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U.S. – Vietnam Relations, the Legacy of War, and the Role of NGOs

Carlie Stowe, Project Manager | PeaceTrees Vietnam

Group photo commemorating the 25th anniversary of U.S.-Vietnam normalized diplomatic relations

PeaceTrees Vietnam staff, officials from the Quang Tri Women’s Union, Department of Foreign Affairs, and the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi commemorating the 25th anniversary of U.S.-Vietnam normalized diplomatic relations in July, 2020 (photo credit: PeaceTrees Vietnam)

July 11th, 2022 marks the 27th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Vietnam. Nearly half of a century after the end of the Second Indochina War, Vietnam is a middle income country with a fast-growing economy and is one of America’s strongest international partners.

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The Ten Biggest Mistakes People Make When They Donate to a Charity

By Bill Taylor, Founder, SE Asia Foundation

Typewriter typed out “Donations”

As our work with the SE Asia Foundation continues to mature, I’m often asked about how one can know if their charitable donations are doing all the good they expect. Usually, I just answer such inquiries with a top-of-the-head response. But recently a friend wanted to delve more deeply into that question so I decided I’d better put my thoughts together more concisely. So, here you go: Ten serious mistakes to avoid when giving, followed by one positive suggestion.

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Supporting the Tsay Keh Dene’s Efforts to Sustainably Manage their Territory

By Earthworm Foundation, reprinted with permission

View of trees

3M, Mars, Nestlé and Earthworm Foundation are partnering with the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation in British Columbia, Canada to help respect their rights to decide how their territory is managed. This includes protecting key areas in their territory from unwanted harvesting for pulp and paper or other industrial activities.

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