DFK Asia Pacific conference gives back with new music room for KOTO

This year, delegates came together to support a meaningful cause: KOTO (Know One Teach One), an organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged young people in Vietnam.

Conference delegates had the privilege of hearing from Jimmy Pham, the visionary founder of KOTO. Jimmy shared the powerful story behind the organisation and the philosophy that drives it.

KOTO was established with a simple but powerful idea: “Know One, Teach One.”

Jimmy’s story and the impact of KOTO resonated strongly with conference attendees, highlighting how education, mentorship and opportunity can create lasting change.

In the spirit of giving back, DFK made the decision to replace the traditional delegate gift with a charitable contribution to KOTO.

The response from delegates was overwhelmingly positive. Through the generosity of conference attendees, along with additional donations from individuals and member firms, enough funds were raised to establish a dedicated DFK Music Room for KOTO students.

This new space will provide trainees with an opportunity to express creativity, relax, and connect with one another alongside their professional training. It will form part of the supportive environment that helps students grow both personally and professionally.

Choosing to give rather than receive is a small shift that can have a significant ripple effect. By supporting KOTO, the DFK community is helping to create opportunities for young people who may otherwise never have had access to education or career pathways.

DFK extends a sincere thank you to all delegates, individuals, and member firms who contributed additional donations to support this initiative.

Their generosity made it possible to create the DFK Music Room at KOTO, leaving a lasting legacy from the conference and supporting the next generation of young people as they build brighter futures.