A bridge connecting volunteers worldwide with people in Gaza — offering free teaching, mentorship, tech skills, and more. Image generated by Gemini based on information about GazaBridge. This new matchmaking service for Palestinians in Gaza was just unveiled on LinkedIn. It's an exciting and promising initiative that I have thought about for a while. If … Continue reading GazaBridge: Where Skills Meet Those Who Need Them
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Welcome to 80 PLUS: Bringing People and Institutions Together to Rebuild Education in Gaza
Homepage screenshot I recently participated in a webinar with founders of this new UK-based organization and many others from around the world, including in Gaza. I've taken the liberty of copying/pasting most the About Us section. I was moved, saddened, and inspired by what many of the speakers, including student activists, had to say about … Continue reading Welcome to 80 PLUS: Bringing People and Institutions Together to Rebuild Education in Gaza
Restoring Hope Through Education: The Gaza Education Tent
Help Gaza’s children learn, heal, and hope. I'm pleased to share information about an important project conceived and led by Ruwaida Amer, a teacher and journalist in Gaza. Below is a description of The Gaza Education Tent in her words. If you're interested in supporting this project in any way, please leave a message here … Continue reading Restoring Hope Through Education: The Gaza Education Tent
Overseas Study Resources for Palestinian Students
Image created by ChatGPT based on the title. This is a work in progress. Fully funded scholarships for Palestinians to study in the UK (Robina Z Qureshi) Financial Aid and Study Opportunities for Palestinian Students - This list was shared on LinkedIn by Tom Walsh, Lecturer in International Relations at King’s College London, Tutor, and … Continue reading Overseas Study Resources for Palestinian Students
CHÚC MỪNG SINH NHẬT CAPSTONE TRÒN 16 TUỔI – 16 NĂM TẬN TÂM VÌ SỰ NGHIỆP GIÁO DỤC
HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY, CAPSTONE - 16 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO EDUCATION 🎂 Capstone Vietnam Recruit in Vietnam Capstone on Facebook Capstone on LinkedIn Note: I'm the managing director and co-founder of Capstone Education. 😃
Vietnam, You Shine Ever So Bright
This image is AI-generated. With wisdom and youth hand in hand, building tomorrow, a prosperous land. I created this song about Vietnam using AI-generated text and music based on my input. Let me know what you think either here or on my YouTube account. Here are some of the comments the song has received so … Continue reading Vietnam, You Shine Ever So Bright
Nothing But Praise for Chickpea Eatery Vegan Restaurant in Danang!
From Tu Mai's Facebook account It's not often that I write about restaurants - this is probably the third time since I launched this blog in 2009 - but I feel compelled to put in a good word for Chickpea Eatery at its new location in Danang. Founded in 2020, there's also one in Hoi … Continue reading Nothing But Praise for Chickpea Eatery Vegan Restaurant in Danang!
An Urgent Appeal to International Education Colleagues
I can't wrap my heart, mind, and soul around the depressing and infuriating fact that so many international education colleagues have remained silent about the ongoing Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Where is their empathy, compassion, and oft-stated commitment to global citizenship? Where is their humanity? As I stated in a recent article, … Continue reading An Urgent Appeal to International Education Colleagues
Happy 15th Birthday, Capstone Education!
Hanoi and HCMC staff off- and online after speeches and a party. Earlier this week, my staff and I celebrated our 15th anniversary. Here's a message I shared on Capstone's social media channels in text and video form. HCMC and Hanoi staff on- and offline after speeches and a party. On the auspicious occasion of … Continue reading Happy 15th Birthday, Capstone Education!
Recent Meeting with University at Buffalo’s President & Vice Provost for International Education
I had the pleasure of meeting with President Satish Tripathi and Vice Provost for International Education Nojin Kwak, their wives, Kamlesh and Heesook, and Sherene Cheah Milizia, Director of Overseas and Intercultural Programs, during their recent visit to Vietnam. Full disclosure: I'm a Ph.D. alumnus of SUNY's flagship institution, where I had the honor and … Continue reading Recent Meeting with University at Buffalo’s President & Vice Provost for International Education
An International Educator in Vietnam 
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