"Building a better world, one leader at a time"
Our Story: A single project blossomed into a movement
of hope and transformation.
Annie Lee
Co-creator & CEO of Seeds4Hope
Annie@hmongwomentoday.com
During the pandemic in 2020, a small group of mission-driven Hmong women professionals from various parts of the United States came together via Zoom to co-create the Vivncaus Mentoring Program (VMP) as a collaborative project among Hmong Women Today, Givers of Dreams Organization, and the English Enrichment Center in Luang Prabang. Within 3 years, we have impacted 65 young rising leaders, provided 60 hours of personal empowerment training, 645 hours of mentorship, and awarded $8,800 in scholarships.
As of 2023, we have expanded this mentorship program to include the ambassadors project, laptop loaner project, leadership development curriculum, English curriculum, Life Discussion Series, and social networking events. A passionate and dedicated core team of 15 members, 45 mentors, community donors like you, and the US Embassy Vientiane Small Grant have made the program's success possible. Together, we have impacted the lives of many young women who represent the hopes and dreams of their parents.
The impact witnessed through the mentorship program is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Our dedication to empowering the next generation of leaders has inspired us to expand our programs to include a conference, a Kwv Tij Mentoring Program (KMP), service projects, and study abroad sponsorship.
With this growth comes a need for more resources, which is why we're proud to announce the formation of Seeds4Hope in April 2023 as our new nonprofit organization.
We invite you to come along with us on this mission in whichever way inspires you the most; whether that be by mentoring the people we serve; sharing your expertise to guide us; helping us plan and shape this organization, or donating your financial resources. Together, we close the opportunity gap for our young rising leaders in Southeast Asia to achieve their full leadership potential and contribute to a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.
If you are interested in collaborating with us in any other way, please email me for a discovery call.
Who we are
Seeds4Hope is a global team of mission-driven people working together to create a better world by helping young people develop their capabilities and capacities as leaders. We believe that young people are the future leaders of their communities and countries; therefore, their empowerment is a critical factor in poverty reduction as well as fostering social and economic development.
We believe that investing in developing leaders is the key to creating thriving communities. As a result, our purpose is to cultivate a culture of leadership that values international connection, collaboration, and community while empowering people to realize their full potential.
Our values
Co-creation
We are stronger and better together. By welcoming and appreciating the unique talents and resources each person brings to the table, we can leverage them to achieve our common goals.
Collaboration
We work together to achieve a shared vision through effective communication, trust, and mutual respect.
Celebration
We honor our unique self and others without any sense of competition or comparison.
Community
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower young people worldwide to see themselves as leaders by providing personal leadership development training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every individual has the opportunity to develop their full leadership potential and contribute to a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.
Our organizational
framework of change
Our focus is on fostering self-awareness, personal responsibility, and the "be the change" philosophy. We do this by providing mentorship, personal and leadership empowerment curriculum, and financial aid for education and advancement.
We believe that the new model of leadership is not about being at the top and having "power over," but rather, co-creating together through differences, building each other up, and embracing each other as allies. We do this by modeling, teaching and promoting co-creation, collaboration, effective communication, and celebrating accomplishments without comparison or competition.
Our change framework is anchored on the principle that, given opportunities and support, people can thrive and become leaders who make a positive impact in the world.
Help support our mission.
Leader & Community Impact Scholarship Recipient
"VMP yog ib co vivncaus uas muab dej siab txhawb kuv lub zog thiab qhia rau kuv kom kuv muaj kev ntseeg siab ntawm kuv tus kheej"
"VMP sisterhood empowers me to succeed and taught me to trust myself."
Dejntxhee Thao
AA Leader & Ambassador
"VMP pas tau kuv paub tawm kuv lub suab, txawj hlub thiab txiav txim siab rau kuv tus kheej."
"VMP helped me find my voice, love myself and choose for myself."
Choua Lee
AA Leader
"VMP txhawb nqa kom kuv muaj yeej. VMP pab kom kuv pom kuv lub zeem muag mus kom deb thiab txawj hais lus txhawb siab rau lwm tus."
"VMP supports me to be successful. VMP helped me to have a vision and to be supportive of others."
Ntxhais Yaj
Rising Leader
"VMP helps me feel more confident in myself and the courage to speak to anyone."
