Participate

Our goal is to empower and amplify the voices of the Vietnamese community and encourage people to take part in shaping the narrative. Whether you are are an existing creator or a novice storyteller, we want to help you showcase your stories and record meaningful conversations. Below are different ways to participate.

Mỹ Việt Story Slam

An engaging live-stream event that provides a platform and an opportunity for storytellers from all over the world, to share their perspective and personal stories through a variety of creative mediums and interpretations. Storytellers are chosen from a nation-wide open call.

VBP Journeys

The Vietnamese Boat People Journeys is a community collection, created to encourage intergenerational dialogue, to share stories and histories, and to have a space to contribute photos, artifacts and memories. Be a VBP Journeys beta tester!

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Conversation Kit

Want to ask questions about your own family's diaspora history but don't know where to begin?
Check out the VBP Conversation Kit designed to help you start the dialogue.

VBP Blog Posts

Our blogs are original pieces contributed by our team members, podcast listeners, and program advocates. We invite you to share your personal journals, creative writing or artwork that sheds light on diaspora stories or the Asian American experience.

Ambassador Program

The VBP Ambassador program is a volunteer-based role with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and be part of shaping the narrative for the Vietnamese community. Ambassadors engage in community outreach and content creation, and become advocates of the VBP mission within their local communities.