Vietnam

Legal Aid

$60,000
To promote the rule of law through strategic legal education and social justice initiatives. The project will train lawyers and coordinate their social justice advocacy and legal intervention work, particularly in the areas of land rights, human trafficking, and religious freedom.

Association of Vietnamese Overseas: Culture and Liaison (Quê Me)

$107,000
To promote human rights and democratic values in Vietnam. Quê Me will publish reports and mini-bulletins that provide uncensored news and commentary to readers in Vietnam, and will also conduct advocacy campaigns drawing international attention to human rights conditions and the efforts of prodemocracy activists inside the country.

International Institute for Vietnam

$35,000
To foster greater knowledge of democratic ideas and democratic transitions. The project will equip prodemocracy activists with knowledge and skills to enhance their ability to act as effective advocates for democratization and effective leaders of productive civil-society activities.

Overseas Organization to Support the Humanist Movement in Vietnam

$35,000
To engage the Vietnamese public in discussing democratic ideas. The project will provide dynamic democracy education through Internet radio, including call-in shows and other forums for interactive listener engagement.