by Brian Teel, former REI Vietnam Country Leader REI was created to bring a real exchange of ideas and understanding – to bring professional training, focused on equipping nationals to train others as they work together to build their communities and countries – while we receive deepened cultural understanding and refinement to why we do what we do the way we do it. This is just a glimpse into how REI got started building one of its most effective programs in helping to bring

by James Kang, Country Leader, Vietnam   I wasn't sure how to title this. Kathie Cowie is one of REI’s longest-serving volunteers to...

By Dr. Laura Bishop, OB-GYN physician and vice president of medical staff, Baptist Women's and Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee,...

by James Kang, Country Leader, Vietnam Our story illustrates a powerful journey of innovation and collaboration. The transition from only...

By James Kang, Vietnam, Country Leader Gen Z Vietnamese students and graduates connected deeply with REI volunteer Terry, even though he...

James Kang, Country Leader, Vietnam I often get this question: “In Vietnam, REI has been partnering with various medical and business...

By James Kang, Country Leader, Vietnam After working with REI in our Hanoi, Vietnam office, we say “farewell” to Mr. Toan who left at the...

By James Kang, Country Leader, Vietnam My first trip to Hanoi, as part of a REI short-term team, was spring 2008. It was my first time in...

James Kang and his wife Janet. James is our new Vietnam Director! Resource Exchange International is pleased to announce that James Kang,...

One of our staff, Alyssa (née Meyer) Lai recently took a significant step beyond the norm, though, when she married Thang Lai.

Happy New Year... Lunar New Year, that is.

Honoring Craig and Kris Slater Craig and Kris Slater (middle) stand with Ms. Lien (left) and the Hanoi University English Department...

This has been a challenging time for us all as we face yet another surge of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Bui Thi Thuy is the chief nurse at National Children's Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam. During this COVID-19 season, while REI's short-term...

Nguyen Thi Ngà was able to join REI at the Global Forum and share what she was up to.

REI partners with Dow Company Foundation and Dow Vietnam in the fight against COVID-19.

Brian and Ginny Teel Vietnam has long been a country which expresses its appreciation for services rendered. On December 26 of last year,...

Dr. Elaine Goehner launched REI’s initiative with nursing professionals in Vietnam several years ago.

What is the most important part of a car? Wheels, fenders, radiator? Any vehicle will require a number of necessary parts to function...

“I fell in love with Vietnam on my very first trip there with REI’s Business Team,” says Loren Lancaster. “It was love at first sight.”...