Cultivating Skills, Empowering Futures in Rural Vietnam.
Who We Are
We are a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering disadvantaged people in rural Vietnam through vocational education.
Established in 2023 by horticulturist and landscape architect Don Thomson, VTSEA works to bridge the gap between education and employment by offering hands-on, workplace-based training programs. Our flagship horticulture course, modelled on the Australian Certificate II, provides students with the skills they need to secure meaningful employment and contribute to their local economies.
Our Mission
VTSEA aims to reduce inequality in rural Vietnam by providing vocational training, including horticulture, to disadvantaged people and then seeking out appropriate employment for these people.
Our mission at VTSEA is simple: to equip disadvantaged people with the skills and confidence to create a better future for themselves. By providing practical, hands-on training, we’re not just teaching a trade—we’re unlocking potential and empowering lives.
—Don Thomson, Founder of VTSEA
