We are committed to making Vietnam a free and democratic society

Can Vietnam become a successful democracy? At LIV, we don’t ask such questions. We are already working to make it happen.

what we stand for

Values and Principles

Humanism

Our approach is people-centered, focusing on improving social justice and civic participation.

Freedom

We work towards a society where everyone can make decisions for themselves without fear of persecution.

Tolerance

Everyone is created equal and deserves to live with dignity and respect.

Independent

We are not the mouthpiece of any governments or interest groups. We reject all forms of censorship, including self-censorship.

Nonpartisan

We are a civil society organization that has no affiliation with any political parties.

Nonprofit

LIV is registered in the United States as a 501(c)(3) organization. We are organized for public interest and not generating profit.

Our Programs

media

Media Program

There is no democracy without press freedom. We are making free press a reality in Vietnam by practicing quality journalism and training independent journalists. We are running two magazines: 

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Advocacy program

We advocate for human rights, democracy and the rule of law in both national and international levels. We focus on: 

  • Criminal justice, including fair trials and the abolition of the death penalty.
  • Freedom of the press.
  • Internet freedom.
democratization

Research program

We strongly believe in the role of think tanks in democratic developments. This program focuses on: 

  • Constitutional reform.
  • Democratization.
  • Political culture.

Meet our team

Trinh, Huu Long

co-Founder
co-Director

A Taipei-based journalist and a human rights trainer. Long is in charge of content making and internal affairs. Read his writings here and here, and know more about him.

Tran, Vi

CO-FOUNDER
CO-DIRECTOR

A Taipei-based journalist and a US-trained lawyer. Vi is in charge of advocacy and external affairs. She is also an anti-death penalty advocate, with specific focus on the wrongful convictions in Vietnam. Read her writings here and here.

Pham, Doan Trang

CO-FOUNDER
content editor

A Vietnam-based journalist and a democracy activist. Doan Trang has authored several popular books. She is in charge of content making. Read her writings here and here, and know more about her.

And those who tirelessly work behind the scene

Simply put, we are not who we are without them.

Get in touch

heaDquarter

We reserve this place for our future headquarter in Vietnam. 

TAIPEI OFFICE

EMAIL: CONTACT@LIV.NGO

MAILING ADDRESS

1520 E. Covell Suite B5 – 426, Davis, California, United States 95616.

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