Creating hope
Life on the streets is dangerous. Hanoi’s street kids are children who have come to the city from rural areas to escape extreme hardship… but instead, they become targets for abuse, human trafficking and exploitation.
Blue Dragon is always here to lend a hand. We create hope for street children – hope for a safe home, an education, and a better life.
What we do
Blue Dragon takes a holistic approach to protecting street kids and getting them to safety.
Shelter
Providing emergency shelter and long-term accommodation options.
Drop-in Centre
Giving kids a place to play, join activities, learn good behaviour, hang out with friends and meet social workers.
Reunion
Bringing runaways home and working with families to ensure children are safe.
Nutrition
Providing a healthy and nutritious lunchtime meal, sustenance at our shelters and school lunches.
Social work
Individual case work with children and families to provide for education, employment, and psychological and physical wellbeing.
Legal support
Supporting children through the court system, at the police station and to obtain birth certificates and legal documents.
Transition
Providing older teenagers and young adults with safe, supported accommodation and preparing them for independent living in the future.
Education and training
Getting kids back to education or training as soon as possible; providing individual tutoring, study groups and workshops.
Whatever it takes
Blue Dragon is out on the streets of Hanoi every night, searching for children who are sleeping rough.
Every child in need of help is offered shelter, food, and a chance to change their life.
See the Blue Dragon Fact Sheet on Street Children to understand more about this important work.
Ban's story
The shoeshine boy who dreamt of a better life.
Our Work
Street Kids
Education
Blue Dragon ensures disadvantaged and street children stay in school and receive an education.
Human Trafficking
Blue Dragon is leading the fight against slavery and trafficking in Vietnam.
Legal Advocacy
Blue Dragon offers a unique Legal Advocacy service for young people in crisis.
