COVID COMPASSION
IN VIETNAM!
ABOUT THE PODCAST SERIES
In this new series, host Justine Mach will feature guest speakers who have positively contributed to their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam. Justine is inspired by the acts of kindness and unity she has witnessed and hopes to spread the love on this podcast!
Would you like to be featured in the podcast, or do you know someone who would be a great guest speaker? Email me at justinemachpy@gmail.com.
EPISODES!
BLUE DRAGON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION FT. VI DO, CEO
In this episode, Justine speaks to Vi Do, the co-CEO of Blue Dragon Children's Foundation, a charity that helps street kids and rescues victims from slavery and human trafficking in Vietnam. This episode begins with Vi Do's story of how he joined Blue Dragon as a street kid years ago, and his journey to becoming a driving force in the mission to help impoverished children in Vietnam. Listen as Vi Do shares Blue Dragon's efforts to aid street children who were greatly impacted by the effects of COVID-19.
Watch the full interview here!
FROM SAIGON TO SAIGON
FT. NGUYEN THI CAM VAN
In this episode of COVID Compassion in Vietnam, host Justine Mach interviews Chi Cam Van, the founder of From Saigon to Saigon (FSTS), a non-profit organization in Vietnam that was created to aid low-income communities in Ho Chi Minh City with food relief packages and medication. Tune in as Chi Cam Van shares how this organization started, its impacts, and advice she has for youth in Vietnam who are looking to give back!
Watch the full interview here!
SERENDIPITY CONCERT:
JIMMY NGUYEN'S VIRTUAL
COVID -19 FUNDRAISER
In this episode of Vietnam on the Mic, Justine talks to Jimmy Nguyen, the head organizer of a virtual concert named Serendipity. The concert was planned to raise funds to give back to Ho Chi Minh City's medical workers by donating food and basic necessities. Premiering on YouTube in August 2021, Serendipity featured recorded performances from high school students around Vietnam. Listen in as Justine and Jimmy discuss Jimmy's inspiration for creating the event and advice he has to give to fellow students hoping to give back to their communities!
Watch the Serendipity Virtual Concert here!
OPEN HEARTS FOUNDATION:
FACE MASK DONATION CAMPAIGN
In this episode, Justine speaks about Open Hearts Foundation, a non-profit initiative that raises funds to produce anti-bacterial face masks for orphanages, shelters, and schools in Vietnam, Singapore, and the United States. Founded in May 2020 by Nathan Chen, Open Hearts Foundation works with NGOs around the world to distribute over 12,500 high-quality, antibacterial face masks to less fortunate communities. Justine gives valuable advice about applying your unique skills to your community service!
OHF was founded by high-school students in HCMC and donated over 12,000 anti-bacterial masks!
Click the image above to view the foundation's website.