Children sleeping rough on the city streets are at high risk of being exploited and abused. Blue Dragon doesn't wait for kids to come to us; we're out day and night looking for those who need a helping hand.
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A lovely evening in Sydney with the Vietnamese-Australian community celebrating Blue Dragon’s 20th birthday!

There's a human trafficking crisis in Southeast Asia. Is it ever going to end?
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GREAT NEWS: In a significant operation, Blue Dragon has rescued 8 Vietnamese people from slavery in Myanmar. The 7 men & 1 woman, aged 19 to 32, were trafficked for forced online scamming almost one year ago. This morning they crossed back into Vietnam and are on their way home.

Mentoring mums and dads as they start small businesses is one way that Blue Dragon keeps families safe from exploitation. With volunteer help from a chef, this single mother is learning to make dumplings. Next step is financial training and then assistance to rent a stall.

🇦🇺Blue Dragon has twenty years of experience in 🇻🇳 helping those who need it. Now they’re leading the fight to end human trafficking.

Meeting co-CEOs Vi and Skye at the Blue Dragon HQ in Hanoi to talk about their work and future plans was a real highlight of my week.

'As southeast Asia’s 'scamdemic' proliferates, men and boys are increasingly being targeted at home and abroad' in human trafficking schemes as detailed in a new report from Blue Dragon, shared in The Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…

Mimi Lan is Czech-based fashion designer and long-term friend of Blue Dragon. Tonight she's going the extra mile, auctioning off a 27-piece collection of her designs at the Czech Embassy Hanoi with all proceeds helping the kids of Vietnam. A beautiful way to change lives!

Blue Dragon has rescued 4 people from slavery. One is a 17yr old girl who was trafficked into a brothel in Myanmar; three are men aged 32 to 43 who were forced to work in a scam compound in Laos. All have safely crossed the border and are making statements to police.

What difference can YOU make? Read this reflection by Blue Dragon's Kim Miller 🇦🇺🇻🇳🏊🏻‍♀️ on how fundraising for important causes has changed her life in ways she never expected.
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The face of human trafficking has changed markedly in recent years, impacting communities across Vietnam. From street kids to university graduates, new risks have emerged and the number of people in slavery has risen. Read Blue Dragon's analysis here:
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In remote rural areas that are most vulnerable to human trafficking, Blue Dragon’s leadership training helps students find their own voice and stay safe from exploitation.

'The path home was long & dangerous. Trinh & the rescue team crossed rivers & jungles, taking boats, motorbikes & buses to escape...'
After a terrifying year enslaved in a Myanmar brothel, Trinh is now safe. But is there any end in sight for this crisis?
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Some wonderful news: Blue Dragon girl Nhung has been awarded a full scholarship to study at British University Vietnam, majoring in International Business. A tremendous achievement for an inspiring young woman!

It's a rainy Sunday in Hanoi, but the kids of Blue Dragon are excited to get out on the football field with our friends from Boston College High School. Giving young people an opportunity to play, especially through sports, is an important part of Blue Dragon's work.

Blue Dragon has just rescued a 31yr old Vietnamese woman from a brutal brothel in Myanmar’s war zone. She has crossed the border and is making a statement to police. Right now, Blue Dragon has 8 ongoing operations to rescue a total of 17 more people.

Blue Dragon has completed one more rescue, bringing home a 17yr-old boy who was sold into forced labor in Cambodia 8 months ago. Calls for help are on the rise, so we are appealing to the public for help. Please consider donating if you can.
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In a major operation, Blue Dragon has rescued 6 women aged 22 to 40 who were sold into forced marriages between 7 and 10 years ago. Finally free, all are now safely in our care and will soon be reunited with their families in north-central Vietnam.