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About Us

The Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID) was founded in 1994 by community leaders and residents who believed that a community development corporation would provide comprehensive economic development programs and services to alleviate poverty and advance civic participation in the Fields Corner Vietnamese community of Dorchester. VietAID’s mission is to build a strong Vietnamese community and a vibrant Fields Corner through the following measures: promoting civic engagement and community building; developing affordable housing and commercial space; providing small business technical assistance and micro-enterprise development; and offering high quality child care services.

Latest News

April 30, 2026: Premiere “Vietnam War – Untold Stories” in Boston

Dear friend, On April 30th, our community will premiere this film in Boston.  I’m including here some trailers and the poster of the screening.  It would be great if you could circulate them and invite our community members to attend.  THANK YOU. Trailers Vietnam War: Untold Stories from the South – Trials, Triumphs & Tragedies is a Vietnamese-centered documentary series that revisits the …

June 25, 2026: Premieres “Generations of Vietnamese Diapora in Boston”

#TGMM PREMIERE TICKETS ARE LIVE Tre Già, Măng Mọc: Generations of Vietnamese Diaspora in Boston The first intergenerational documentary of its kind in Boston. A film about memory, survival, and the Vietnamese refugee community that rebuilt life in this city, told by elders, youth, and the generations in between. The full story. STRAND THEATRE DORCHESTER, MA 02125 Thursday, June 25, …

Top 20 New England Summer Camps for 2026

Dear Parents and Students, New England is not only the academic hub of the US but also a paradise for high-quality summer experiences. This summer is especially extraordinary as the US hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup and celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution! Immersing yourself in New England this year means experiencing a vibrant, historic, and truly …