Glocal Ventures

By Laura Hemingway I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to go to Vietnam with my dad and it is an experience I will not forget. It was quite overwhelming due to not having any real ideas for what to expect. Getting to go to SS3 was one of my favorite experiences. They [...]

1. Community Learning Center was formed for more than 2500 villagers in Bac Ha, Lao Cai province. This is to support and equip the economic and social developing knowledge for the local people and help them to approach new technology. Also, creating the learning atmosphere and exchanging cultures and experience within the community as well [...]

By Trieu Ngoc – GVI’s Vietnamese Volunteer – Being a volunteer has now become part of my life and of who I am and I am sure has changed me as a person. It has also helped me understand how privileged my life are and I would encourage others to volunteer as you gain more [...]

Greetings from Vu Manh Tan – GVI Project Director Dear GVI partners, Christmas time comes once again to remind us how much God loves us and thus He gave us the greatest gift, His son, Jesus Christ. “Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests” [...]

By Marissa Rapone My time spent in Vietnam wouldn’t have been complete without meeting Huyen. A sweet and charming girl, she was a big part of helping me communicate with the kids. (And she still is, as she lovingly helps translate our ongoing communications with the kids, even across seas and continents.) Not something to take [...]

What was your feeling when you went to the museum for the first time??? GVI has been supported Social Sponsor Center 3 (SS3) in different areas such as elderly care, elderly club, nutrition program for children, building material facilities/infrastructure, live stock, taking children on beach trips, creating fun day for the kids…. On one of [...]

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On the last working trip to Bac Ha in December 2011, GVI brought 185 winter coats, 185 pairs shoes and 185 pairs of boots which were donated by NorthWood for 185 students at Nam Mon primary school. And here is the story was recorded by GVI Lao Cao Project Manager – Lai The Thanh: “After [...]

New Chapter at GVI Written by: Vu Manh Tan, Project Director  Time is flying and a New Year is coming! I am eagerly anticipating this New Year ‘s coming with excitement feeling at all levels. It is obviously that our Father is leading and guiding me to the plan He has made. I am also glad [...]

1.   Lao Cai school (Nam Mon 2) who GVI-NorthWood helped achieved National Standard Certification by donating and installing computer labs, building school gate and school yard. 1.   Dining room was built for 254 students and teachers and 1 ton of rice was donated for 70 boarders in Sapa     2.   Dormitories [...]