There's no doubt that the Vietnamese community has made impacts large and small in the United States. It is refreshing to see the effort of our community recognized. On a recent trip to Half Moon Bay in California, I found a small memorial dedicated to fishermen that have fallen at sea. The placard reads: In Memorial to the Commercial Fisherman Lost at Sea "Down to the Sea … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Fishermen Remembered
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Operation Babylift
In 1975, 2500+ Vietnamese orphans were airlifted out of Vietnam to find homes in the United States. Although it started as a humanitarian effort by the U.S., the operation was controversial and mired by lawsuits. What happened to those children is a story lost in the chaos of the war. In a new documentary, Operation Babylift: The Lost Children of Vietnam, those stories are … [Read more...] about Operation Babylift
The Healthy and the Rich: Where Vietnam Stands
The chart below, compiled from statistics from the United Nations, shows where Vietnam stands with the rest of the world in terms of health and wealth. Health is measured by deaths before 5 years old and wealth is measure by Gross National Income. Where Vietnam stands may surprise you. … [Read more...] about The Healthy and the Rich: Where Vietnam Stands
Health Care in Vietnam – A New World Bank Report
If you're interested in health care, and particularly health care in Vietnam, good news! The World Bank recently published a detailed report (188 pages!) on the status of health care in Vietnam and the necessary measures to further strengthen the health system. Rapid improvements in Vietnam's health system since 2000 has taken the world by surprise. Infant and under-five … [Read more...] about Health Care in Vietnam – A New World Bank Report
Talking about Vietnam: The Need for a Forum
A few of us had dinner and started talking about Vietnam. The topic started from our traveling experience there but eventually ended up at the crux of what this organization is aiming to accomplish: we started a dialog about what Vietnam needs, the issues that exist, and actionable steps for us to take to make it better. We asked if there was one thing you want to do for … [Read more...] about Talking about Vietnam: The Need for a Forum