Hello, my name is Christopher Robins and I am honored and excited to be a part of Givers of Dreams.
Since I was a child I was always concerned about the inequities in the world. It upset me that, I had a roof over my head, food in my mouth, free education, and medical care whereas many others in the world had none of these.
I felt so strongly about it that when I was 10 years old I participated in a 25-mile walk to raise money for the impoverished around the world.
No one thought my 10-year-old little legs could complete the task. Such was my commitment to make a difference that I was the youngest person to complete the course.
That early experience informed my life and desire to help.
I believe in the proverb “give a man a fish and he will eat for a day - teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.” This is one of the many reasons that I believe in the mission of Givers of Dreams and the sincere, enthusiastic, and hard-working team we have.
I am Canadian and own and operated a massage therapy clinic in Vancouver BC.
After studies at the University of British Columbia, my endeavors have taken me from being a professional actor/clown, handcrafted art consignment store owner, newspaper ad designer, health care aid, and now a massage therapist.
Giving to charity and volunteerism has always been an important part of my life. I strongly believe in the joy and personal rewards it brings.
I believe when we give - we get much more in return. The ability to give is a privilege and we can never underestimate the power of giving, however small has on our world.
I met Givers of Dreams founder Her Vang in Luang Prabang in 2011.
Together with my partner we own and operate Birdbrothers Philanthropic Trading Company - a social enterprise that supports education, medical care, and environmental concerns in developing countries. We believe in the preservation of cultural, ethnic, and environmental diversity and support projects working towards those goals.
In addition, we provide scholarships to students for university or trade schools in Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia.
It was through this work we met the dynamic Her Vang.
We support many students in Laos and we have always been impressed by the hard work, dedication, and passion for learning that the Hmong and other Hilltibe students have.
At least 6 students that we have helped directly or indirectly, Including our founder Her Vang, are now giving back to their communities and raising people out of poverty, so I know first hand how the ripple effect of philanthropy happens.
Givers of Dreams is making those ripples...
Together, we can make a change for the betterment of all.
When I am not enjoying my work, I like to get out in nature, stay active, travel, volunteer, and surf the icy waters of the North Pacific.