The Doing Good short course is a transformative 2.5-week hybrid programme that challenges high school students to explore the question: “What is good work, and how do we do it?” Through self-reflection, hands-on learning, and engagement with local communities in Binh Dinh, Vietnam, students will develop a deeper understanding of ethical, engaged, and excellent work.

Phase 1: Online (5 Days) – Understanding Good Work in Your World In this interactive online week, students will identify what "doing good" means and practice good work in their local contexts. Through individual and team activities, they will reflect, challenge assumptions, and share insights in online group discussions. By the end of the Online Component, they will develop a deeper understanding of good work and a list of thought-provoking questions to explore throughout the In-person Component of the program. Phase 2: In-Person (10 Days) – Understanding the World The in-person experience immerses students in The Good Project’s 3E framework: Excellence, Engagement, and Ethics. Each theme is explored through theory and real-world application:

• Excellence: Personal mastery, strengths exploration, and growth mindset workshops.
• Engagement: Community mapping, immersive site visits (e.g., Recycling Garden, Fish Village), and cultural exchange activities.
• Ethics: Value-based decision-making, ethical debates, and leadership reflection.

Participants will participate in outdoor learning with Outward Bound Vietnam, develop a personal Good Work Project, and present their plans for post-course impact. By the end of the course, participants will have gained a nuanced understanding of Good Work, the confidence to create change, and a global network of like-minded changemakers.

• There will be an online info session about the program on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 14:00 Viet Nam Time (UTC +7). Join the Information Session via this link: https://bit.ly/doing-good-info-session

DETAILS:

Dates: 7 July 2025 - 23 July 2025

Location: Bình Định, Vietnam

Participant requirements:  

• Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 17 of the first day of the program which is 7 July, 2025.
• Participants are healthy and can participate in outdoor activities.
• As the program will be conducted primarily in English, participants should have a strong command of the English language.
•  Participants coming from abroad should have a valid passport and visa to enter and stay in Vietnam for the entire duration of the programme.

Language of course facilitation:  English

Application information: Find the application form here. 

Application deadline: 31 March 2025

Course fee: $2,050 USD 

Financial Assistance: Both full and partial financial aid are available. Financial aid can be applied to the program tuition but not to the costs of personal transportation to/from the programme or travel insurance. Applicants can apply for financial aid through the application link.

For more details: email us or visit our website, Instagram or Facebook.

Information Session: https://bit.ly/doing-good-info-session (15 March, 2025 at 14:00 Viet Nam Time (UTC +7))

Facilitator Application: We are looking for 6-8 facilitators in Vietnam and across the world to support the 2025 programme. For facilitators, Doing Good will cover the cost of travel (up to $500), room, and food incurred as a result of the program and also offer an honorarium. See the link to the facilitator description for more information here.