The Evolution of Charity Work in Vietnam

Today’s guests are Truong Thuy Ngan, Communications Lead at Saigon Children’s Charity; and Damien Roberts, the organization’s Executive Director.

We discussed how the longstanding charity - now in its 32nd year - has evolved over time, including:

• Campaigns to inspire future generations of female leaders in Vietnam

• Efforts to raise awareness of mental health while supporting families with neurodivergent children

• How international economic conditions and new regulations have impacted fundraising

There are multiple ways to support them:

• Sponsor a scholarship for an individual student: https://sponsorship.saigonchildren.com/en/home/

• Contribute to the Anhi Chi Em monthly donation initiative to support emergency cases: https://anhchiem.saigonchildren.com/

• Or, for those in Vietnam, take part in the annual Charity Cycle Adventure starting in Phong Nha and ending in Đà Nẵng from March 28-April 1 while raising funds: https://www.saigonchildren.com/vi/engage/charity-cycle-adventure/

Visit Saigon Children’s website to learn more: https://www.saigonchildren.com/

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