Goducate is a non-profit organization dedicated to reaching children in poor communities across Asia and bridging the poverty gap by working with them, not just for them.
We believe every child deserves a chance to learn. Through education, care, and sustainable initiatives, we help families build a brighter and better future.
Dr. Paul Choo, a medical doctor by training, founded Goducate in 2007 after witnessing the immense needs of Asia’s underserved communities.
He believed that education is the key to changing a child’s life — not just in the short term, but through sustainable, life-transforming initiatives.
His vision continues to guide Goducate today.
To empower vulnerable children in Asia through education, enabling them to fulfill their potential and, in turn, extend a helping hand to others.
To GO to the neediest and EDUCATE — building initiatives and partnerships that uplift poverty-stricken children across Asia.
Their guidance helps ensure that our programs stay focused, effective, and true to our vision for uplifting communities across Asia.
Founder & Chair of Goducate
Founding Pastor & Missions Chair of Gospel Light Christian Church (Singapore)
Dr. Paul Choo is a medical doctor by training. He co-founded Shenton Medical Group in 1973, which became one of Singapore’s largest medical networks. In 1995, he sold the group to a public-listed healthcare company and entered full-time Christian service.
He is the founding pastor of Gospel Light Christian Church, where he served for 20 years while actively helping poor communities in Asia. In 2007, he stepped down from pastoring to focus entirely on Goducate’s work.
He currently chairs the Missions Board at GLCC and continues to pour his life into helping poor Asians help themselves. In 2011, he was named one of Channel News Asia’s “Asians of the Year” for his humanitarian work.
Vice-Chair of Goducate
Founding Elder of Gospel Light Christian Church (Singapore)
Leong Lick Tien has had a distinguished career in the Singapore public service, holding senior leadership roles across various agencies. He retired in 2007 as Deputy CEO of the Central Provident Fund Board.
He is a founding elder at Gospel Light Christian Church and serves on its Missions Board. He is also actively involved in several nonprofit organizations committed to empowering communities across Asia through self-sustainable development.
Vice-Chair of Goducate
Founding Elder of Gospel Light Christian Church (Singapore)
Victor Yeo is a pioneer in private equity and venture capital in Asia. He served as Vice President of the Private Investment Company for Asia (PICA) and later as Executive Director managing multi-million dollar funds across Southeast Asia.
After retiring from fund management, Victor devoted himself to full-time voluntary work in the church and with Goducate. He currently serves as a pastor at Gospel Light Christian Church and plays an active leadership role in Goducate’s mission.