Xây dựng cộng đồng và hệ sinh thái 

In October 2022, two members of the VCIL Community attended a conference that was initiated by INEB in South Korea. After that, Vcil Community actively involved in other projects and activities with INEB. In June 2023, and June 2024, VCIL Community representatives joined a learning program in South Korea organized by the International Network of Engaged Buddhism (INEB) and hosted by Jungto Society. This immersive 7-day program explored Jungto Society’s Buddhist-inspired social practices, minimalist living, and community-driven initiatives, guided by the wisdom of renowned Buddhist leader Venerable Pomnyun Sunim.

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Participants delved into Jungto’s democratic organizational model, volunteer-driven projects, and impactful efforts in environmental protection, social welfare, and peacebuilding. The journey offered transformative insights into addressing contemporary socio-economic challenges through mindful and collaborative approaches.

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Beyond the program, the VCIL team connected with organizations focused on alternative education and sustainable development, paving the way for future collaborations to advance shared values of holistic well-being and social change.

The VCIL Community has partnered with the Mab Ueang Agri-Nature Foundation and SEP Academy in Thailand to advance sustainable land and water management through hands-on training programs. Since 2023, we’ve co-organized international training sessions on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy: Living Soil, Living Souls.

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Participants from Vietnam have applied their learnings to restore ecosystems, engaging their communities in sustainable practices. In April 2024, practitioners from Mab Ueang visited Vietnam to provide on-ground support, working with ethnic communities in Bình Thuận, Lâm Đồng, and Phú Yên provinces. This collaboration has included designing rainwater harvesting systems, addressing monoculture challenges, and supporting local initiatives like Nhà Cỏ’s sustainable learning center.

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Through ongoing follow-ups and volunteer exchanges, the partnership continues to empower young people to confront socio-environmental challenges and implement regenerative practices.

On May 10, 2023, the VCIL Community hosted Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and representatives of the Jungto Society in Da Nang, Vietnam. This meeting built on an initial connection established during an INEB conference in South Korea in October 2022, where VCIL members first learned about Jungto Society’s impactful work. 

The collaboration between VCIL and Jungto Society deepened further after the study tour, resulting in an exciting partnership. Since 2023, Jungto Society has co-organized a segment of the VCIL Travel School Korea. This program provides participants with the opportunity to engage in experiential learning, mindfulness practice, and volunteer work in Ulsan’s rural areas alongside Jungto Society members.

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Additionally, the program benefits from the involvement of The Peace Foundation (Jungto Society), further enriching the educational experience.

This partnership exemplifies shared values of fostering sustainable, compassionate communities and demonstrates VCIL and Jungto Society's commitment to creating systemic change through education, collaboration, and grassroots efforts.

As part of our commitment to fostering holistic transformation, Vcil Community is proud to host the 2nd Regional Asia Ecoversities Gathering in Vietnam in November, 2023. This event brings together changemakers, educators, and visionaries from across Asia to co-create a thriving ecosystem of learning and action.

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By facilitating meaningful dialogue, sharing innovative practices, and building partnerships, we aim to strengthen the movement for regenerative education and community development. Together, we cultivate a collaborative network that drives inner growth and systemic change for a sustainable, equitable future.

Vcil Community is proud to be a local charter partner of the Economics for the Common Good (ECG) movement in Vietnam. This partnership promotes a groundbreaking framework for organizational success by shifting focus from financial performance alone to a more comprehensive impact assessment. ECG's model evaluates an organization's influence on employees, customers, society, consciousness, the environment, and social welfare, offering a holistic alternative to traditional financial reports.

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As part of this collaboration, VCIL Community translates key resources on finance, governance, and human resource management, enabling Vietnamese organizations to adopt ECG principles. By prioritizing sustainable and equitable impacts over profit maximization, we inspire businesses to reimagine success, foster gender equity, and drive positive social and environmental change across Vietnam.

VCIL Community collaborates with The Institute for Social Banking (ISB) to advance education and research in socially responsible banking and finance. Together, we promote financial systems that prioritize people and the planet, encouraging ethical decision-making and sustainable practices in the financial sector.

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Through this partnership, we support capacity-building initiatives, provide educational resources, and foster dialogue on how banking and finance can serve the common good. This collaboration aligns with our mission to create systemic change by rethinking financial systems to benefit communities, promote equity, and regenerate ecosystems.

VCIL Community partners with Post Growth Entrepreneurship (PGE) to redefine the role of business in society. PGE reframes entrepreneurship as a powerful medium for activism, art, spirituality, and creative expression, inspiring businesses to become catalysts for meaningful change.

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As part of this collaboration, we are translating PGE's training materials into Vietnamese, making these transformative ideas accessible to local communities. Together, we empower entrepreneurs in Vietnam to move beyond profit-driven models, embracing purpose-driven practices that nurture personal growth, societal well-being, and ecological regeneration.