Swim Vietnam, founded by MetaSport (previously known as Tribob) in 2008, is now a UK registered charity based in Hoi An, which provides free swimming lessons for Vietnamese children.  Drowning is the number 1 cause of death in children in Vietnam.  It is called the “silent epidemic” by international aid agencies such as UNICEF. 

2011 has been a great year for Swim Vietnam, here are some of our main achievements:

• Over 1000 more children successfully taught to swim.
• Portable pool and training programme installed in Duy Xuyen (rural deprived area)
• AUSTSWIM training course held for 30 new swim teachers
• Class started for children with disabilities
• 20 of our student’s took part in the Kid’s Aquathlon at the Vietnam triathlon this year

With your continued support we aim to make 2012 a great year for communities in Vietnam by rolling out the project to other provinces and training new teams local staff to keep the project sustainable.

If you want to find out more about the program please take a look at www.swimvietnam.com or contact us at swimvietnam@yahoo.com