(VOVWORLD) - “Children of Peace International” (COPI) is a charitable organization, founded in 1996 and operating in both Vietnam and the US. The organization has been honored with the World Service Medal Award for its dedication to the community. With appreciation for what COPI has done for Vietnamese children, Kathy O’Brien, an American businesswoman in Singapore, initiated a group called “Friends of COPI” in 2010 to raise funds for poor children.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam makes history with a win over Qatar in the Asian Football Confederation Under-23 (AFC U23) Championship semifinal on Tuesday winning a 4-3 shootout after a 2-2 draw. The whole country is countinng down to the final against Uzbekistan on Saturday. VOV’s Viet Anh reports:

(VOVWORLD) - “In an age like ours which is not given to letter writing, we forget what an important part it used to play in people’s lives”. You will find this statement by famous New York Times editor Anatole Broyard relevant to a place where hundreds of handwritten Vietnamese letters during the past century have been put on display in Hanoi to remind people of this beautiful means of communication.

(VOVWORLD) - It’s very common for adults to tell stories to kids, but have you ever asked the kids to tell their stories? Let’s check out the project “Every family is great” to find out what children think about things like families and love.

(VOVWORLD) - Women, what do you have at the age of 30? No matter if it’s a happy family or a broken relationship, a high position at your company or a struggle to start up your dream business, the 30th year of your life comes anyway. Are you gonna celebrate it with a cake and some candles as usual? 30-year-old journalist and photographer Nguyen Bao Ngoc and her Interlude 30 Project will tell you that there’s much more to celebrate! Thanh Ha reports.

(VOVWORLD) - Have you ever found yourself stuck in long lasting prejudices of society that exist in your own family, such as the notions that women must love men, a free-lance job is not a real job, every woman must get married and have children, etc.? Family is the place for love, and in some certain ways, these prejudices also stem from love. But would it be better to love the way our partners want to be loved, and care about their feelings and freedom at the same time? Let’s find out in #DanceForLove, a story-telling and interactive street art event that took place last weekend on Hanoi’s pedestrian streets, with the message of "Love someone enough to set them free”. The event was organized by Wequal Vietnam, an open community of young people who make their voices heard for gender equality.

(VOVWORLD) - Have you ever imagined being trapped in a mysterious room and managing to break out using nothing but your brainpower? If you have a mind for solving puzzles and cracking codes and want to try a new, fun, challenging game, then come test your mental might at Trap Vietnam – Real Life Escape Room at 40 Hang Buom Street, Hanoi. This live escape game will definitely give you a challenge.

(VOVWORLD) -As the trend toward solo travel continues to grow, many people who have never traveled solo still ask “Is solo travel safe? Isn’t it more lonely, expensive, and dangerous?” On today’s That’s life, we’ll discuss this topic with some travelers.

(VOVWORLD) - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) turns 72 this Thursday. Over the past 7 decades, VOV has served as a bridge linking Vietnam with people all around the world. Paul Walker, an American radio presenter and a loyal listener of VOV, says it is the personal connection that makes him want to listen to VOV and learn about Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” is a famous quote from the book “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. She’s also the founder of Lean In, a non-profit organization aimed at creating a global community that encourages women to be active and ambitious in their careers even as they start families. The quote was also the topic of Lean In Vietnam’s recent talk show, which provided an intimate atmosphere for women to share experiences about work, family, and life. Thanh Ha reports.