Are you interested in learning about our work in Vietnam? Here's what you need to know about visiting PeaceTrees as an independent traveler:
PeaceTrees warmly welcomes visitors to our office in Đông Hà, Vietnam. Seeing our work first hand is one of the best ways to understand what we do and directly supports our mission of promoting peace and building bridges of friendship between American and Vietnamese citizens.
We aim to offer independent visits over the long run. There is no set fee associated with visiting the Danaan Parry Landmine Education Center or our project sites. However, there are costs associated with organizing these visits. Depending on the visit there may be fees that incur, which will be the responsibility of the independent traveler to cover. In our efforts to keep independent visits sustainable over time, our US office will provide you an example budget of potential costs during your registration process, and will invoice you after your visit if any fees are due. Please consider the following when planning your visit:
- Registration: PeaceTrees needs to register all visitors with local authorities and therefore needs to plan your visit in advance. You will need to submit a registration packet that will include a copy of your passport and a copy of your visa (if relevant) at least 2 weeks in advance of your visit.
- Logistics: Depending on staff availability and your own preferences, PeaceTrees can usually help arrange for your hotel, ground transportation, and meals in Đông Hà.
- Donations: After visiting PeaceTrees projects, many visitors wish to make a tax deductible donation. We deeply appreciate these generous donations which support the continuation of our work. Our office in Vietnam can accept cash donations and our website can accept credit card donations. In the US, our office is able to accept cash, check, or credit card donations.
Please send us an email at info@peacetreesvietnam.org if you are interested in learning more.
