From the 1970s to 2000s she helped isolated Chinese people in South Wales through founding societies and organising social events and translation services.
Her situation, of long working days at unsocial hours with no support network, leaving her isolated from both the Chinese and indigenous communities, was similar to other wives.
Despite some community opposition, Kwok initiated opportunities for the women to meet up to improve their English and computer skills and also, importantly, to make social contacts and friends.
In the 1990s she formed a new organisation, the Cardiff Chinese Community Service Association for men as well as women.
[5] In 2020 a Purple Plaque was installed on the Bamboo Garden takeaway in Pontcanna, Cardiff in recognition of the impact of her life.