:: About the Campaign

The year 2010 marks the beginning of BPSOS’ 4th decade of existence, which coincides with 35 years of the Vietnamese American history.

For the next decade, BPSOS will reach beyond refugees and immigrants with needs and tap into Vietnamese Americans with resources, talents, and commitment to community service. The organization will dedicate the entire first year (from April 2010 to April 2011) to launch a national community organizing campaign to promote its platform of empowering the Vietnamese American community in the US and fostering civil society and democracy in Vietnam. The organization will spend the remaining nine years to implement its programs and pursue its goals of the decade.

“With our history of service, our team of capable and dedicated leaders, and a well organized network of branches across the U.S. and internationally, we aspire to transform the Vietnamese American community into one that is strong and influential and that can exercise its collective strength responsibly and contribute effectively to positive changes in America and in Vietnam,” stated Dr. Nguyen Dinh Thang, Executive Director of BPSOS.

The new 10-year strategic initiative is comprised of four key components:

1. Foster a new culture of philanthropy that addresses the critical and long-term needs of the Vietnamese American community as well as the development of civil society in Vietnam;
2. Engage community members from all sectors, each contributing in his/her own way, and mobilize their support behind specific initiatives;
3. Organize the community into organizations and grassroots networks; and
4. Train effective and ethical community leaders.

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:: Campaign Book

• Authored by BPSOS Executive Director Dr. Nguyen Dinh Thang, the book "Hope and Duty: 10 Years to Empower the Community and Democratize Vietnam," is a 250-page collection of ideas, analysis, initiatives, and action plans, altogether constituting the idea platform for Campaign 30-35. The book is available in two languages: Vietnamese (already published) and English (available in late 2010).  

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:: What They Are Saying

“[BPSOS’ 30-35 campaign] is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Vietnamese community... My parents were two of the braved ones, who risked everything they had to ensure that their eight daughters would have the freedom to choose, and the rights to find and enjoy success.” - Chloe Dao (Keynote Speaker at Campaign 30-35 Kickoff Celebration in Houston, Texas)

:: On The Campaign Trail:

April 23, 2010 - Houston, Texas: Campaign Kickoff Celebration

April 24, 2010 - Houston, Texas: Book Discussion and Community Town Meeting

April 30, 2010 - Honolulu, Hawaii: Book Discussion and Community Town Hall

May 2, 2010 - Guam

May 14, 2010 - Washington DC: Smithsonian Panel: “Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon: The Vietnamese American Diaspora Experience”

May 18, 2010 - Washington DC: Wreath Laying Ceremony at Victims of Communism Memorial & "In Pursuit of Liberty" Congressional Reception & Awards Ceremony

May 21, 2010 - Falls Church, Virginia: Anti-Human Trafficking Fundraiser with Kieu Chinh and Ambassador (ret.) Joseph Rees

May 25, 2010: APA Heritage in Preservation Month Celebration: How We Came to America.

June 27, 2010: Smithsonian Folklife Festival, “Local Community Oral Histories” and "Building National APA Organizations" Discussion Panels

July 17 - Sacramento, California: Book Discussion and Community Town Hall

July 24 - Orange County, California: Book Discussion and Community Town Hall 

Sept 18 - Dallas, Texas: Book Discussion & Community Town Meeting

Sept 18 - Atlanta, Georgia: Book Discussion & Community Town Meeting

Oct 16 - Houston, Texas: Internet Freedom Conference

Oct 23 - Gainesville, Florida: "Motion 3D" Student Leadership Conference 

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