Vietnamese Student Association
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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VietHope
Philanthropy

VietHope is an organization dedicated to promote education in Vietnam and contribute to the building of a more prosperous Vietnam. The organization was formed in the spring of 2002 by a group of university students and young professionals in the Boston area, Their mission is to focus on Vietnam's socioeconomic development by supporting programs and projects to promote the education of children in Vietnam.

VietHope project and programs include:
1. Build computer labs and libraries
2. Build and/or upgrade schools and related educational facilities
3. Fund innovative education-related projects

Their work falls under two categories (a) long-term scholarship programs and (b) construction educational projects such as building schools and libraries.

Check out the website for VietHope for more information.