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Vantage Foundation and Blue Dragon Children's Foundation Unite for Child Protection

On August 15, 2025, Vantage Foundation announced a significant collaboration with Blue Dragon Children's Foundation in Vietnam aimed at combating child trafficking and exploitation. This partnership underscores Vantage's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children, creating a holistic approach to child protection.

Blue Dragon Children's Foundation has gained recognition for its effective strategies in rescuing and supporting children at risk, particularly those susceptible to trafficking. Many of these children, often hailing from rural areas, migrate to cities for work, only to fall prey to opportunistic traffickers. These individuals exploit the hopes and dreams of families, leading children into dangerous situations. Blue Dragon’s experts work tirelessly within communities and schools, educating families about the tricks used by traffickers, thus empowering them to protect their children.

Michael Brosowski, the founder of Blue Dragon, emphasizes this proactive approach, stating, "Traffickers prey on hope. When families are informed, that hope becomes strength, not weakness." This approach highlights the foundational belief that informed families are a critical line of defense against trafficking.

During a recent visit to Blue Dragon's center in Hanoi, Vantage Foundation volunteers engaged directly with both children and staff, fostering moments of joy and connection through activities like meal preparation and shared dining experiences. Steven Xie, Executive Director of Vantage Foundation, reflected on the importance of these simple yet profound moments, saying, "Healing often begins with something as simple as a shared meal and a kind word."

The partnership goes beyond immediate rescue. Blue Dragon offers free education to underprivileged and homeless children, helping them reintegrate into mainstream schools. Vantage Foundation is committed to amplifying these efforts, focusing on expanding access to education and safety for more children. Steven Xie reiterated, "We believe lasting change starts with dignity and opportunity. Blue Dragon's holistic, human-centered approach is deeply inspiring, and we are honored to be able to make a difference."

With this new collaboration, Vantage Foundation reaffirms its dedication to protecting vulnerable children and preventing human trafficking on a broader scale. This partnership represents a shared vision of a world where every child can grow free from exploitation and equipped with the necessary tools and opportunities to flourish.

About Vantage Foundation

Founded in 2023 at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK, Vantage Foundation operates as an independent charitable organization. Since its establishment, it has formed alliances with various organizations around the globe, including Grab Indonesia, the iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach for Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil, all aimed at fostering impactful social change. To learn more, visit Vantage Foundation.

Blue Dragon Children's Foundation continues to set a precedent in Vietnam with its enriching programs, demonstrating that when communities come together to protect their children, hope and healing can flourish.