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Vantage Foundation and Blue Dragon Collaboration

In a significant move towards safeguarding children and preventing human trafficking, the Vantage Foundation has partnered with the Blue Dragon Children's Foundation in Vietnam. This collaboration aims to tackle the critical issues that affect vulnerable children, providing them with safety, education, and a pathway to a better future.

The Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation is well-respected for its comprehensive approach to rescuing children from exploitation and trafficking. The organization delivers long-term support, education, and awareness to prevent child trafficking, particularly among those young people who are at greater risk from rural areas seeking work in urban centers. These children often fall prey to human traffickers posing false promises of employment. Blue Dragon works closely with schools and communities, ensuring that children remain in education. The foundation spreads awareness on how to avoid the perils of trafficking, assisting families in safeguarding their children.

Michael Brosowski, founder of Blue Dragon, stated, “Traffickers exploit hope. When families are well-informed, hope transforms into strength, not weakness.” This powerful sentiment underscores the foundation’s mission to empower families with knowledge.

During a recent visit to Blue Dragon’s center in Hanoi, a team of volunteers from the Vantage Foundation connected with the children and staff. Team members participated in meal preparation and shared joyful moments with the children, creating an atmosphere filled with encouragement and personal connection. Steven Xie, Executive Director of Vantage Foundation remarked, “Moments like these remind us that the healing process often begins with something as simple as sharing a meal and a kind word.”

In addition to rescue efforts, Blue Dragon offers free education to homeless and disadvantaged children, helping them catch up with their studies and re-integrate into the mainstream school system. The Vantage Foundation's support for expanding such programs ensures that more children have access to education and long-term support while living in a safe environment. “We believe that lasting change starts with dignity and opportunity,” Steven Xie added. “The holistic, human-centered approach that Blue Dragon represents is immensely inspiring, and we are honored to contribute to positive change.”

Through this partnership, the Vantage Foundation reaffirms its commitment to protecting vulnerable children, preventing trafficking, and building safer communities. This collaboration reflects a shared vision that every child deserves to grow up free from exploitation and to have access to resources and opportunities that develop their potential.

About Vantage Foundation

Founded in 2023 in the technological hub of McLaren, UK, the Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organization. It collaborates with a diverse range of entities worldwide, including Indonesia's Grab, Nigeria's iREDE Foundation, Malaysia's Teach For Malaysia, and Brazil’s Instituto Claret, to support meaningful social initiatives. For more information, visit www.vantage.foundation.