History

VietHope was formed in the spring of 2002 by a group of university students and young professionals in the Boston area. What began as an informal gathering to discuss issues regarding Vietnam progressively evolved into a circle of friendship. Within this circle, we shared our hopes and dreams for Vietnam and the desire to make a difference and touch the lives of those who are living in Vietnam. In forming VietHope, we sought to aggregate our talents, energy and dedication to contribute to the building of a more prosperous Vietnam.

We welcome anyone who has an interest in Vietnam to join our organization. In our small way, we believe we can make a difference in Vietnam. As an organization, we strive to make a bigger difference with each passing day. If you require more information about the organization, please contact us.

Timeline

2002

  • Established VietHope team and mission.
  • Incorporation by the State of Massachusetts.

2003
Implemented first VietHope projects:

  • Constructed Cau Mau school.
  • Granted 19 Merit Scholarship awards.

2004

  • Initiated University Scholarship Program (USP) granting 5 awards and Community Scholarship Program (CSP).

2005

  • Scholarship Program Growth:
    Merit: 50 awards
    USP: 40 awards
    CSP: 360 students
  • Established team of volunteers in Vietnam.

2006

  • Project Expansion:
    Merit: 92 awards
    USP: 150 awards
    CSP: 440 students
  • Increase size of staff and volunteers.

2007

  • Continued Project Expansion helping 1,000+ students to date:
    Merit: 150 awards
    USP: 226 awards
    CSP: 356 students
  • Implemented USP Grant Initiative, awarding funding to 4 projects.

2008

  • Received legal operating status in Vietnam.
  • Recipient of uNAVSA's 2008-2009 Collective Philanthropy Project (CPP).

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