(VOVworld) – A ceremony was held in Hanoi today to grant a license to set up a representative office to the East Meets West Foundation. Established in 1988, the non-governmental organization focuses on the development of education, healthcare, and war recovery by building partnerships, creating opportunities, and outlining sustainable measures. Its major projects target children and disadvantaged households. Nguyen Minh Chau, the foundation’s Chief Representative says "The license is important for the foundation. It offers us a chance to continue to help Vietnam and participate in initiative programmes and to duplicate them in other nations"

A project to supply clean water under the OBA model funded by EMWF in Vietnam’s central region (Source: EMWF photo)

The East Meets West Foundation reserves about 15 million USD for its activities in Vietnam, and the budget is expected to double in the next 3  years.