Having successfully established several businesses throughout her career, Dr. Peggy C. Wong found a greater purpose when she encountered children living in poverty and hardship. Their struggles touched her deeply and inspired her to dedicate her time, resources, and experience to bringing hope and opportunities to those in need.
“Some of these children do not even have one meal a day. Some walk for two hours to get to school and another two hours to return home. There are children who attend school for only 14 days a year, depending on whether their parents can afford the boat fare. Others carry their precious pair of shoes on their backs, putting them on only when they reach school.”
Moved by these realities, Dr. Wong founded Living Hope in May 2007 as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, with the aim of raising awareness and mobilising resources to support underprivileged children.
Since its establishment, Dr. Wong has travelled extensively throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, visiting underserved communities to better understand the challenges faced by children and their families. Through these visits, she has helped establish feeding and education programmes, providing practical assistance to those who need it most.
She firmly believes that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty, empowering children with the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities to build a better future.
Beyond providing financial assistance, Dr. Wong has brought together friends, business associates, and well-wishers who share her passion for helping the less fortunate. Her personal commitment has taken her to places she never imagined visiting and introduced her to communities whose struggles often go unnoticed.
For Dr. Wong, the greatest reward is not recognition or achievement, but seeing the smiles on the faces of children who have known little beyond hunger, hardship, and poverty.
Guided by her Christian faith, she believes that God uses Living Hope as an instrument to extend compassion, love, and care to poor, needy, and marginalised children, regardless of race, religion, or background.
Inspired by her vision, a group of friends and business associates from diverse professional backgrounds came together to contribute their expertise, time, and resources. Their collective efforts have helped transform Living Hope into an organisation dedicated to making a meaningful and lasting difference in children’s lives.
On 16 March 2012, Living Hope was officially registered as a non-governmental organisation under Persatuan Kebajikan Kehidupan Harapan Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia, with the Registrar of Societies (ROS).
This milestone enabled Living Hope to expand its outreach and strengthen its commitment to serving underprivileged children and communities, both in Malaysia and beyond.
The Living Hope Management Committee
The Living Hope Management Committee consists of dedicated volunteers, including professionals and specialists from diverse fields, who generously contribute their knowledge, expertise, time, and energy to the organisation’s mission.
Working together, they strive to bring love, care, and opportunities to poor, needy, and underprivileged children who are often overlooked or forgotten.
The committee is supported by a network of volunteers, friends, and well-wishers who contribute through special events, community projects, fundraising initiatives, and generous donations.
Through this collective spirit of compassion and service, Living Hope continues to reach out to vulnerable communities and make a positive difference in the lives of children and families in need.
Founder & Chairman
Dr. Peggy C. Wong
Dr. Peggy C. Wong is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and public speaker whose life reflects a deep commitment to serving others.
A former banker with an international bank, she went on to establish her own group of companies in Malaysia and Singapore, specialising in joint ventures, investments, and strategic alliances.
Throughout her professional career, she has been actively involved in various business, leadership, and community organisations. Her affiliations have included:
A Legacy of Giving
For Dr. Wong, compassion and generosity are values deeply rooted in her family heritage.
Her grandfather, a Chinese physician, provided free medicine to migrant workers who arrived in Malaysia from China. Her father continued this legacy by offering free medical assistance to the needy, providing two meals a day to beggars, and supporting the construction of Chinese schools in Perak, Malaysia.
Growing up, Dr. Wong accompanied her father in his charitable activities, witnessing firsthand the importance of caring for those less fortunate. These experiences instilled in her a lifelong conviction that those who have been blessed should use their resources to bless others.
Over the years, her philanthropic contributions have supported numerous causes, including the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Kosovo war victims, Japanese Encephalitis (JE) victims, homes for the elderly, children with disabilities, orphanages, and families of people with visual impairments, both in Malaysia and internationally.
Her Guiding Principles
Dr. Wong’s life and charitable work are guided by four deeply held beliefs:
These principles continue to inspire her dedication to bringing hope, dignity, and meaningful change to those facing hardship.
Author & Public Speaker
In addition to her entrepreneurial and philanthropic pursuits, Dr. Wong is an author and public speaker who shares her life experiences, values, and insights on personal growth, faith, and purposeful living.
Her published works include the Life’s Little Secrets series, covering Hope, Inner Peace, Love, and Wisdom, as well as Gems of Living Hope, Living a Balanced Life, and Soar Like the Eagle.
Through her writing and speaking engagements, she seeks to inspire others to live with purpose, embrace generosity, and make a positive difference in the world.
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Wong’s years of dedication to social and humanitarian causes have been recognised through several awards and honours.
While grateful for these honours, Dr. Wong regards them not simply as personal achievements, but as opportunities to raise greater awareness and build meaningful connections that can further support Living Hope’s mission.
Her greatest fulfilment remains the opportunity to serve, to give, and to bring hope to children and communities in need.