CHANGE WITHIN REACH

Rise builds movements and communities, aiming for a society that is fairer and more equitable.
We bring change within reach, one issue at a time, in each community.

Vietnam Rise Movement Incubation Program 2026 : “Tech Within Reach – Community Impact Through Accessible Technology”

Despite the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, many community organizations and grassroots initiatives still face barriers in accessing, updating, and effectively implementing new digital tools in their work.

Vietnam Rise Officially Launches the Digital Resilience Helpdesk

Vietnam Rise is pleased to launch a digital security helpdesk service. This helpdesk service is part of the Terali Project, a partnership of four civil society-focused helpdesks that aims to improve digital security for East and Southeast Asian civil society. Focal countries include Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Tibet, Cambodia, and Hongkong.

SMF Regional Roundtable: “Reimagining Youth Activism: How Youth Can Create Self-empowered Movements In Southeast Asia”

SMF is an annual event launched by Vietnam Rise in 2022 to create space for community organizers and movement builders to connect, celebrate grassroots successes and actions, exchange tactics, and collaborate on strengthening social movements across Southeast Asia. The theme was “Reimagining Youth Activism: How Youth Can Create Self-empowered Movements In Southeast Asia”.

Why Rise?

The civic space in Vietnam continues to deteriorate, particularly for those working to promote human rights and democracy. Environmental degradation and climate change is a multi-generational challenge. Rise believes that social movements are a powerful vehicle to create positive and lasting social and democratic change in Vietnam.

Solidarity in community

When individuals recognize their struggles are not solitary, they gain confidence to engage in community action. Rise provides training programs aimed at identifying and building capacity for local communities and movements.

changing mindset

Movements must be able to ignite social conscience, cultivate public indignation, and push public opinion to confront worsening social conditions. Rise works to change what no longer fits within ourselves, our families, and our communities.

taking creative action

The more innovative and accessible the actions, the greater community participation and public attention they garner. Creativity is essential both in offline activism and in utilizing online tools effectively.

Our Programs

Movement Building Training

Drawing from social movements from around the world and in Vietnam, Rise’s training curriculum combines in-person gatherings and virtual experiences to share best practices, strategies, and action to build people power.

Movement Incubation

Investing in people and initiatives to catalyze social change is Rise's top priority. We support movements by providing seed grants and coaching at all stages, from brainstorming to project implementation.

network building

Movements in Vietnam face complex challenges that no single entity can solve alone. Rise, in partnership with allied organizations, works directly with affected communities. Rise serves as a nexus to connect communities and forge solidarity. Learn more about our annual event Social Movement Festival.

RISE HELPDESK

Our digital security helpdesk aids human rights defenders, independent journalists, and community organizers engaged in civic or rights-based work in Vietnam. We address common incidents (e.g., account compromise, social media censorship, emergency data lockdown support) and offer preventative digital security tools.

Meet Our Team

Rise was founded and is led by three female activists drawing experience from movement building in Vietnam and around the world. Our team is comprised of community organizers, artists, human rights defenders.