Our Story

Caring Bear was founded by four students from the International Community School (ICS) of Bangkok: Victor Joaquin (VJ) Lopez Go, James Ahpai Pinsuvana, Kalyarak (Kate) Supthavichaiyakul, and Non (Doy) Chaisubunkanock, a graduate of ICS’s life skills program. Inspired by Doy’s experiences forming meaningful friendships with his peers, the group sought to create more opportunities for connection, inclusion, and empowerment for children with neurodiversity.

The idea for Caring Bear began with the ICS LINKS Club, which connected high school students with the life skills class as role models and friends. Rooted in ICS’s commitment to community service and fostering relationships, LINKS inspired the founders to use service as a way to build meaningful connections and empower children with neurodiversity.

Motivated by the success of LINKS, the founders envisioned a broader mission that could reach beyond ICS. Caring Bear was born to extend these inclusive opportunities to children across Thailand.

Today, Caring Bear collaborates with various organizations, offering programs that foster creativity, friendship, and personal growth. By creating a loving and supportive community, Caring Bear ensures that children with neurodiversity feel valued, included, and empowered to thrive.

Meet the Team - The Founders

  • Victor Joauin (VJ) Lopez Go - Chief Executive Officer

    Hi, I'm Vj, CEO of Caring Bear and a junior at the International Community School in Bangkok. I’m passionate about robotics, psychology, and biology, with leadership experience from robotics competitions. My drive to support individuals with neurodiversity and comes from close personal connections. Fun fact: I collect fountain pens!

  • James Ahpai Pinsuvana - Chief Operating Officer

    Hi, I’m James, the COO of Caring Bear and an 11th grader at ICS. I’m involved in math Olympiads, robotics, and entrepreneurship, which have sharpened my teamwork skills. I also enjoy tennis and playing the ukulele and cello. My passion for Caring Bear comes from my close friendships with individuals who have neurodiversity. I’m excited to continue learning and creating great experiences with them!

  • Kalyarak (Kate) Supthavichaiyakul - Chief Marketing Officer

    Hi, I’m Kate. I love arts and crafts, painting, architecture, swimming, and running. Volunteering with Caring Bear helps me build lasting friendships through meaningful activities. My experience with the LINKS club, where I supported children with Down syndrome, inspired me to expand these efforts to even larger communities.

  • Non (Doy) Chaisubunkanock - Facilitator

    Hello, let me introduce myself. I am Doy Chaisubunkanock and I am 21 years old. I am also a graphic designer and video editor. When I was 18 years old, I joined the swim team at my school. Later, I won a swimming competition at Huamark Special Children's Club. It was a great experience and it helped me to develop myself. Nowadays, I am good at technology so I am trying my best to become a successful Youtuber. I am also a very good cook because I enjoy it so much. I am keen on it because I like helping others and doing my best for them. It makes me happy to share what I know so they can become better and enjoy a good life. It makes me happy to share and care. I will design a poster to invite people that do not know how to use anything. My whole family has a company called TG11 and 11 Tiger Brand right now I work for it.

Meet the Team

  • Yoshiya Hibino (Totto) - Finance Lead

    Totto Hibino is a cheerful, kind, and compassionate individual who enjoys giving back to his community through volunteer work and finding sponsorships for Caring Bear. He also enjoys immersing himself in making his own beef bowl business and helped reading volunteer of Thai books.

  • Abraham Sutedja - Music Lead

    Abraham Sutedja is a personable and multilingual traveler with a deep passion for music. Proficient in playing the piano and drums, he strongly believes in the transformative power of music to connect people, particularly individuals with Down syndrome. Drawing from his Indonesian cultural heritage, he incorporates traditional Indonesian musical instruments, such as the Angklung, creating a unique and enriching musical experience.

    He views Caring Bear as an ideal platform to merge his love for music with his commitment to serving the community.

  • Seongju Hong (Brian) - Korean Creative Lead

    Hi, I’m Brian, a junior at the International Community School in Bangkok, Thailand. I’m a Korean who grew up in Thailand, passionate about volleyball, crafting teddy bears, and supporting individuals with neurodiversity. I introduced the DIY Korean moru dolls as one of Caring Bear’s creative activities and to fundraise, striving to create a world where everyone feels valued, included, and understood.

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