By Nguyen Phuong Anh, Development Expert, Vietnam –
Philanthropy has a long history in Vietnamese tradition and culture, and remains part of everyday life among old and young Vietnamese. In recent years, Vietnamese youth have increasingly engaged in philanthropic behaviors, from volunteering to initiating projects solving community challenges. Whilst the philanthropic sector is in its nascent stage, the introduction of philanthropic education to young people is promising in improving the quality of Vietnamese youth giving, and hence enhancing their potential impacts and sustainability.