Today I ended my work with the Amerasian Foundation. I have asked the people I have worked with around the world and their various organizations to help find someone else to assume the leadership of the NGO I formed back in December, 2003. I accomplished one of the main missions of the Amerasian Foundation in establishing a Global Network of Children of War and Amerasian … [Read more...] about Moving on…
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His Name is Charlie
Since Tet, I have been quite busy with my volunteer work in regards to the Amerasian Foundation, a nonprofit organization I formed in the US before leaving for Vietnam. I formed the Amerasian Foundation to to help develop an “Amerasian Voice” in the US and Asia. Since forming the Amerasian Foundation in 2003, I have been able to network with valuable people and … [Read more...] about His Name is Charlie
Amerasian Foundation
The Amerasian Foundation brought me to Vietnam back in May, 2004. I had high hopes when I first came to Vietnam but faced various difficult ethical issues that took a long time to resolve. Nonprofit organizations can be some of the most corrupt and unethical entities in the world. I nearly walked away from my work with Amerasians. Luckily, we a large support group overseas, … [Read more...] about Amerasian Foundation
My Hero – Professor Connie So
A great Asian American Studies professor from the University of Washington who inspired us all. I owe a lot to Professor Connie So for her efforts and patience in helping me see who I am as a person of Asian ancestry. I attribute all my successes and future aspirations to you :-) … [Read more...] about My Hero – Professor Connie So
All Alone in Saigon
Well, I knew this was going to happen even before I left for Vietnam. Jon took off on a flight back to the US. He will be gone for about 6 weeks to 2 months. Clint arrives next month so it will be about a month until I meet with another American again. I will do some work for the AAHope Foundation while Jon is away. I need to train Chau on how to become an effective … [Read more...] about All Alone in Saigon