The Lifestart Foundation Workshop is now closed.
The closing of this chapter comes with some sadness. However, we are also excited to now fully focus on the development of our biggest project, educational scholarships. Thank you to all those who have supported us! Workshop products are still available via our online shop.
Our Mission
Lifestart Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation helping disadvantaged Vietnamese people and their families to become self-sufficient.
Founded in 2000 by Australian Karen Leonard OAM and supported by a team of dedicated volunteers, Lifestart Foundation applies a holistic approach to helping those in need through proven working programs and initiatives which are designed to effect a generational change.
Our main focus is providing educational scholarships, but our assistance spans across many areas including house building, vocational training, emergency aid and medical support.
How You Can Help
Success Stories
We believe that every child should have the opportunity to complete an education and have been actively assisting students in Hoi An and its surrounding regions since 2000.