VinaCapital Foundation Information

VinaCapital Foundation (VCF) is a USA registered 501-c3 public charitable organization, licensed as a foreign non-governmental organization in Vietnam. Founded in 2006, VCF’s mission is to support the economic growth of Vietnam through healthcare and education programs for those who are disadvantaged, marginalized and underserved. The work of VCF touches the lives of millions of Vietnamese in 63 provinces every year. VCF’s grassroots medical programs include Heartbeat Vietnam which funds children’s heart surgeries, including pre- and post-operatives care, as well as, Rural Outreach Clinics to screen children in remote areas, and cancer treatment programs for children. VCF initiatives also include prevention and treatment for poor children with Retinopathy of Prematurity. Medical capacity building programs include Critical Response – advanced emergency training courses for healthcare workers along with emergency equipment; Clean Water systems for healthcare centers and schools; Survive to Thrive – neonatal care training and equipment. VCF’s nationwide education initiative, Brighter Path empowers ethnic minority girls through formal and informal education programs including Girls’ Clubs in rural high schools, mentoring, soft skills training and full high school and university scholarships. VCF’s vision is a Vietnam where everyone shares in the economic benefits. Across every program runs deep commitments to women’s rights, gender equality, improved nutrition, environmental protection and poverty reduction. Website: www.vinacapitalfoundation.org