International Center - Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation
Short Name
IC - VVAF
Address Line 1
4th floor
Address Line 2
Viet Hong Building
Street - Number and Name
58 Tran Nhan Tong
District
City
Hanoi
Province – Vietnam
Phone
+84-4 7339444
Fax
+84-4 7339445
Email Address
Contact Person – Vietnam
Catalina Serna - Executive Director
Vietnam Website
International Website
International Headquarters
Mission Statement
Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation (VVAF) is dedicated to achieving peace and global security through programmes that not only reduce the worldwide threat posed by war and conflict, but also promote justice and freedom. As veterans who understand the causes, conduct and consequences of war, we are committed to leaving a legacy of fairness for future generations-both at home and abroad.
History of operations in Vietnam
VVAF first returned to Vietnam in 1981, when the first of many delegations arrived to engage discussions with the government of Vietnam on issues of common concern, and to begin the long slow road to healing and reconciliation. In 1994, with the lifting of the US embargo against Vietnam, VVAF quickly established a representative office in Hanoi, and have been active in humanitarian assistance programmes since that time. Our involvement has grown substantially since then, and by early 2010, VVAF was active in 18 provinces with a variety of assistance programmes.