Our Work.

Helping Vietnam, one domain at a time.

Glocal Ventures, Inc. (GVI) is committed to empowering communities in Vietnam through holistic development and strategic partnerships.

At GVI, we believe in the transformative power of collaboration. By mobilizing volunteers from around the world, we work hand-in-hand with local communities to address their most pressing needs across eight key domains: Agriculture, Diplomacy, Arts, Economics, Education, Governance, Health, and Technology. Our projects are designed not only to meet immediate challenges but also to build sustainable solutions that foster long-term growth and self-sufficiency. Through a blend of cultural respect, strategic planning, and deep community engagement, GVI is dedicated to helping Vietnamese communities realize their potential and achieve lasting change.

A Glimpse Into Our History –

1995

Bob’s first trip to Vietnam, initiating the groundwork for sustainable change by breaking ground for a hospital in Hanoi

2002

Began Working with the Birla Orphanage

2005

Recognized by the Vietnamese government as an international non-governmental organization (INGO), solidifying GVI’s status and commitment

2013

Received an award from the Vietnam Ophthalmology Association for contributions to the National Plan for Blindness Prevention, emphasizing GVI’s healthcare impact

2014

Opened the Rainbow Kinder School for orphaned children at SS3 Orphanage, a landmark in supporting vulnerable children

Woman holding microphone up to childs mouth

2020

Launched the Girls’ Club Program for H’mong Students

2024

Celebrated the 10th anniversary of Rainbow Kinder School and marked 20 years of partnership with the Special Education Faculty at Hanoi University of Education, demonstrating long-term dedication to education and social services

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Testimonials

Real Stories, Real Impact.

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Before the GVI teams began working at my school, out of seven girls in my class, none had the chance to attend high school, regardless of their academic abilities. This was because parents preferred boys to have a higher education. This year, thanks to GVI’s outreach efforts with parents, all female students in my class now have the opportunity to attend high school if they pass the exams. Thank you for working closely with parents and giving our girls a choice for their future.

Ms. Hien

English Teacher, Middle School, Lao Cai

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Our family would like to sincerely thank GVI for gifting us the hand tractor. Thanks to this support, we no longer have to endure the hard labor of manually plowing the fields, and farming has become much easier and more efficient. The hand tractor not only helps us save time and effort but also allows us to increase productivity, contributing to improved family income. This valuable gift provides us with more opportunities to grow economically and enhance our quality of life.

Ly Seo Dzung

Farmer, Thai Giang Pho Commune, Vietnam

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The purpose of GVI is to bring about transformation in communities in Vietnam. The way that we do that is we bring Americans with specific jobs like education, business, healthcare and we connect them with Vietnamese who are also doctors, nurses business leaders and educators, and we work together.

Bob Roberts Jr.

Founder and Chairman of Glocal Ventures Inc.

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Every Child Has the Right to Learn: Rainbow Kinder

“Every child has the right to learn.” This is the dream of the leadership at Rainbow Kinder in Hanoi. The dream was realized in September 2014 with the opening of the very first class at Hanoi Social Sponsor 3 (SS3 Orphanage). It started with ten 4 to 5-year-old children who had never been exposed to life outside the walls of their orphanage, and within a year, those children were speaking up, asking questions, and playing and learning through hands-on projects.

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