
Introduction
Vietnam is on its path of globalization. Facing social changes and the challenges that follow, Vietnamese youth should be prepared with essential skills and knowledge in order to find their right life paths and contribute to the country’s sustainable development. In that context, Youth’s View, Voice and Vision in Society (YVS) was founded on May 20, 2012 as a youth-led organization by a group of Vietnamese students with a passion for youth development.
Vision
YVS will become a strong and extensive network of capable youth across Vietnam who, with the support of experienced experts and relevant organizations, take concrete actions in order to create positive local and global impacts.
Principles
- Share rather than teach or train
- Discourses are based on a firm foundation of knowledge and skills
- Respect diverse viewpoints
Mission
Through innovative youth-led activities, YVS develops essential skills and knowledge for Vietnamese youth, empowering them to discuss and solve pertinent issues effectively.
Values
- Integrity
- Talent
- Passion
Scope of Operations
The main target group is high school and college students within the age range of 16-22. The scope of impact starts from Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam – and gradually expands to other main cities as well as rural areas across Vietnam. YVS also strives to connect Vietnamese youth with youth in other countries, so that Vietnamese youth could learn from their peers and participate in solving global issues.
Guidelines
- YVS is organized by youth and for youth. YVS programs’ content, timeline, public relations, and finance are managed by YVS Board of Directors, elected by YVS members, with advice from sponsor organizations.
- YVS operates based on voluntariness and always adheres to the laws of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
- All activities organized by YVS are non-discriminatory, does not serve to instigate negativity in terms of political, racial, military or religious issues.
OUR TEAM
![]() Mai Tung LamHead of Human Resources | ![]() Nguyen Thi Hai YenPresident 2015 |
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![]() Hoang Thu HangHead of PR & Communications | ![]() Vu Hong NhungHead of Relations |
![]() Vu Phuong NghiHead of Program | ![]() Duong TranFounder, Senior Mentor Former President 2012-2013 |
![]() Hiep NguyenSenior Mentor Former President 2014 | ![]() Quang PhanSenior Mentor Former Vice President 2014 |
"Avengers" - the founding team
Joining YVS and IChallenged, I want to meet new people and acquire different critical thinking, debate and public speaking methods. I hope that YVS's events, especially IChallenged 2012, will encourage the young talents to share creative and distinctive ideas, to express opinions on current social issues, and to contribute to the development of individuals as well as the entire society.
The purpose when I and my friends founded YVS and organized IChallenged is to create an organized environment for Vietnamese youth to share critical thinking, debate, and public speaking skills, which are the foundation for the youth's self improvement, participation in current social issues, and the leading role in the country's development.
Joining in YVS and organizing IChallenged 2012, I expect to help young people, first to improve their logic thinking and rhetoric skills, then to widen their knowledge and perspective about prominent social issues. I hope that IChallenged 2012 will provide young people with opportunity not only to express themselves but also to connect with others.
Joining YVS and IChallenged, I want to meet new people and acquire different critical thinking, debate and public speaking methods. I hope that YVS's events, especially IChallenged 2012, will encourage the young talents to share creative and distinctive ideas, to express opinions on current social issues, and to contribute to the development of individuals as well as the entire society.
OUR STORY
536,725 total Youtube views
15,823 total Facebook likes
300+ average number of participants per event
As of December 25, 2016
OUR ADVISORS

Dr. Duong Phu Hiep
Former Director - Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies
Former Secretary General - National Council of Reasoning

Dr. Dao Duy Quat
Vice President - National Council of Reasoning, Literature and Art

Dr. Le Van Cuong
Vice President - Vietnam Scientific Association for Development of Talents, Human Resources (VSATH)

Dr. Nguyen Lan Dung
President - Vietnam Society for Biology

Mr. Duong Trung Quoc
Secretary General of Viet Nam's Association of Historians

Dr. Phan Quoc Viet
CEO - Tam Viet Group

Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Tam
Director - Institute of Research and Support for Company's Human Resources Development

Ms. Vu My Hanh
Founder - Vietnam Youth 2 Debate (Y2D)
OUR PARTNERS

Trellis
Collaborative Partnership, Logistical Sponsor

Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility
Lang Opportunity Scholarship 2012

Dell Social Innovation Challenge
People's Choice Award 2013

Vietnam Scientific Association of Development for Talents and Human Resources
Legal sponsor

YOLA - Anh ngữ Thông minh
Diamond Sponsor - Venue, funding sponsorship

Lao Dong Newspaper
Media sponsor

Summit Education Services
Venue sponsor

Tam Viet Group
Expertise Advisor