Stronger together
– because people need community

Celebrating over 30 years of Service

What we do

Hong Bang is a registered 501(c) 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to support poor rural communities in the areas of education, health, agriculture, and social services. We assist these communities by sending volunteers who share their skills and by providing financial assistance for development projects. In carrying out our mission, Hong Bang strives for mutual sharing of experience and the promotion of self-help. These goals mean that our volunteers live in the communities where they work, so they can better understand the perspective of those they serve. Our goals also influence the design of our projects: we incorporate an active role for the people, so that they can retain their dignity as they move toward greater self-sufficiency.
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Brief History

Hong Bang was founded in 1990 by individuals who had volunteered in Vietnamese refugee camps in the Philippines. These individuals formed Hong Bang to help other young people share their skills and resources with others and in the process, gain life-changing experiences. Hong Bang has sent over 100 volunteers to work in the Philippines and in Vietnam and has provided material assistance to the poor in these communities. Since our founding, our membership has expanded to include later volunteers, their friends and families, and others committed to our mission. All of our members volunteer their services and do not receive any financial or material compensation for their efforts.
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Words from a Volunteer

"I still remember biking to school every morning to teach a small group of second graders. I was happy to see them as they were always excited to see me. There I taught math and reading skills to these little angels. I had some difficulties at first, as it was hard to manage a class full of lively and active kids, but somehow I did it, and it was amazing to see that all of them understood what I was teaching and got better everyday."
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Community and charity

Vocational Education Program - Housekeeping

Many of our overseas volunteers are placed at the Phuoc Loc school for Housekeepers. The school accepts rural girls who will not pursue education beyond high school due to the poverty of their families. The housekeepers learn skills in food preparation, child care, financial book keeping, and keeping order in the families where they work. The young women are also trained to know their responsibilities and their rights as professionals. They are trained to understand personal and professional boundaries. The overseas volunteers help the trainees to acquire language and cultural knowledge to work with expatriate families.
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Overseas Volunteer Program

The Overseas Volunteer (OV) program was the reason Hong Bang came into being and continues to be our major activity. We have sent over one hundred OVs from the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, France, etc. to work in poor communities in the Philippines and in Vietnam. Past OVs have taught English, computer courses, developed curriculum for special needs children, worked with young women and unwed mothers, among other activities. OVs live within the community where they work and receive a modest stipend comparable to local wages. Returning OVs have gone on to productive careers in many different fields, and most say that their experiences have been life-changing.
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Projects

Hong Bang focuses on areas of education, health and social welfare when it selects projects.  Current and past projects include the Scholarship Fund, Special Education support, COVID relief, support of Leprosarium, construction of Migrant Housing, Housekeeper Vocational Training, Cow and Calves Project, Water Pond Project, HIV Hospice, and supporting a Computer Training Facility.
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