“The AVYLD is an important dialogue to begin bridging the gap between young Vietnamese leaders in Vietnam and Australia. We are only 40 years after the war and no doubt, whilst old wounds still linger, generational reconciliation is vital so that our young leaders abroad are encouraged to return to discover their roots, their history, and to learn how they can contribute to building a modern Vietnam that fiercely protects its traditions.
I believe in the incredible potential of this country, and I hope platforms such as AVYLD can be well-established to connect like-minded and like-hearted individuals who are determined to affect positive change through their passion.”
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