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Upcoming events

Online, Jul 15 - Jul 18| Da Nang, Jul 29 - Aug 01

2022 Summer Camp

Summer Camp for our scholarship students from the 12 Mekong Delta and Central provinces of Vietnam. Camp prepares disadvantaged youth with the skills, self-awareness, career exploration, and connections with peers and mentors to thrive in life.

May 16 - June 1, 2022, Virtual

16th Annual Social Work & Community Health Summer Institute

Join us for free social work and community health workshops, an endeavor made possible by the commitment of West Virginia University, An Giang University, and Pacific Links Foundation. All workshops will be presented virtually in both Vietnamese and English. See tentative workshops and save your spot!

Previous events

9 AM - 11:30 AM ICT, November 30, 2021

Cook2Give Challenge

After months of lockdown, Vietnam is re-opening. Will business come back to Vietnam? Will it still be the top destination for manufacturing in the region? Are companies operating in Vietnam still committed to building ethical and transparent supply chains? Is investing in women workers’ wellbeing still an effective and efficient strategy in a pandemic-stricken global economy? Stakeholders from retail, international NGOs and local organizations will tackle these questions and share their experience. Vietnamese-English simultaneous interpretation will be available.

9 AM - 11:30 AM ICT, November 30, 2021

Improving Supply Chain Efficiency

After months of lockdown, Vietnam is re-opening. Will business come back to Vietnam? Will it still be the top destination for manufacturing in the region? Are companies operating in Vietnam still committed to building ethical and transparent supply chains? Is investing in women workers’ wellbeing still an effective and efficient strategy in a pandemic-stricken global economy? Stakeholders from retail, international NGOs and local organizations will tackle these questions and share their experience. Vietnamese-English simultaneous interpretation will be available.

3:30 PM PST, December 1, 2021

Preventing forced labor in supply chains post-Covid

The panel will discuss the impact of Covid-19 on heightened human trafficking & forced labor risks faced by factory and migrant workers, using Vietnam’s recent Covid-19 struggle as a case study. The panel will conclude with actionable steps that can be taken by counter-trafficking practitioners to prevent forced labor during the Covid-19 era.

November 22, 2021, Virtual

Preventing Forced Labor and Unsafe Migration through Mobile Applications

Migrant workers worldwide searching for better opportunities migrate far away from home - whether within their country of origin or abroad - to seek employment. As anti-trafficking practitioners, how can we best support migrants and protect them from trafficking and forced labor risks? This session aims to share best practices for safe migration and elevating workers’ well-being and growth. Interactive elements will be incorporated in this session to engage participants and create a space for shared learning.

May 31 - June 16, 2021, Virtual

15th Annual Social Work & Community Health Summer Institute

Join us for free social work and community health workshops, an endeavor made possible by the commitment of West Virginia University, An Giang University, and Pacific Links Foundation. All workshops will be presented virtually in both Vietnamese and English.

Summer 2021, Virtual & Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Camp Connect

Join us as a virtual workshop presenter or camp counselor at our upcoming summer camp for disadvantaged students in our GEMS and SEEDS programs.

April 10, 2021, Virtual

Empowering Women & Youth

A conversation with award-winning author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Pacific Links Foundation co-founder and president Diệp Vương sheds light on issues faced by Vietnamese women and youth throughout Vietnam's long history.

January 27, 2020, Berlin, Germany

Supporting Vietnamese migrants training

Join us to learn how to better support Vietnamese migrants transiting through Europe!

November 2, 2019, San Jose, CA, USA

Rotary Vietnam project gala

Fight human trafficking. Keep Vietnamese girls safely in school! Dance to the lively Latin rock & funk sounds of Cacao Rock Band. Good Fun, Great Music, Gourmet 8 course Vietnamese dinner. The gala supports Pacific Links Foundation.

October 1, 2019, Paris, France

Identifier et soutenir les migrants vietnamiens en Europe

Nous aimerions vous inviter à participer à nos ateliers de formation pour aider les acteurs de première ligne qui travaillent avec des migrants vietnamiens, en transit en Europe.

September 24, 2019, Berlin, Germany

Training for First Responders Working with Vietnamese Migrants

Join us for our upcoming workshops for first responders who work with Vietnamese migrants transiting through Europe.

May 20 - June 5, 2019, An Giang, Vietnam

14th Annual Social Work Summer Institute

The 14th Annual Social Work Summer Institute brings the latest practical social work skills through free social work and community health workshops at An Giang University in Long Xuyen, An Giang Province, an endeavor made possible by the commitment of West Virginia University, An Giang University, and Pacific Links Foundation.

August 17, 2018, San Jose, CA, USA

RVP at San Jose Silicon Valley Rotary Club

The Rotary Vietnam Project, represented by RVP Interact Co-Chair Ms. Huong Le, will present the program at the Rotary Club of San Jose Silicon Valley. Come and bring a friend to learn how RVP prevents at-risk girls in Vietnam from being victims of trafficking by funding scholarships to keep them in school. The project supports Pacific Links Foundation scholarship recipients.

July 12 - 20, 2018, Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Camp Connect

Summer Camp brings together scholarship recipients from the remote and impoverished areas of the Mekong Delta bordering Cambodia to increase self-awareness, develop life skills, explore different career paths, make new friends, and experience personal growth to safeguard themselves from the dangers of human trafficking. We are looking for in-kind donations and volunteers (workshop presenters and camp counselors).

May 21 - June 6, 2018, An Giang, Vietnam

13th Annual Social Work Summer Institute

The 13th Annual Social Work Summer Institute brings the latest practical social work skills through free social work and community health workshops at An Giang University in Long Xuyen, An Giang Province, an endeavor made possible by the commitment of West Virginia University, An Giang University, and Pacific Links Foundation.

July 30, 2017, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Paint a Dream

Please join MGF Sourcing and Tipsy Art at a painting fundraising event to support Pacific Links Foundation's human trafficking prevention efforts in observance of Vietnam's National Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

June 8, 2017, Redwood City, CA, USA

Dancing in Community Improvisation Workshop

Are you or your company/organization looking for new ways to strengthen team building skills, encourage deeper connections with colleagues and people you serve, and experience different techniques for creative problem solving? Dancing in Community workshops use group dance improvisation to discover expression through movement in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

May 22 - June 23, 2017, An Giang & Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

12th Annual Social Work Summer Institute

The 12th Annual Social Work Summer Institute from May 22nd to June 7th at An Giang University in Long Xuyen, An Giang Province and from June 19th to June 23rd at Open University in Ho Chi Minh City brings the latest social work practical knowledge through free social work and community health workshops co-sponsored by An Giang University, West Virginia University and Pacific Links Foundation.

November 16, 2016, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Harmony for Hope 4 Benefit Gala

The premier event at Adora-Luxury in Ho Chi Minh City supports Pacific Links Foundation's counter-trafficking work in Vietnam. The gala celebrates Pacific Links Foundation's 15th anniversary and showcases the musical stylings of Vietnamese singers Lệ Quyên, Kim Anh, Trọng Khương and other celebrities. HARMONY FOR HOPE 4 is organized by supporters of Pacific Links Foundation.

May 23 - June 8, 2016, An Giang, Vietnam

11th Annual Social Work Summer Institute

The 11th Annual Social Work Summer Institute at An Giang University in Long Xuyen, An Giang Province brings the latest social work practical knowledge to the Mekong Delta. Sponsored by An Giang University & West Virginia University, the Institute offers free social work and community health workshops.

March 2016, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

15 Years of Empowering Youth to End Human Trafficking

Co-Hosted by Mr. Richard Bale, the Consul General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City, the event celebrates Pacific Links Foundation's 15 Years of Empowering Youth to End Human Trafficking.

October 9, 2015, Houston, TX, USA

Runway2Hope

RUNWAY2HOPE is organized by supporters to benefit Pacific Links Foundation's counter-human trafficking work in Vietnam. The cocktail reception brings together philanthropists for a fun-filled evening. RUNWAY2HOPE features silent and live auctions, including a trip to attend the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and Get REAL with Jeannie Mai.

May 25 - June 10, 2015, An Giang, Vietnam

10th Annual Social Work Summer Institute

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Social Work Summer Institute, an endeavor made possible by the commitment of West Virginia University, An Giang University, the Pacific Links Foundation, and your commitment as participants to bring social work practical knowledge to the Mekong Delta.

May 4 - June 27, 2015, San Jose, CA, USA

Her Voice of Courage

Her Voice of Courage photo exhibit curated by Kimberly Ky and Bryant Sina builds a bridge between human trafficking survivors and our local community. The exhibit gives voice to the trafficking survivors by showcasing their amazing courage to overcome the trauma that they have endured to build a new life.

October 28, 2014, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Harmony for Hope Benefit Gala

Harmony for Hope supports Pacific Links Foundation's anti-trafficking work in Vietnam. The event showcases the musical stylings of Vietnamese-American diva Y Lan and live auction for a trip to the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

May 31, 2014, Oakland, CA, USA

Her Voice of Courage Benefit Show

Her Voice of Courage at the Haus of Godspeed in Oakland, CA, supports Pacific Links Foundation's work to end the trafficking of youth in Vietnam. The show builds a bridge between human trafficking survivors and members of the community. By posing the question, "what is courage?", we explore the overlap of all beings.

May 28, 2013, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Stories of a Girl Benefit Dinner

Join us for Pacific Links Foundation's first Benefit Dinner & Auction in Ho Chi Minh City, "Stories of a Girl." These are the stories that you only hear once and will carry with you forever.

May 18, 2013, Oakland, CA, USA

Stories of a Girl Benefit Dinner

Hosted by volunteer, My-Kim Tran, join us to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about ending trafficking over a sit-down dinner with wine and performance by jazz vocalist Thuy Linh.

April 4 - May 23, 2013, San Jose, CA, USA

Stories of a Girl Photo Exhibit

Stories of a Girl, curated by Binh Danh, shares the hopes and dreams behind the statistics of human trafficking. The photo exhibit documents our journey to prevent human trafficking since 2005.

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