Vietnam’s human rights record is scheduled to be reviewed for official approval at a Thursday plenary session of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council in Switzerland. The review is part of a regular process it conducts every four years. The Southeast Asian nation is one of 192 member states of the UN to go through the Universal Periodic Review which is a new mechanism of … [Read more...] about UN to Review Vietnam’s Human Rights Report
Development
The Hunger Site Feeds the Hungry in One Click
We are always looking out for new and creative methods of raising awareness and funding for great causes. The Hunger Site (www.thehungersite.com) takes a creative approach to fund raising by using 100% of advertising revenue to pay for food for the hungry. How much food? One click will bring a hungry person 1.1 cup of food. It is dead simple with no strings … [Read more...] about The Hunger Site Feeds the Hungry in One Click
Catalyst Foundation Prevents Child Trafficking in Vietnam
The Catalyst Foundation is an organization dedicated to preventing child trafficking and aiding families in poverty. Their official mission statement: Our mission is to improve the lives of at-risk populations in Vietnam through child trafficking prevention and community capacity building. Families living in extreme poverty are most vulnerable to child trafficking. Our goal … [Read more...] about Catalyst Foundation Prevents Child Trafficking in Vietnam
Room To Read Builds 105 Libraries in Vietnam, In 1 Year
Room to Read is a great organization founded my John Wood, a former Microsoft Exec, that has built thousands of libraries around the world. Since opening it's office in Vietnam, Room to Read has helped build over 300 libraries. In 2009, they projected 105 libraries and 15 schools to be built... in Vietnam alone. Room to Read is a global organization with presence in … [Read more...] about Room To Read Builds 105 Libraries in Vietnam, In 1 Year
$177 Million for Vietnam’s Education System
This week, the World Bank approved $177 million to fund Vietnam's primary and higher education systems. A downturn in the economy has increased the demand for education and professional training. The World Bank's Country Director for Vietnam sees the "economic crisis as a golden opportunity for Vietnam to reform its education sector." The full article from the World Bank can … [Read more...] about $177 Million for Vietnam’s Education System