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ABOUT US

A volunteer club working for southern Vietnam since 1994

The Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City was founded in 1994. It is a non-political, non-profit club that brings together members of the consular corps and of the international and Vietnamese business communities. Everything we do is run by volunteers, with minimal administrative costs.

Our aim is to improve the quality of life of vulnerable people in southern Vietnam. Working hand in hand with local charities, we fund practical projects in education, health and basic needs, with an emphasis on gender equality and on solutions that last.

HOW WE CHOOSE PROJECTS

From proposal to project

1

Charities propose

Local charities working in southern Vietnam send us their project proposals.

2

Members vet and select

Our members review and vet every proposal, and select the projects the Club funds.

3

Funds meet concrete needs

Equipment, renovations, scholarships, healthcare and daily care, delivered through trusted local partners.

GOVERNANCE

Our rules for choosing, funding and monitoring projects, and for how the Club is run, are set out in our Constitution, as amended on 10 March 2026.

OUR IMPACT

The Club at a glance

What we support, how the money is used and how we account for it. Click or tap an infographic to see it full size.

Together, we create lasting change: the Consular Club is volunteer-run and supports local NGOs and vulnerable communities across southern Vietnam
What we support: healthcare, education, child protection and shelter, disability support, shelter and basic needs, emergency relief
Program efficiency: about 90% of the funds raised are allocated directly to charitable programs and projects
Financial highlights 2024-2025: 3.035 billion VND gross revenue from the Charity Bazaar, 329 million VND expenses, 2.706 billion VND net funds available, program efficiency about 90% (net funds divided by gross revenue)
Our impact is built on volunteerism: the Club is 100% volunteer run
Transparency and accountability: careful project selection, secure transfers, monitoring and photo documentation, detailed financial reporting

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Our 2026 Executive Committee

Our team is made up of committed volunteers from many international backgrounds. The Executive Committee leads a wider group of members who work with passion to support local charities in southern Vietnam through fundraising events such as our International Charity Bazaar and Gala.

Margo Aluwihare, President of the Consular Club

Margo Aluwihare

President

Natacha Rouam, Vice President of the Consular Club

Natacha Rouam

Vice President

Rima Kouteili, Treasurer of the Consular Club

Rima Kouteili

Treasurer

Akanksha Pandey, Secretary of the Consular Club

Akanksha Pandey

Secretary

Consular Club logo: this Executive Committee role is open

Currently Vacant

Communications

Jun Jie (JJ), Events Co-ordinator of the Consular Club

Jun Jie (JJ)

Events Co-ordinator

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