know one, teach one

“The greatest accomplishment for someone who has helped you is to

see you stand on your own feet and in turn help someone else

who reminds you of yourself, because if you know one then you

should teach one”

founder, Jimmy Pham

What is ?

KOTO is a social enterprise that provides personal and professional

development for disadvantaged youths across Vietnam

More than that, KOT O is a family

and a new life for the youth it supports

The K O T O Story

1996

1999

2000

2010

Jimmy Pham develops idea for KOTO after meeting street children in Vietnam

KOTO is opened in its !rst incarnation as a sandwich shop opposite the Temple of Literature

First KOTO Restaurant opens in Hanoi

KOTO Saigon opens its doors

100 percent employment

592 alumni

200 current trainees

The KOTO program

International hospitality

quali!cation

Hospitality Training

Work placement

Life skills

English

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The Model

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Sustainability

Sustainable business

Sustainable solution

Sustainable self

How you can support

Sponsor

Donate

Buy

Volunteer

Eat

Sponsor a trainee

Change a life with USD $150 per month

KOTO trainees selection

Collect candidate information

Invite candidates to open day

Home visits and interviews

Successful candidates invited to orientation

New life with KOTO begins

trainee sponsors provide

housing and

food

education, materials

and

resources

medical check

What do KOTO trainee sponsors receive

Welcome pack

Half-yearly reports

Correspondence with trainee

Graduation invite

Certi!cate of appreciation

“Your sponsorship has changed my life and my family's life,

incredibly” Sponsored KOTO trainee

Thank you