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About

About Soul of Vietnam Foundation

A non-profit society in British Columbia (S0080444) that shares Vietnamese culture, supports newcomers and helps families in Vietnam.

What we do

Three parts of one mission

Cultural connection

Festivals, performances and workshops that share Vietnam’s heritage with people of every background.

Newcomers in Canada

No-cost English and French classes, settlement help and mentorship.

Families in Vietnam

Food support, scholarships and school supplies for children from low-income families.

Will Nguyen, President and Founder

From our founder

“I established Soul of Vietnam to empower the Vietnamese community in Canada, provide vital support to newcomers, and drive impactful social projects back in Vietnam.”

Will Nguyen, President and Founder

Board

The people behind the foundation

Will Nguyen

Will Nguyen

President and Founder

Born and raised in Vietnam. Bachelor’s in Social Work and 8+ years in the non-profit sector. Moved to Canada in 2019 and to Victoria in 2021, where he completed a Master’s in Intercultural and International Communication at Royal Roads University.

Minh Xoa Thi Nguyen

Minh Xoa Thi Nguyen

Board Member

Trained as a general practitioner at Hai Phong Medical University. In BC, studied Dental Assisting at Vancouver Community College and orthodontic assisting at UBC.

Tom Pham

Tom Pham

Board Member

Background in Tourism Management, hospitality and performance. Focused on events that build connection and cultural understanding.

Gifts for children in Vietnam

Our mission

Preserve, support, give back

To preserve and promote the heritage of Vietnam, help Vietnamese newcomers settle in Canada, and bring aid to families in need in Vietnam.

The next festival starts with you

Vendors, sponsors and volunteers make the day possible.

Thank you

Thank you to our sponsors, funders and partners

The free festivals in Victoria in 2025 and 2026 happened because these organizations believed in them. Thank you for standing with Vietnamese culture in British Columbia.

City of VictoriaCapital Regional DistrictPhở VươngVictoria Modern Homes, Sophia SongWIZADVand MagazineVictoria BuzzCHEKTiKi TaxHeron Media and CommunicationsTrường Thành Vietnamese RestaurantJanet’s Special TeasEric Lam Immigration ConsultingSt. John AmbulanceLampPost VictoriaBL CreativeThe Sustainable Fox
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