SHINE TOGETHER WITH VIETNAM
A social project initiated by JCI East Saigon, JCI Vietnam, dedicated to empowering young Vietnamese leaders. It provides a platform for youth to grow into responsible global citizens with vision and compassion, while supporting one another to build a stronger Vietnam.
Global Leader Academy was founded on June 15, 2025, following the Asia Pacific Conference in Mongolia (ASPAC 2025) by founder Mr. Phan Nguyen Thanh Long and co-founder, 2025 Local Chapter President Ms. Pham Thi Minh Khanh.
The project is inspired by International Human Duties under the vision of JCI Global.
And it is developed in alignment with seven United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goals 3, 4, 8, 10, 13, 15, and 16.






From One Flag to a Thousand Leaders: Will You Be Next
After stepping onto the stage of the International Debating & Public Speaking competition, surrounded by the passionate cheers of the JCI Vietnam delegation, there was one moment that will never fade—the moment the Vietnamese flag soared proudly, shining in a hall filled with hundreds of faces from every corner of the world. In that instant, a powerful surge of pride rose within us—so profound, it could not be captured in words.
It was this very feeling that ignited the dream within JCI East Saigon: to build a home for young Vietnamese—a space where they could meet, discover their voice, challenge their limits, and grow stronger together through every shared journey.
At its heart lies the spirit of “lifting one another to rise together.” Vietnam may still carry its imperfections, but hidden within are boundless opportunities. And to grasp them, our nation needs young Vietnamese everywhere—not only at home but across the globe—to return, reconnect, and unite.
When hearts beat on the same frequency—bound by love for our homeland and the courage to dream beyond—the energy unleashed is unstoppable. It becomes the spark for remarkable growth, not only for this program but also for the future of Vietnam itself.

OUR VISION
Global Leaders Academy fosters a generation of talented, ethical, and service-driven Vietnamese global citizens to lead Vietnam onto the world stage.
OUR MISSION
Empowering young Vietnamese leaders with global vision, practical skills, and sustainable values, fostering service-minded and intergenerational connections, and building a network that drives collective growth and lasting positive impact for Vietnam and the world.

The project was founded by
Founders & Project Leadership

Phan Nguyen Thanh Long
Founder - Project Director

Pham Thi Minh Khanh
Co-founder – Project Advisor
Project Advisors

Pham Thuy Quynh
Project Advisor
Coordination & Secretariat

Pham Gia Khanh
Project Secretary
Committee Leaders

Ho Thi Nghia
Program Chair

Tran Le Phuong Duyen
Communications Chair

Nguyen Hoang Thien
Technical Chair