Steven Pham is biochemistry and pre-med student at UCLA. Last year, he wrote about M.E.M.O., an organization that does medical outreach in Vietnam here. This is a follow-up on his experiences with M.E.M.O, their operations, and the lessons learned from it. *** My father calls it a “goose bump” moment, a moment in your life when everything just seems to make sense. The … [Read more...] about [M.E.M.O.]ries: The Words of My Father
Philanthropy
Make-up Guru Michelle Phan Surpasses 1 Million Subscribers, Raises Awareness for Malaria
Based on the comments we've received on fellow VTP writer Sarah Bui’s last Michelle Phan post, it seems like the YouTube make-up guru is a pretty polarizing figure within the community. Some love her, some hate her, some admire her for her talent but question her taste. Whether or not you call yourself a Phan fan though, it’s hard to deny her incredible media presence. With … [Read more...] about Make-up Guru Michelle Phan Surpasses 1 Million Subscribers, Raises Awareness for Malaria
Current Strategies to Address Agent Orange
Aug. 10 is marked Agent Orange Day to show support for those affected by the dioxin in Vietnam. Post this Agent Orange Day Badge to your Facebook profile to show support for victims of agent orange. Invite friends to do the same here: http://www.facebook.comMakeAgentOrangeHistory?v=app_139564296078062For further discussions on this topic, log on to www.onevietnam.org.To … [Read more...] about Current Strategies to Address Agent Orange
OneVietnam’s Beta Launch Today!
The long awaited day has finally arrived: OneVietnam Network's Beta Launch! We invite you to log onto OneVietnam.org and connect with your local and global communities. Make your voice heard, meet people who share your interests and goals, and become the champion of your cause! By signing up early, you can get an exclusive preview of the site, gain leverage in learning the … [Read more...] about OneVietnam’s Beta Launch Today!
Lin Series: Volunteerism – A Comparative Perspective
Guest Blogger credit to LIN Center for Community Development: Info@LINvn.org [INTRODUCTION: In April, LIN’s Community Liaison, Mr. Pham Truong Son, joined a three-week study tour in the U.S., which was designed to examine the impact of volunteerism on the volunteers themselves and on the communities they serve. “Volunteerism: United We Serve,” part of the U.S. Government’s … [Read more...] about Lin Series: Volunteerism – A Comparative Perspective