There is no perfect solution to deal with the climate crisis. Individual action will only take us so far. We need systemic change within our largest institutions. At the same time, it's important for InPlace to address our own carbon footprint and the cost of study abroad on humanity and the global environment. But are carbon offsets enough to justify the cost of study abroad?
Read MoreIn recognition of our collective impacts on the climate and the news from the IPCC earlier this month, we wanted to share a beautiful piece written by one of our alumni about her hometown in the Mekong Delta. Stay tuned as we continue to grapple with a warming planet, and lay the groundwork for what we plan to do going forward.
Read MoreDr. Chu Manh Trinh is a leader in natural resource management and community-led development in Vietnam, and we are lucky enough to work with him on our Vietnam programs. His passion is teaching and working alongside communities, and here he shares some of the lessons he's learned in his long career.
Read MoreBipin is beloved by IVS study abroad students. His trip to Vietnam is the first step to create global networks not only between the U.S. and communities abroad but between and across these communities themselves. Ultimately, this collaboration will lead to creative solutions to support community-driven development.
Read MoreInstitute for Village Studies was built on the core value of reciprocity. Our goal has always been to support community-driven development and create lasting cross-cultural relationships. We believe this is now more important than ever. This year we are a launching a new program in Vietnam, and currently raising funds for 15 Vietnamese students to participate in a two-week field study program.
Read MoreOne thing is for sure: our fieldwork program in Vietnam would have never been successful without a vast array of community partners. We have worked with a variety of government agencies, universities, NGOs and community groups in central Vietnam over the last eight years.
Read MoreThis year we are proud to announce that we will re-launch the program with IVS! On my visit to Vietnam last month IVS and the University of Da Nang – University of Science and Education formalized our partnership through an MOU (memorandum of understanding) signing ceremony.
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