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  • Donate
  • Culture Camp
  • Cultural Tour
  • Adoptee ACE
  • Speaker
  • About
  • Aid Expedition
  • Contact

AACE

The Adoptee “Anh Chị Em” (AACE) program serves Vietnamese adoptees in Vietnam and worldwide. We coordinate special events and provide advice, education, services, and resources.

WHAT WE CAN HELP ADOPTEES WITH

Orphanage Visits

Passport, Visa, Citizenship

Birth Family Search

We coordinate, manage, and accompany adoptees who wish to visit their orphanage and or birth city throughout Vietnam.

Birth Family Search

Passport, Visa, Citizenship

Birth Family Search

We support adoptees search for origins in an empathetic and supportive environment. Our team is based in Ho Chi Minh City.  Learn More

Passport, Visa, Citizenship

Passport, Visa, Citizenship

Passport, Visa, Citizenship

We provide services to renew your expired Vietnamese Passport, obtain 5-year Exempt Entry Visas and also advise about Vietnamese citizenship.

Learning Vietnamese

Travel/Living in Vietnam

Passport, Visa, Citizenship

Whether it's learning the basics or full immersion, we can connect you with teachers and programs globally and virtually.

Mental Health Resources

Travel/Living in Vietnam

Travel/Living in Vietnam

We support adoptees in crisis by providing resources and connections to licensed therapists around the world.

Travel/Living in Vietnam

Travel/Living in Vietnam

Travel/Living in Vietnam

We provide assistance, guidance, and support for adoptees looking to travel and live in Vietnam.

Help Us Create a Home Away from Home for Adoptees in Vietnam

Our Vision

We are creating a space where origins can be explored, stories can be shared, and every journey is honored. This is a haven for hearts and minds to connect, creating a true home away from home in Vietnam. 


For many adoptees, visiting Vietnam is a deeply personal journey. This guest house will provide a supportive space where individuals can reflect and connect with others who share similar experiences. Together, we can build a community that embraces and uplifts one another.

Funding Needs

To bring this vision to life, we need your support. Here’s how your donation will be used:

  • Rent & Accommodations: We've secured a townhouse that can comfortably host up to 10 guests. With enough funds, we can offer Adoptees a stay at little to no cost.
  • Renovations & Furnishing: Your contribution will help fund essential repairs, updates, and furnishings, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment.
  • Operating Expenses: Donations will also cover utilities, maintenance, and other ongoing costs to keep the space running smoothly.

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special events

Celebrating Vietnamese Mothers April 7-11, 2025

April 2025 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, signifying the conclusion of the Vietnam War.

April 7-11, 2025 Catalyst Foundation is supporting Viet Nam Family Search (VNFS) is organising an event named “Celebrating Viet Nam Mothers” (CVNM) for individuals separated from their children before May 1975.

Comprised mainly of Vietnamese-born Australian adoptees, Australian-born adoptees, and individuals impacted by the Vietnam War, VNFS aims to achieve humanitarian and community building goals.

Learn more

Vietnam Cultural Tour - Adoptee + Friends Only July 6-15, 2025

 

As we grow it is the collection of our experiences that makes us who we are as people.  Our culture is the foundation upon which these experiences settle. 


The Vietnam Cultural Tour, designed especially for adoptees only (ages 18+) is to establish an appreciation of the Vietnamese culture through the ultimate in interactive experiences. 

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Catalyst Foundation

Our mission is to support communities in rural Vietnam to prevent human trafficking.


For the safety, dignity and well-being of our community, we do not allow members of the public to randomly “visit” our community; however, we will be happy to arrange a meeting or phone call with you and our Founder and Executive Director to discuss our programs and work. Our “project sites” are the homes and schools of those we serve, not tourist attractions.


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"Hope House" in Ho Chi Minh City will be a warm, welcoming space for adoptees and their families.

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