Interact D5170 International Project 2025 : Heartbeats of Hope
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Chloe Nguyen, a graduating high school senior and Interact District 5170 international project coordinator, presents Heartbeats of Hope, a youth-led initiative improving healthcare access in Vietnam. She shares how she discovered the need and mobilized resources to create lasting impact through this compassionate, action-oriented project.
Key takeaways
- Chloe Nguyen founded Heartbeats of Hope, a youth-led project focused on improving healthcare in Vietnam.
- As international project coordinator for Interact District 5170, she works with over 20 student leaders as part of the 2025 Daydream District Council.
- Her project exemplifies Rotary's motto of being people of action, mobilizing resources and support for a life-saving mission.
- Young Rotarians are demonstrating significant leadership and compassion in addressing global health challenges.
About Chloe NguyenChloe Nguyen is a graduating high school senior who serves as the international project coordinator for Interact District 5170 and founder of the Heartbeats of Hope Initiative.
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Program: Interact D5170 International Project 2025 : Heartbeats of Hope
Speaker: Chloe Nguyen
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Heartbeats of Hope is the 2025 International Project for Interact District 5170, focused on making a meaningful impact in Vietnam. This year, Interact District 5170 is partnering with the VinaCapital Foundation’s Heartbeat Vietnam initiative to help provide life-saving heart surgeries for children born with congenital heart defects. High school students from Interact clubs across the San Francisco Bay Area are working together on fundraising efforts, to support medical treatment that can transform the lives of these young children. Through their collective efforts, these students are not only raising funds but also raising awareness about the critical need for healthcare access in underserved communities. By collaborating with Heartbeat Vietnam, Interact District 5170 hopes to bring hope and healing to children in need, creating a lasting impact in the lives of both the recipients and the students involved.
Our speaker, Chloe Nguyen, is a graduating senior at Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy. She currently serves as the International Project Coordinator for Interact District 5170, collaborating with over 20 individuals as part of the Daydream District Council 2025. Chloe is the founder of the Heartbeats of Hope Initiative, which aims to bring positive humanitarian change through healthcare. With a deep passion for the medical field, she plans to pursue a career in nursing and eventually specialize as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
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