I am Chinese-Vietnamese American. During the Vietnam War, my family received aid from a number of humanitarian organizations, so I have always understood first-hand the powerful impact of international organizations that help families in need. Once the war[...]
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"Learn, Believe, Practice, and Stick to it"—A Simple Recipe For ChangeChanging behaviour is difficult and often seems impossible, especially if it is surrounded by a great deal of perception, misconception, traditional values, and social pressures. However,[...]
The world of NGOs has always been a big part of my life. I grew up in Bangladesh as a “sponsor child” of Save the Children USA, and went on to volunteer with them as a youth, where I did everything from[...]