Most people still don't know what Agent Orange is. Of those that do know about the issue, many think it's a problem of the past. However, the effects of Agent Orange is still felt by millions of people and their children today. The chemical have been shown to cause serious skin diseases as well as a vast variety of cancers in the lungs, larynx, and prostate. (Read: … [Read more...] about Awareness: Agent Orange Day on August 10th, 2011
Philanthropy
A Love That Dung Knows
In a matter of four days, I walked in and out of her life. So easily, so relentlessly, I turned my back towarded her and disappeared. Her eyes were luminous, her eyelashes long. Within seconds, I saw them droop, tears then cascaded into a waterfall. I watched her face grow red as she wrapped her small arms around my waist. “Sao vay?” What’s wrong? I asked if the girl on the … [Read more...] about A Love That Dung Knows
Return to Tu Du Hospital
The following blog was written by Involvement Track VIET Fellow, Linh Pham. Tu Du Hospital is one of the biggest hospital located in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), serving both the general population and has a ward dedicated especially to victims of Agent Orange called Hoa Binh Peace Village. The hospital has a no camera policy for volunteers, the picture below is of artwork made … [Read more...] about Return to Tu Du Hospital
AADP Kaama Lounge Bone Marrow Donor Fundraiser in San Jose
Hey VTP readers, consider attending the AADP Bone Marrow Donor Fundraiser next Thursday, July 21, if you're in the San Jose area. The fundraiser is set up specifically to help a young woman by the name of Jess who was diagnosed with a form of leukemia known as CLL, but its larger goal is to get people donating bone marrow. Of course, you wouldn't actually be donating at the … [Read more...] about AADP Kaama Lounge Bone Marrow Donor Fundraiser in San Jose
Introducing the 2011 VIET Fellows
My name is Tony Luong and the following is a blog written to introduce the VIET Fellows program which I am currently part of as the Program Manager/US Director. In collaborating with OneVietnam Network's VTP, we hope to be part of a connecting effort to strengthen discussions, stories, and people--all of which are essential to our community's future. In the following weeks, … [Read more...] about Introducing the 2011 VIET Fellows