by Amy Nguyen & Vi Nguyen

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As we’re launching Campaign Connect today I can’t get over how amazing opportunities can jump out at us! 

In 2005, the Collective Philanthropy Project (CPP) ACTed to stop human trafficking. Later, it served as a CATALYST to build a library for underserved children in Vietnam. In 2008, it gave a VOICE to the women and children sold as sex slaves in Cambodia by raising awareness and creating a resource center.

For the 2009 CPP we will CONNECT. It’s a simple word, a simple action —but to do it would mean a million of opportunities. How?

The Union of North American Vietnamese Students Association (more endearinly known as uNAVSA) and VietHope, a 501 (k) nonprofit organization are launching: CONNECT, a campaign to build the Youth Development Program (YDP) in Vietnam.

The YDP will CONNECT youths in Vietnam to hands-on volunteering and CONNECT them to the idea that they can make a difference to their communities and to their future. To make the YDP happen, we will CONNECT you to thousands of students across the world who are working hard to make the YDP a reality. Want to join the campaign and help us nurture the dreams of thousands of youths? 

Participate in the official launch week (January 24-31, 2009). as Campaign Connect kicks off in the following areas: Illinois, Garden Grove, Richmond and Atlanta! Check out details and dates on our website! If you can’t make it to these events, you can still help!

Here’s how:

• Fundraise – Want to meet the VietHope team or host your own CPP kickoff? Organize an event during the Launch or after with your VSA and friends; we’ll provide you with the marketing material and information needed to make your event a success. Participate in our donor challenge; help us fundraise $2,000 within Launch week and a donor will match the amount!
• 1000 Points – Have a digital camera? Submit a photo of yourself and friends “CONNECTing!” For every picture You send in, we’ll receive $5! Visit our website for more details!
• CPP Unplugged – Do you like to sing? Dance? Perform? Campaign Connect wants to showcase your talent for the Youth Development Program! Just send us a video or a recording and we’ll post it up to bring more awareness!
• Facebook – We know you’re online right now, so the easiest way to support Campaign Connect is to log in and change your profile picture to the CPP badge. Tag your friends and show your network your support for Vietnamese youths. Invite everyone to join the VietHope cause. Then, visit the Cause page everyday to find out how else you can support VietHope’s Youth Development Program.

 

All we need is YOU to make the YDP happen. Join us and CONNECT!