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about CSDS
The Center for Sustainable Development Studies (CSDS) is a Vietnamese NGO focusing on youth development activities, community development activities and international volunteer exchanges. Founded in 2009 in Hanoi, CSDS develops and implements a variety of activities in different regions across the country to contribute to positive changes in Vietnam. Our mission is to empower and support young people by providing the opportunities and skills they need to become agents of change and sustainable development in their communities.
TARGET
The Center for Sustainable Development Studies (CSDS) works to promote volunteerism and increase youth participation in the process of sustainable development.
MISSION
Our mission is to empower and support young people by providing the opportunities and skills they need to become agents of change and sustainable development in their communities.
PROGRAMMS
Established in 2009 in Hanoi, CSDS has been contributing to positive changes in Vietnam through youth development activities, international volunteer exchanges and community development.
VPV
about VPV
Volunteers for Peace Vietnam (VPV) is a non-profit, voluntary organization founded in 2005 with the aim to promote voluntary service as a means of cultural and educational exchange among people to generate peace and friendship, and as an approach to address social issues. VPV’s vision is a world of peace, where all people live together with mutual respect, have equal opportunities to develop to their full potential and have respect for the environment.
OUR PHILOSIPHY
Our strategy is to focus on education, as education enables us to make decisions which positively affect our life. Recent studies have shown that educated people have well functional social networks, are less likely to be unemployed, and use their leisure time more effectively.
MISSION & VALUES
Mission and Values: Our mission is to provide care and education, and to address youth and community development needs through voluntary work. We achieve this by collaborating with various international and local partners in order to promote international and local volunteer work, foster cultural and educational exchange, as well as friendship and peace.
Core values represent your deeply held beliefs, your highest priorities, and the fundamental forces that drive your action. The following are the values that drive our organization:
1. Focusing on the needs of the beneficiaries
2. Promoting and protecting the rights of the child
3. Using resources efficiently and effectively
4. Acknowledging and valuing diversity
5. Maintaining full transparency and accountability
6. Reflecting on and continually improving our work.
HISTORY
Founded in 2005 by Don Phuong, VPV is the leading coordination agency in Vietnam–over the past 8 years, VPV has welcomed over 4,500 volunteers from over 30 different countries. During this time, VPV has built up a strong network of local and international partners.