Dr. Anton Mari Hao Lim is a Co-Founder, President, and Chief Hope Paddler of Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides access to education for children in remote and marginalized communities in the Philippines. With over 30 years of experience as a veterinary surgeon and a master of business administration, he combines his passion for animal welfare and community development to create positive social impact. He is an ardent ecosystem builder and an ardent believer in the power of the community and the spirit of "Bayanihan".He is also a board member of Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines, PhilSEED, Project Pearls, Philippine National Red Cross- Zamboanga City Chapter and the Protected Areas Management Board (PAMB) of Islas de Santa Cruz, Zamboanga City where he contributes his expertise and leadership to various causes and initiatives. He has been recognized by Rotary International, Forbes Asia, and the US Department of State as a service-oriented, innovative, and influential changemaker. He believes in the power of hope and education in alleviating and ending poverty and empower people. His philosophy is simple: to effect change in the world, all that is needed is for one person to care. Hope sails.