About us
A promise made, and kept
BD Foundation began with one woman's need to help rebuild her homeland — and grew into decades of relief work across South East Asia and beyond.
Our founder
Binh Yen Diep
Binh Yen Diep was born and raised in Vietnam. In 1977, she and her husband Thanh Vinh Hua and their 3 children escaped the devastation of the Vietnam War by hiding away on a fishing boat and sailing to Hong Kong. They were sponsored by relatives and immigrated to the United States, where they worked hard to build better lives for the family.
In November 1999, a flood devastated Vietnam, the worst flooding in over a century. That was the impetus for the start of the BD Foundation, to help in the rebuilding efforts.
Ms. Binh finally had a chance to return to Vietnam in 2002; she organized a mission trip with VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) to bring supplies and a group of eye doctors to provide a weeklong eye clinic. Many villagers walked for days from hundreds of miles away to receive examinations, treatment, and glasses. The work was rewarding but at the same time heartbreaking to see that there were so many people living in abject poverty in need, and still so much she had to do. From then on, she vowed to give time and resources to improve the lives of the poor.
Ms. Binh deeply understands the fortunate circumstances of her life and is committed to creating opportunities for the poor so that they could have a chance for a better life.
Our partner
Eyes of Compassion
“Actively Alleviating Suffering in Vietnam”
In 2003, Ms. Binh met Dieu Lien Tonnu, the founder of Eyes of Compassion based in Toronto, Canada. They were bonded instantly by their deep dedication to charitable works. Since then they have worked closely together to alleviate suffering for the poor.
Together they have planted seeds of brighter days throughout Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Burma, and India. Ms. Dieu Lien spends six months out of every year traveling through South East Asia overseeing the implementation of BD's charitable projects.
100% to Those In Need
You can be guaranteed that 100% of your donation goes directly to funding our aid project. Our administrators are volunteers and overhead expenses are funded by our founder. That means that every dollar you give, whether you donate $50 or $5,000, is a dollar that goes directly to work for the poor who need it the most.
Planting the Seeds
Only through education are the poor able to break free from the cycle of poverty. By building schools, funding scholarships, uniforms, and books, we provide opportunities for the youth to create better futures for themselves.
Tax status
The BD FOUNDATION is a non-profit corporation exempt from federal income taxation under IRS 501(c)(3). Donations are tax deductible for U.S. citizens. For donors outside of the United States, please consult with your tax advisor about whether your donation will be tax deductible.
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