This is the message shared by Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Dong Huy Cuong with delegates participating in an online dialogue titled “Shared Legacies, Shared Future” between US youth and students and their counterparts from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand on March 28.

In 2024, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) set forth ambitious goals that surpassed its current resources. Through political determination, concerted efforts, and unity across its entire system, VUFO has achieved remarkable success.

The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) recently concluded a year of significant activity, marked by numerous domestic and international diplomatic initiatives. To gain valuable insights, it is crucial to understand how VUFO's international partners and friends perceive its work. This includes seeking their evaluations of its achievements, their expectations for future endeavors, and any recommendations they may offer to further enhance VUFO's effectiveness.

Over the past 22 years, Robert Valentino Kalatschan, President and Chief Representative of Giving It Back To Kids (GIBTK) in Vietnam, has made contributions to humanitarian work, helping to change the lives of many children, people with disabilities, and families in difficult circumstances. In recognition of his contributions to the sustainable development of Vietnam, on January 9, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations awarded him a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister.