Ross’s Story: Volunteering in Vietnam
This year we welcomed Ross Chandler to our Vietnam office as Community-based Tourism (CBT) Marketing Volunteer. Here is Ross’s story…
The Art of the Dao in Vietnam
Ms Nhat is an expert in the traditional brocade handicrafts of the Dao people in Sung village, Vietnam. The Dao…
Volunteer Spotlight: Ruairidh MacDonald
Earlier this year, Ruairidh MacDonald and Jessie Morgan, students from Macquarie University, travelled to Vietnam to volunteer with our Hanoi…
Fishing for prosperity
Mr Hoi is the most successful fish farmer in Hoa Binh, Vietnam, with the largest business in the area. Mr…
Paddling towards prosperity
Mr De and Mrs Luot live in a small hamlet called Ke on the banks of the Da River in…
6 reasons to visit Da Bac
1. Escape the tourist traps If you’d like to enjoy the stunning views of Halong Bay but don’t want all…
Ms Hong’s story: A voice for the community
Ms Hong belongs to the Muong people, an ethnic minority group in Vietnam which has historically been marginalised. She is…
Stories from Da Bac
Come with an open heart. Leave with a backpack full of stories. Although Da Bac is one of the poorest regions…
Weaving her way out of poverty
Hoan, 30, lives in Da Bac, Vietnam, with her husband, mother-in-law and two children. Hoan belongs to the Muong people…