Co-Founder, President of CNHF
Benjamin Lee has lived and worked in Beijing, China since 1989. He has a B.A. in Philosophy from UC Berkeley and a Masters of Divinity from Golden Gate Theological Seminary.
Benjamin began his China experience as an English teacher but soon became interested in philanthropic projects, especially those that involved the betterment of children’s welfare.
His charity work is how he met his wife who was already involved in working with orphaned and abandoned children. Together, they began their journey to improve the plight of those in need in China. Benjamin has also built a successful business and much of his personal profit is put straight into his charity work. He is fluent in Mandarin, English and Korean.
Co-Founder of CNHF
Weja Lee, wife of Benjamin Lee, has dedicated her life to helping children in China. As the co-founder of CNHF, Weizi played a pivotal role in starting up the Meng En Orphanage in 1996 and oversees every aspect of the facility.
Weizi also works as an adoption facilitator in China and helps families from overseas get through the complicated process of adopting a Chinese child. She works with government authorities and agencies in China as well as agencies in the U.S. to ensure the process is smooth and successful.
Weizi plays an important role in finding qualified students from remote parts of China and facilitates their entry to the Daya Hongbo Foreign Language School. Weizi is fluent in Mandarin, Korean and is proficient in English.
Director Meng En Orphanage
Mr. Choi Hak Bong has extensive experience in the area of child development. He has been director of Meng En since 2002. Under his care, the children are provided a loving and nurturing environment.
He works tirelessly to ensure the best care is provided to each child in order for them to grow as happy and healthy children.
Director Daya Honbo Foreign Language School
Mr. Daniel Chi has dedicated his life to ensuring that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have a chance of acquiring an education. As an individual who has known first hand the difficulties of overcoming physical disability, Director Chi has shown through example, that unwavering exuberance and enthusiasm enables any and all obstacles to be overcome. The skill and wisdom with which he administers the students at the vocational school instills our students with hope and confidence, encouraging them to believe in themselves as they pursue their dreams.
