The children sat at their desks, bare feet dangling next to power cords, as the instructors unpacked the small, plastic laptops. As they waited, they kept their eyes fixed on the tiny machines that transport them beyond the high walls of the neat but sparse orphanage — if only for a few hours. “It allows me to know about the outside world,” Thu Thao, a shy and … [Read more...] about Computer Class Gives Vietnamese Orphans a Window to the World
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What OneVietnam is and Why it Matters
What is OneVietnam? OneVietnam is an online network that allows people to fund projects in their homeland and see the impact right away. Projects can be funded with as little as $1. In return, donors get to see their money go to work building the places they grew up in through constant updates, pictures, and videos. We were funded by Ford Foundation in 2010 and were … [Read more...] about What OneVietnam is and Why it Matters
When FarmVille Met Philanthropy
At OneVietnam and VTP, we love social media, philanthropy, and having fun. When any two of the three interersect (as in our iStory initiative), we’re ecstatic. When all three combine, we’re over the moon. That’s why we’re so excited to see what Nick Kristof and Games for Change have in store with what’s being touted as the humanitarian Farmville. In an interview with … [Read more...] about When FarmVille Met Philanthropy
Confirmed: Facebook to be Unblocked in Vietnam in 2012
We've confirmed with a first-hand source that Facebook will be unblocked in Vietnam, likely in early 2012. The source reported that Facebook sent high level managers, including a Vietnamese American, to Vietnam last October to negotiate with Vietnamese internet service providers (ISP). Since then, both sides have come to an agreement. Last April, PC World Vietnam reported … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Facebook to be Unblocked in Vietnam in 2012
Sprint & Verizon iPhone 4S to Work in Vietnam without Unlock [Techie in Vietnam]
According to Macworld, iPhone 4S's sold by Sprint will come GSM-unlocked. Verizon's version can be unlocked after 60 days. What that means is on your next trip to Vietnam, there will be no need to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone, a process that can be complicated and could void your warranty. This feature is huge for the thousands of Vietnamese Americans making the … [Read more...] about Sprint & Verizon iPhone 4S to Work in Vietnam without Unlock [Techie in Vietnam]