Teenage sisters trapped in child labour after fuel price hikes push dad out of work
This story is featured in a recent article by The Associated Press. When the price of diesel began to soar in March, Cuong lost his only source of income. A fisherman from the rocky coast of northern Vietnam, he used to go out to sea every day to provide for his wife...
Child labour, school dropouts, and rising hardship: The effects of the Iran war ripple through vulnerable Vietnamese communities
Increased fuel prices caused by the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz have resulted in a domino effect of swelling transportation, food, and even rent costs. Disadvantaged children and families are bearing the brunt.
A thank you letter to the Blue Dragon community
Ha’s graduation was so emotional that it inspired her to write an open letter to the global Blue Dragon community.
Blue Dragon joins national conversation on child protection in Vietnam
Recent high-profile cases have sparked important discussions across Vietnam about protecting children from abuse. This month, Blue Dragon co-CEO Skye Maconachie discussed this on Vietnam Today,
Blue Dragon is keeping children in school across Vietnam
In the past school term, Blue Dragon has helped 65 students get back into classrooms, giving them the chance to continue their education and build a brighter future.
Playing for a Safer Future: How Sport is Helping Children Stay Safe, Stay in School and Dream Again
Through sport, vulnerable children are finding more than just a game.
After receiving a Blue Dragon scholarship, Diep has written a thank you letter to those who stood by her.
“My life was full of worries… but things started to change after I met Blue Dragon.”
Rising need pushes more children into crisis
As living costs rise, Blue Dragon is seeing a sharp increase in calls for help. People are reaching out from situations of slavery and homelessness. Families are on the brink of having nothing to feed their children. You can help.
Blue Dragon is working with schools across Vietnam to protect young people from human trafficking
By equipping teachers and students with knowledge, practical tools and leadership opportunities, this initiative is helping build communities where children are informed, supported and more resilient to exploitation.
Blue Dragon has received a Certificate of Achievement from Vietnam’s Ministry of Defence
We are very proud of our longstanding collaboration with Vietnam’s Border Guard, and greatly honoured to receive this certificate.
18 children rescued from slavery
In the final week of January, Blue Dragon rescued 18 Vietnamese children from slavery. Six of these are girls and boys who were trafficked to Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
Fortresses of fraud: Lessons from an undercover visit to Cambodia’s scam centres
Blue Dragon has rescued over 140 people from forced scamming in Cambodia. Recently, we travelled undercover to multiple locations in that country to document the scale and ramifications of the organised crime driving this human trafficking crisis. We found a booming industry that is unlikely to disappear even amid the current crackdowns.
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