The Collective Philanthropy Project (CPP) is an initiative for Vietnamese students and community organizations to collaborate and partner with in working towards one charitable cause. The idea was to create momentum for a collective effort under one philanthropic campaign. CPP assists North American Vietnamese nonprofit/philanthropic organizations to better achieve their mission through collective and collaborative partnership with UNAVSA and its constituent groups.

Operations

The CPP Engagement sub-committee facilitates and maintains the relationship between UNAVSA and past CPP applicants & beneficiaries. The team works closely with each beneficiary to showcase the results of past CPP projects by providing reports of the progress, results, and impact of UNAVSA’s efforts. The team is responsible for engaging with current and past CPP prospects to build partnerships with each organization to provide direct opportunities for constituents to engage with these nonprofits outside of just fundraising.

Finance

The Audit subcommittee will work closely with the previous year’s beneficiary to oversee that funds are ethically being appropriated according to the project proposal as presented at the UNAVSA conference. The Audit team manages the project timeline and ensures the beneficiary will adhere to the project timeline proposed.

• The liaison between UNAVSA and non-profits interested in being the next CPP beneficiary

• The top 2-3 applicants are voted at UNAVSA’s Annual Leadership Conference

• Raises awareness of the current CPP beneficiary’s mission, vision, and programs

• Drives fundraising and campaign efforts for the beneficiary

• Works with previous beneficiaries to ensure the completion of intended projects

• Oversees and tracks fund distribution to beneficiaries

• Financial progress reports

• Maintains relationship between UNAVSA and past CPP applicants & beneficiaries

• Showcases the impact of previous CPP projects

• Opportunities to engage with other non-profits

• A unique, 3-month program operated by the CPP-OPS team where individuals are placed with a past or current CPP beneficiary to support said beneficiary
• Experience is personalized to each Fellow and dependent on what the beneficiary needs
  • I.e. Communications Fellow, Social Media Fellow, etc.
• Open to anyone within the UNAVSA space
• Benefits:
  • Hands-on experience and better understanding with non-profit and philanthropy work
  • Personal development and growth with technical and leadership skills
  • Opportunities to connect closer with beneficiaries and UNAVSA
  • Stipend provided at the end!
• You can apply here!

2025-2026 CPP: Beneficiary: Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped

• Since 1991, they have worked with international and local partners to support Vietnamese with
  disabilities and disadvantaged children to improve their quality of life and societal integration.

• VNAH also provided technical assistance for the development and implementation of national
  and sub-national disability policies and programs, and capacity building for local service
  providers.

• Major results as of December 2023: 80,000+persons with disabilities have benefited from direct assistance in rehabilitation, assistive devices, education, vocational training, jobs/livelihood assistance, accessible latrines and clean water.

• 22,000 local service providers, including rehabilitation doctors and therapies, social workers and caregivers have been trained and empowered to better support persons with disabilities. 140 schools, 29 rehabilitation units and 5 vocational training schools have been built, set up, equipped and empowered to improve access to services for target beneficiaries.

• To provide vocational, occupational rehabilitation services, career orientation, and
  training for children/youth with disabilities (CWD) at the Center

• To improve the capacity of vocational/occupational rehabilitation for employees of the
  Center in areas of vocational, occupational rehabilitation, livelihood support, training,
  and guidance for disabled people. To build and operate a Café/Canteen serving as a
  vocational rehabilitation model at the Center’s premises

• To raise awareness among parents, businesses, employers, and the community about
  the capacity of children/youths with disabilities

• To assist with vocational rehabilitation, vocational training, and life skills for children
  with disabilities

• To promote policies and programs that empower people with disabilities,facilitating their full participation in social and economic activities within their communities.

• Since 1991, Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH)- a U.S. based NGO – has worked with international and local partners to support Vietnamese with disabilities and disadvantaged children to improve their quality of life and societal integration. VNAH also provided technical assistance for the development and implementation of national and sub-national disability policies and programs, and capacity building for local service providers.

• Build and equip rehabilitation centers and health clinics to improve capacity and access to health services for persons with disabilities and the rural poor.

• Provide health care, rehabilitation services, and assistive devices to persons with disabilities, war and land-mines/UXO victims.

• Support vocational training, employment and livelihood development for persons with disabilities and disadvantaged youth.

• Capacity building training for health workers, rehabilitation practitioners, assistive devices producers and staff of vocational training and employment service centers.

• Improve access to and quality of education for children in remote areas by building school, teacher training and international education exchanges.

• Support curriculum development of higher education and teachers training in subjects including barrier-free access design in construction, social work with disabilities, occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation.

• Volunteer health care services in rural, remote areas.

• Provide clean water for rural and ethnic communities.

   

• Technical assistance to the development and enforcement of disability policies in Vietnam.

• Promote programs and policies at the national and sub-national levels to integrate persons with disabilities into all aspects of their community’s social and economic affairs.

• Technical support to national efforts for the development of disability information system in Vietnam.

• Support the development of persons with disabilities organizations (DPO) and training for disability advocates.

   

We propose an integrated café/canteen model equipped with essential tools and resources to provide hands-on training in vocational rehabilitation and livelihood development for children with disabilities at the Center. Beneficiaries of this program will be children ages 13 years and up who are enrolled in the Nursing Rehabilitation Center – Supporting Children and People with Disabilities, Ho Chi Minh City.

Our project will run for 18 months; the Center will enroll 20–30 children with disabilities (CWD) to receive occupational rehabilitation, vocational training, and training in independent living skills; train 10–15 staff members to assist CWD in vocational rehabilitation, livelihood support, and guidance; train 20–30 parents and teachers in career orientation and support for CWD; and engage 10 businesses and employers to support the model. The project results will be used to expand services, and this model will be replicated to support more youths with disabilities.

The Center is located on a busy street in District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City. The Café/Canteen, which serves as a vocational training and income generation model, will be set up on the Center’s premise, on one of the front streets surrounding the Center facility. The Café/Canteen therefore is expected to draw a sufficient number of customers coming for its services. The Center will not charge rental fees for the Café/Canteen.

• Connect with your regional leadership to learn how your school can support CPP
  throughout the year

• Participate in regional or inter-VSA fundraising events, cultural showcases, workshops, or
  campaigns

• Host your own VSA-led fundraisers using the toolkit’s ideas (bake sales, talent auctions,
  bingo boards, miracle minutes, etc.)

• Encourage general body members to attend events, advocate for CPP, or spread
  awareness on social media

• Through UNAVSA:
  • Schools and regions can donate directly through UNAVSA’s official platforms: PayPal Giving
    Fund, Facebook, or physical checks
  • All donations must be made out to the Union of North American Vietnamese Student
    Associations and designated for CPP
  • Early donations are accepted upon request; schools may coordinate with CPP Directors for
    paperwork or verification

• Through Regions:
  • Each region manages donations differently depending on its structure and ongoing
    programming
  • Contact your region’s leadership to determine deadlines, preferred methods, and how funds
    are aggregated
  • Regional donations also count toward CPP awards—ensuring schools are recognized for their
    collective efforts
  • To contact NWVSA how to donate click here

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