Welcome

My name is Y Thi-Nhu Tran. I am a graduate student in the Master of Nonprofit Leadership Program at Seattle University. This spring, I am doing a research project titled Resilient Solutions for Natural Disaster Response for Central Community in Vietnam in The Context of Intensifying Climate Change. I chose this topic because I witnessed several repetitive natural disasters happening in Vietnam without effective solutions, causing serious consequences related to economics, human livelihood, and social justice.

What is the purpose of the study?

I launched this study to better understand how nongovernmental organizations and funders collaborate to help the people in Central Vietnam recover from flooding or other natural disasters. Specifically, I want to understand how NGOS and funders collect and distribute resources to communities.

We know that climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of natural disasters, especially in vulnerable regions like Central Vietnam. I believe your work is an essential part of disaster response and recovery and want to learn more.

I am interested in learning more about your experiences, insights, and perspectives related to disaster response, funding, and collaboration in this context.

Who are you interviewing?

For this study, I am interviewing two groups:

Nonprofit practitioners who are supporting people in Central Vietnam, particularly in Central Vietnam.
Foundations and philanthropists who are funding this work.

What is the format of the interviews?

I am inviting you to participate in a 60-minute interview. All interviews will take place remotely via Zoom. You will have the choice to participate in a video call, or to call in by phone.

During our conversation, we will be asking you:

Can you describe your role and experience?
What motivates you to do this work?
In your opinion, what strategies or approaches are most effective in supporting people after a disaster?
If you are an NGO provider, what resources or strategies do you wish were available in disaster response efforts for people in Central Vietnam?
If you are funder, what opportunities or challenges do you see in funding this work?
Looking ahead, what changes or solutions are needed to support more sustainable and community-based disaster response?

There are no right or wrong answers to these questions, or desirable or undesirable answers. We would like you to feel comfortable telling us what you really think.

How do I sign up?

You can sign up for an interview using this link: Book time with Y Tran Tran: 60 minute conversation.

I look forward to our conversation.

How will you ensure privacy during the study?

All of the information you provide will be kept confidential. Your name and any identifying details will not be used in any reports, presentations, or publications resulting from this study without your permission. Data will be stored and only used for academic purposes related to this project.

This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Seattle University and is guided by the principles outlined by the IRB for the protection of human subjects.

You can read more information and access the informed consent form here.

What will you do with the information you gather?

I will be writing up the results of the study and presenting the results at the MNPL Capstone Festival on Saturday, June 6. I believe that this research will provide greater understanding of how collaboration, community engagement, and adaptive strategies can strengthen disaster resilience in Central Vietnam.

I will also share the results of our research with you and the other participants. My hope is that the results are useful to you as you plan your future work.

For more information:

I can be reached by email at [add email address]. If you would like more information about the MNPL capstone projects, you can also contact Professor Feit at feitm@seattleu.edu.

Thank you

I know that your time is valuable and I am grateful for your willingness to share your experiences and insights with me.