Viet Nam
If you have any news, press releases, events, documents, links or other information resources related to volunteerism in Viet Nam, send them to us at info@worldvolunteerweb.org and we will post them here. 11 February 2009
A boost to Viet Nam volunteers
Ha Noi, Viet Nam: International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2008 in Ha Noi was a two-part event. It included an Eco Tour (4 December) to promote green transport and a Volunteer Fair (7 December) to thank and recognize volunteers’ contribution to Vietnam’s social and economic development, and to introduce a new volunteerism project too.  Read article
01 December 2008
World AIDS Day 2008: Happiness is always within our reach (part I) by Phạm Thị Huệ
Hai Phong, Viet Nam: "Early in 2001, after months of anxious waiting, I gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. But the overwhelming happiness was soon extinguished when a nurse told me that I had been infected with HIV."
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01 December 2008
World AIDS Day 2008: Happiness is always within our reach (part II) by Phạm Thị Huệ
Hai Phong, Viet Nam: Once I knew that HIV is not a virus that can easily be contracted, I thought I needed to act so that society would understand and would not discriminate against PLWH. I decided to join the health promotion team of the Seagull Club. Both my husband and I became passionately involved with our work. Read article
01 December 2008
World AIDS Day 2008: Happiness is always within our reach (part III) by Phạm Thị Huệ
Hai Phong, Viet Nam: At present, I am still working as a volunteer for the project Greater Involvement of People living with HIV/AIDS, or GIPA for short. This is a very important project that does important work. GIPA is not like other projects because it is a pioneering initiative in increasing the participation of people living with HIV themselves in planning and implementation of HIV/AIDS activities and other efforts to improve their lives, families and communities. Read article
22 August 2008
Korean volunteers help out in Viet Nam
Ben Tre, Viet Nam: From 6-16 August 2008, Korean organization Volunteer21 participated in the Vietnam Green Summer Campaign, leading 17 students from the Greenbow youth volunteer group. Read article
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Solidarités Jeunesses Vietnam (SJ Vietnam)
The organization Solidarités Jeunesses Vietnam (SJ Vietnam) is a non-profit international youth volunteering organization in Hanoi, Vietnam. Set up for and by young volunteers, this small organization works to break cultural misunderstandings, improve the environment, provide non-formal education, reduce poverty and establish human rights, encouraging young people to participate actively in the society in which they live. Visit site
Activities planned to mark Int’l Volunteer Day in Viet Nam
A programme of activities to celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2008, which falls on 5 December, will take place in Ha Noi on December 7. This announcement was made during a press conference held by the Ho Chi Minh Youth Union Central Committee and UNV in Hanoi on 5 December. Visit site
Volunteers in Asia (VIA)
Since 1963, Volunteers in Asia (VIA) has helped thousands of Americans live and volunteer in Asia. If you are interested in cross-cultural exchange and furthering communication and understanding between the peoples of the United States and Asia, chances are there is a VIA program for you. VIA is looking for undergraduates, recent college graduates, and adults of all ages who are living in the United States and interested in exploring new opportunities. Fluency in English is a prerequisite for program participation. A college degree is required for our one- and two-year positions. Visit site
22 November 2006, 09:17
Develop Vietnam, develop yourself
For the first time, Vietnam's history-laden city, Ho Chi Minh will celebrate International Volunteer Day, with the motto: "Develop Viet Nam, Develop Yourself." Read entry |
