Organizations

Social Assistance Program for Vietnam - SAP-VN's primary objective is to provide direct relief to poor and needy people, especially orphans and handicapped children, mainly in health care, education and social welfare. Provides details of activities, fundraising and financial statements.
http://www.sap-vn.org

Blessed Damien Society - Volunteer organization aiming to prevent leprosy and to treat its victims. Details of the organization, its projects and the disease.
http://www.damientheleper.org/

Danang/Quang Nam Fund - A non-governmental organization providing aid to the poor in Danang City and Quang Nam Province in central Vietnam. Provides an introduction to the organization and information on the latest activities.
http://www.danangquangnamfund.org/

Street Voices - A registered Australian charity, established to provide hope for the future to street children and disadvantaged youth in Vietnam, operating KOTO, a vocational training program based in Hanoi. Offers general details of the operations, training program and newsletters.
http://www.streetvoices.com.au

Aid to Southeast Asia - Founded in 1989 by a war veteran to help meet the medical needs of Vietnam after 70 years of war and economic isolation. Information on history of the project, the need, how to donate and current partnerships.
http://www.asavn.org/

Foundation for Microprojects in Vietnam - A Swiss-based foundation which finances projects for the construction of schools, infrastructure, drinking water and irrigation for the poorest villages. Details on projects, gallery and funding.
http://www.microprojects-vietnam.org/

Vietnam Friendship Village Project - Veterans from five countries raise money to build a residential facility for the care of orphaned children, elderly and the disabled. Information about the project, the children they help and activities.
http://www.vietnamfriendship.org/

Vietnam Children's Fund - Fund started by Lewis B. Puller to build schools in areas where they either are not present or need to be upgraded. History, locations, costs and how to help.
http://www.vietnamchildren.org/

Vietnamese Professionals Society - Membership based organization in the US. Online application, newsletter and journals.
http://www.vps.org/sommaire_en.php3

VACETS - Vietnamese Association for Computing, Engineering Technology, and Science, a non-profit and non-political organization providing a forum for engineers and scientists. Information on organization, conferences, publications, online resources, and chapters.
http://www.vacets.org/

Sun in My Heart - Fund for providing housing and schooling for children in Vietnam.
http://www.suninmyheart.com/

Project Vietnam - American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 4 provides healthcare assistance, focusing on needy rural areas and children at risk. Includes trip application, reports from previous missions, and newsletter.
http://projectvietnam.net/

United Nations Development Program Vietnam - Facts, news, publications, program, partners, and forum.
http://www.undp.org.vn/

Veterans Viet Nam Restoration Project - Completed projects, future participation, book review, team application and sources of information. Provide American veterans and others with opportunities to return to Viet Nam for humanitarian service.
http://www.vvrp.org/

East Meets West Relief Services - Humanitarian organization. Information on programs and how to contribute.
http://www.eastmeetswest.org/

Vietnam Lexicography Centre - An NGO that is involved on the compilation and publication of mono- and bilingual Vietnamese dictionaries and reference books. Publications, online dictionary and downloads. In English and Vietnamese.
http://www.vietlex.com/

PeaceTrees Vietnam - A non-profit whose mission is to provide a safe environment for the children of Quang Tri Province. Project profiles, activities, FAQ and donation form.
http://www.peacetreesvietnam.org/

Highland Education Development Organisation (HEDO) - An NGO working to develop education, science and health care for disadvantaged ethnic groups in the Highlands areas.
http://hedo-vietnam.tripod.com/

Education for Development - A Swiss and Belgian based NGO which provides opportunities for street, working and disadvantaged children to build positive futures for themselves.
http://www.educationfordevelopment.org/

Asia Injury Prevention Foundation (AIP) - Presents the Vietnam helmet wearing public awareness campaign, including videos and press releases.
http://www.wear-a-helmet.com/

Vietnamese American Council - Cultural, social and community services agency based in San Jose, California. Activities and news of the organization.
http://www.viet-nam.org/

Khmers Kampuchea - Krom Federation - News, historical information, activities and FAQ about the indigenous people of South Vietnam.
http://www.khmerkrom.org/

Christina Noble Children's Foundation (CNCF) - Country information and the organization's projects in Vietnam.
http://www.cncf.org/

Red Cross Hoang Hoa - Activities of a local Red Cross chapter in a very poor rural area.
http://www.hoanghoa.org/index_EN.html

Sunflower Mission - An NGO committed to improving the lives of the people of Vietnam through educational assistance programs. Activities, advisors and board, member area and photos.
http://www.sunflowermission.org/

Viet Nam Children Assistance Programs - Devoted to provide education, training and other aids to children and special needs individuals.
http://www.vncap.org

FAO in Vietnam - The focus of the country programme is on the provision of policy advice. Also involved directly in the planning, formulation and implementation of projects targeted at the rural poor. Offers a guide to aims and activities.
http://www.fao.org.vn