Vietnam Impact Business Exposure Program

Gateway to Vietnam’s Social Business Landscape

A JOURNEY OF IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN SOCIAL INNOVATION AND Social Impact Business

Discover Social Innovation in Action – in the Heart of Vietnam

overview

  • 01.

    The VIBE Program offers a transformative journey into the world of social innovation and impact-driven entrepreneurship—set in the dynamic city of Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital and cultural heart.

  • 02.

    This program is designed to equip students with both conceptual frameworks and real-world experiences that deepen their understanding of how business and social purpose can intersect to drive meaningful change.

key activities

What to Expect
from the VIBE Experience

Through a carefully curated blend of experiential learning, interactive classroom sessions, and immersive field visits, participants will:

  • Engage directly with social enterprises, impact startups, and innovation hubs.

  • Visit universities, incubators, and community-based organizations shaping the future of sustainable business in Vietnam.

  • Participate in hands-on activities that highlight inclusive practices, ethical entrepreneurship, and community engagement.

  • Build a diverse, cross-sectoral network of changemakers, innovators, and business leaders.

Learning outcome

Unlocking Insights and
Skills for Social Impact

  • Gain a practical understanding of how social innovation and impact business work within emerging markets.

  • Explore how business models can align with social and environmental goals.

  • Develop a global perspective and apply insights from Vietnam to design solutions for complex social challenges in their own countries.

UN SDGs addressed

Aligning with the UN’  Sustainable Development Goals.

"You Won’t Change the World in a Week… But You’ll Change Someone’s World Forever"

Principle of Change - VIBE Approach

Building Communities with Impact-Driven Partners

For the VIBE program, ViaVN’s partners were carefully selected for their strong commitment to social impact and sustainable development. We chose these organizations not only for their expertise but also for their alignment with the values that underpin this project—community empowerment, education, and environmental sustainability.

ViaVN’s impact business partners

Traphaco sapa

With over 46 years of commitment to sustainable development, Traphaco is a leading example of how business can serve both people and the planet. Its green value chain—from GACP-WHO standard medicinal herb plantations in Sapa, to modern production and ethical distribution—makes it an inspiring learning site for students.Through Traphaco’s flagship product, Boganic, which uses 100% Vietnamese-grown herbs including artichoke from Sapa, students can explore how traditional knowledge, local biodiversity, and global sustainability goals come together in one powerful, socially responsible business model.

Explore Their Values in Action

ViaVN’s impact business partners

KOTO Restaurant

KOTO (Know One, Teach One) is a social enterprise that transforms the lives of at-risk youth through hospitality training, life skills, and education. As a model of values-driven business, KOTO aligns perfectly with ViaVN’s mission—empowering local communities through education, inclusion, and sustainable impact. Visiting KOTO allows students to witness how business can be a force for good and inspires them to think critically about social entrepreneurship in real-world settings.

Explore Their Values in Action

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