We empower young, disadvantaged people
to succeed in the digital world.
In 2017 we started our basic coding training for under-served rural youth, knowing that learning how to code is equally important as writing, reading and counting.
It is an important driver of social and economic development, as almost every job requires digital skills, as well as inevitable for developing valuable soft skills including logic, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
Strategy
It is almost impossible for young people in rural areas to develop digital skills – but they are essential to give everyone the chance to get ahead in life, find a job and become an engaged citizen. That’s what The Dariu Foundation is committed to: children ages 9 to 15 have completed more than 1.2 million coding classes thanks to the Digital Literacy Initiative.
In the coming years, we want to expand our coding classes to reach young people in Bhutan, Malaysia, Laos and more.
By 2027, there will be 250 Code Clubs to serve around 5000 talented children and 1000 projects.
In addition, “The Impossible Project” is being launched, in which selected projects from the Code Clubs will lead to a startup company or to self-employment.
What we do
We provide access to digital education for the neediest youth. In most schools in rural areas, there are no computers on which students could acquire basic computer skills. As a result, the gap between urban and rural children is widening. In addition, poverty is driving rural youth out of schools, making their futures even more at risk.
“The Dariu Foundation” has recognized the importance of coding skills and teaches them to the youth in our mobile schools and the 500 participating government schools. In the code clubs, they learn in-depth programming and develop their own projects. With “The Impossible Project”, these projects can be followed up to their own startup.
Latest Projects
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INTEGRATED LEAF DRYER
18. March 2024Students in Hau Giang Province have developed a smart dryer for tea leaves and other medicinal herbs,that is controlled by a smartphone and integrates IoT technology. Responding to the growing demand for natural remedies, this project aims to: -
SMART FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM
23. January 2024There were 1,745 fire incidents in Vietnam last year, resulting in 109 deaths, 82 injuries and a preliminary estimated property damage of VND592.72 billion. Early detection of a fire significantly increases the chances of successful extinguishment by up to 90%. That’s why our team wants to use the programming skills we’ve learnt to develop a […] -
FLOATING HOME
18. December 2023Our town often faces the risk of severe flooding, with water suddenly pouring down from thestream, causing substantial damage to homes, disrupting electricity and water supply. Therefore,we developed the floating house to solve those problems. How does it work? The house can float on the water when the flood happens, by using water levelsensors. The […] -
DRONE FOR RESCUE MISSIONS
10. November 2023It has been proven that drones are being used more and more frequently in rescue operations and are becoming increasingly helpful and effective. For example, when a fire breaks out in a residential building located in narrow alleyways in cities.A drone can help transport fire extinguishing balls, masks or other equipment to support rescue operations. […] -
INNOVATIVE TRANSPORT ROBOT
16. October 2023An intelligent robot designed for use in hospitals and high risk isolation areas. How does it work? The robot is equipped with an arm, a storage compartment and a navigation system, and is controlled by WiFi navigation. When something needs to be transported to a specific area/room, hospital staff place the item on the tray […] -
USING IoT FOR SEED PRESERVATION
26. September 2023In agriculture, seed preservation plays a vital role in ensuring optimal plant growth and maximizing yields. Vietnam’s hot and humid climate poses significant challenges when it comes to storing seeds. In response to this issue, we propose a smart cabinet that is able to control air quality, humidity, temperature, prevent mold and unintended germination. This […]
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We are proud of our work and the continuous effort to create opportunities for thousands of people among the disadvantaged communities.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all our former and current donors, without whom our achievements would not be possible.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to achieve a sustainable impact for 2.5 million people by 2025. “The Dariu Foundation” follows the United Nations “2030 Agenda” with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This agenda aims to end poverty for all people by 2030 by integrating the following goals:
Goal Number 4 – Quality Education
Goal number 5 – Gender equality
Goal number 8 – Decent work and economic growth