Institute of Racial Equality Hong Kong

An initiative of The Zubin Foundation, is committed to enhancing awareness of racial equality in Hong Kong and inclusion in Asia.

The Institute of Racial Equality in Hong Kong:

• Provides training to companies and NGOs on DEI in Asia.

• Makes policy recommendations to government.

• Conducts research on racial equality in Hong Kong.

• Raises awareness of the general public to racial issues in Hong Kong

• Curates, moderates and speaks on inclusion and social mobility panels.

Immersive Experiences, Training and Consultancy

Recognised for our thought leadership and a decade of frontline service experience, The Zubin Foundation is uniquely positioned to support organisations and institutions seeking to build responsible, inclusive, and culturally fluent workplaces. We offer a comprehensive range of training programmes, immersive learning experiences, and advisory services designed to strengthen racial and social inclusion strategies across sectors. Our training practice equips organisations and institutions with expert facilitation, customised programme design, and practical guidance grounded in a decade of community service and evidence-based research.

What We Do

We partner with organisations to advance inclusion through:

• Strategic development for racial and social inclusion programmes and policies
• Training for HR, recruiters, student affairs and frontline staff
• Leadership, ERG and Executive Engagemenk workshops and advisory
• Review and localisation of policies, procedures, strategies, and training materials

Our programmes can be delivered as standalone workshops or as a structured series, customised to the unique needs of your team.

Signature Training Programmes and Expertise

• Immersive Cultural Walking Tours: A 3‑hour, on-the-ground experience exploring culture, language barriers, or local cuisine to deepen understanding of Hong Kong’s ethnically diverse communities.
• Status of Ethnically Diverse Communities in Hong Kong, and Their Hundred Years of Contribution 
• Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions through a Cultural Lens 
• Cultural Fluency for Teams and Daily Life
• Mental Health of Ethnically Diverse Communities 
• Struggles and Opportunities of Women in the Ethnically Diverse Communities (including forced marriage, domestic violence, resilience stories) 
• Special Educational Needs Children in Our Ethnically Diverse Families

Highlights from Previous Public Learning Series

We have delivered numerous public education sessions over the last decade. Click here to browse the resources produced from the public learning series >>

Partner Acknowledgements

We hold immense gratitude for the organisations that welcome The Zubin Foundation into your spaces, inviting us to speak, to listen, and to share the voices and stories of Hong Kong’s ethnically diverse communities. Every invitation, whether for a talk, a panel, or a workshop, reflects a shared belief: that understanding begins when people come together with openness and compassion. Your partnership gives us the opportunity to shine a light on experiences often unheard, and to honour the strength, resilience, and hope of the communities we serve. From workplace learning sessions to community events and public forums, thank you for welcoming us, trusting us, and walking this path with us. 

To our partners who have opened their doors to The Zubin Foundation in 2025 – from schools and universities to corporates, NGOs and community groups – thank you for standing with us. 

• NGOs & Community Groups: Caritas (Education Bureau Project), Dream Centre, Equal Justice, Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights, Hong Kong Mediation Council, HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre, Muslim Community Kindergarten, Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council (Tung Chung), OIWA Social Services, Save the Children Hong Kong, Sikh Temple, Social Career, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Yau Tsim Mong District Health Centre, and other community organisations in Tung Chung, the Equal Opportunities Commission, and more…
• Corporations: Celestica, Johnson Stokes & Master, MTR Corporation, Qatar National Bank, State Street, The American Club Hong Kong, Wells Fargo, and more…
• Schools & Universities: Bradbury School, Catholic Group of Schools (Primary, Secondary, and Kindergartens), Chinese International School, City University of Hong Kong, ESF Clear Water Bay School, French International School of Hong Kong, Gratia College, HKSYCIA Wong Tai Shan Memorial College, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Design Institute, Hong Kong Taoist Association Wun Tsuen Ng Lai Wo Memorial School, ISSHK Dream Centre, KGV School, Leung Shek Chee College, Malvern College Hong Kong, Renaissance College, South Island School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, Tung Wah College, Western Pacific Kindergarten, and Yale Women Hong Kong, and more… 

Contact

Vinee Kapoor| vinee@zubinfoundation.org | 2540 9588