The Vietnam Library Association will begin operating our programs in Vietnam under a new name. The new name is Vietnam Learning Association. It reflects the overall direction our programs will take in Vietnam and a redefinition of the way they will manifest. Rather than building libraries, we will be building Community Learning Centers which will offer a wide variety of learning programs using the most appropriate materials; books, computers, or lectures.

Our mission is to establish Community Learning Centers to provide information resources for Vietnamese families in the far south.

The Community Learning Centers represent a new approach to providing information services in today's swiftly changing climate. Our centers will make continuing education available to anyone willing to walk through the doors, serve as a community meeting place, offer access to computers and software training, provide safe places to study away from home, and provide books and periodicals. Paid staff will help with legal documents, and will serve as non-judgmental community advocates who help with everything from filling out visa applications, to learning to read, to finding what you need for a school paper.

Ho Phong Learning Center

We have new pictures of the site where the Ho Phong Learning Center will be built in the next few months.

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501(c)(3) Status

The Vietnam Library Association Inc. has received official 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. For many people this means that your donations can now be matched by your employer. Most employers who will match charitable donations will only do so if the non-profit has their 501(c)(3) status.

Know that your donations will not only go towards helping the families in southern Vietnam, they will also be entirely tax exempt.

You may also learn some things about Viet Nam which you would not have expected. This is a beautiful country full of generous, hard-working people. Photographs will never do the country justice, but they are a good place to start.

Read "Lan's Story" to find out why we are so strongly committed to including eye exams and free glasses in the range of services we offer in our libraries.

We value feedback on the website, and we're eager to speak to anyone with a desire to volunteer, make a donation, or willingness to learn more about what we do. Visit our contact page for a variety of ways to get in touch with us.

Are You A Librarian Fluent In Vietnamese?

Want to make a difference for families in southern Vietnam?

We want to speak to you about a new program we're developing.

CLICK HERE for more information.