Following a long-term strategy to build capacity for small Vietnamese communities, the Neighborhood Empowerment and Support through Teamwork (NEST) program organizes self-help groups who currently face numerous barriers to information and services. These groups include: those formerly placed in re-education camps, seniors, women and Amerasians.

Our NEST program operated in four locations (Camden, Atlanta, Louisville and Biloxi) has three main objectives: (1) Vietnamese refugees and immigrants will understand their needs, know where to get help and acquire basic life skill; (2) To provide support to group members in mental health, women's issues and youth related issues; and (3) To develop capacity to support the above activities and to sustain them beyond the funding period.