Mu Yi Noodle House
The Power of a Bowl of Noodles: A Social Enterprise That Changes Lives
In the mountainous regions of Sichuan, every child’s smile is worth protecting. For years, HOPE worldwide has worked deeply in these communities, supporting underprivileged families and children. In early 2024, we took a bold new step—establishing our first social enterprise in Chengdu: Mu Yi Noodle House, a humble beginning to a transformative journey.
Mu Yi Noodle House is more than just a restaurant—it’s a place where dreams take root. In mid-2024, we hired our first hearing-impaired staff member, offering him employment and vocational training. Through this opportunity, he found confidence and dignity in a world that often overlooks silent voices. Since then, our team has grown, welcoming more hearing-impaired individuals who now play an essential role in our daily operations.
China is home to over 72 million people with hearing impairments, including approximately 500,000 children and youth. Sichuan Province is one of the regions with the highest concentration of hearing-impaired individuals, due to its vast geography, uneven access to healthcare, and limited early diagnosis and rehabilitation services. The province also hosts the largest hearing and speech rehabilitation center in Southwest China, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive support.
These realities strengthen our commitment to Mu Yi Noodle House’s mission: to create dignified employment and social recognition for the hearing-impaired community.
In just a few months, the noodle house was honored as one of "China’s Top Social Enterprises", becoming a model for inclusion and innovation.
Looking ahead, we plan to expand Mu Yi Noodle House to more locations, bringing this movement of change to broader communities. We will also introduce a coffee shop concept, "Silent Coffee", a peaceful space where guests can slow down, savor a cup, and support hearing-impaired baristas.
Even more importantly, we aim to reinvest the noodle house’s profits into educational programs for the children of hearing-impaired families, including tuition support, after-school tutoring, and emotional care—giving the next generation a fairer start in life.
We invite you to join this movement. Every bowl of noodles is a gift of hope. Every visit is a step toward change.
