On Monday, I was introduced to SAVICE, another great example of a group of successful Vietnamese Americans quietly giving back to the economically disadvantaged in Vietnam. The SAVICE's (SAve a VIetnamese Child with Education) mission is noble: change a child's life in Vietnam by creating educational opportunities. Their vision is striking: raise funds to provide scholarships … [Read more...] about Play Golf to Build Schools in Vietnam
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LIN Series: Empowering Vietnamese Women Through Culinary Arts
This article was written by Guest Blogger Dana R.H. Doan of the LIN Center for Community Development (LIN). LIN is a new resource for local not-for-profit groups, individuals and corporate philanthropists based in and around Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This article marks the first of a series of publications from LIN on Vietnam Talking Points (VTP) to shed light on the truth … [Read more...] about LIN Series: Empowering Vietnamese Women Through Culinary Arts
Volunteer in Vietnam: Vietnam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP)
1.07.09 - by Guest Bloggers: MinhVan T. Tran, past participant of VNMAP medical assistance program, and Huan Tran, VNMAP's PR personnel This year (2009), The Vietnam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP) selected Lam Dong, a province in the Western Highland, as its site for examining and treating patients. Each day our team worked in a different commune: one day in Lam Ha, … [Read more...] about Volunteer in Vietnam: Vietnam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP)
Vietnam Will Host International Rice Congress
Rice, the grain that feeds half the world... In 2010, Vietnam will host the 3rd International Rice Congress (IRC) - the world's largest gathering focused on rice - in Hanoi. The IRC2010 theme—The Future of Rice—will focus on increasing public and private support to help poor rice farmers and consumers. Dr. Zeigler, director of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), was … [Read more...] about Vietnam Will Host International Rice Congress
Updated Typhoon (Bão) Ketsana Death Toll
Death Toll Escalates as Flood Recedes Original article by Tran Thi Minh Ha (AFP) Friday: Death tolls rise in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos - Vietnam: 99 dead, 14 missing - Cambodia: 17 dead - Laos: 16 dead, 135 missing Residents in Vietnam are beginning clean-up efforts as flood waters recede in one of the country's worst disaster in recent years. Villagers in Hue city … [Read more...] about Updated Typhoon (Bão) Ketsana Death Toll