18,365 CHILDREN SERVED DAILY
Project Stats
START DATE
2011
SCALE & SCOPE
8 sites
TARGET POPULATION
18,365 children
REACHED COMPLETION
2013
CURRENT PROGRESS
100%
STRATEGIC EXIT
2013
Vietnam
Following nearly three decades of war, first with colonial France and then with South Vietnam and its US allies, Vietnam once again became a unified nation in 1975. Vietnam struggled to find its economic footing in the 1980s, attempting first to become an agro-economy, but private enterprise and industrial development have lead the nation since the late 80’s. It exists now as one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, with sights on becoming a fully developed nation by 2020. Coupled with economic development, as is often the case, are wide gaps between the rich and the poor. Inflation rates reached 20% in 2011, resulting in a near doubling of food prices. Human rights groups report near complete suppression of political dissent or expressions of religious freedoms.
Population
95,540,000
Vietnam’s GDP ranks in the top 1/3 of all nations—51st—however, its per capita GDP is in the bottom 1/3—168th.
THE GOAL
Consistent and timely service and monitoring of current partner sites.
Vietnam Pilot
When Splash began working in Vietnam in 2011, we were met with incredibly open arms and enthusiasm from the government branches responsible for accrediting nonprofits. In working with them we were able to identify three regions where Splash’s work would have the best footing: Ho Chi Minh City in the South, Da Nang in Central Vietnam, Ha Noi / Bac Ninh in the North. Each city, while in the middle of strong economic growth, still faced challenges serving the poorest members of their community.
What did we do?
While doing a national needs assessment, coupled with small pilot projects in three regions with a high concentration of urban poor, it was clear that Vietnam was well on its way of becoming a developed nation. Deep and seemingly intractable poverty still exists for many in the urban metropolitan regions, however. Toward this, we feel we have done a good job targeting and supporting those organizations who are assisting the most underserved.
What did we learn?
Splash works to have the largest impacts for those in greatest need, and Vietnam simply isn’t an area where we need to continue to make new investments. This is, in fact, a great story– for Vietnam, for her children, and for us as an organization. We will continue to fulfill the commitments we’ve made with our ten partner recipients, ensuring safe water continues to flow.
Impact
Learn more about Splash's impact here.
Partners
“We highly appreciate your goodwill, friendship and concerns to do clean water projects in Vietnam to help the people, especially the children who are in great need.”
Bui Van Nghi
Secretary General
The Vietnam–USA Society
The Vietnam–USA Society
