CFC-Center for Consultancy on Family Health & Community Development

What CFC-Center for Consultancy on Family Health & Community Development does

CFC Vietnam (Trung tâm Sức khỏe Gia đình và Phát triển Cộng đồng C.F.C) is a Hanoi-headquartered non-profit organization founded in 2012 (with formal operations beginning per 2017 records) that implements community development programs across Vietnam's 63 provinces. Its program portfolio spans educational technology (AI literacy, Hour of Code, XR/VR classroom content), internet safety (Be Internet Awesome with Google, Online Safety Manual, Khan Academy course), clean water infrastructure in schools (with Coca-Cola Foundation), parenting education (Parenting 4.0 with Panasonic), environmental protection (plastic-bottle recycling), and women's empowerment. Primary beneficiaries are Vietnamese schools, teachers, students, families, underserved rural and mountainous communities, deaf school students, single mothers, and elderly citizens facing online information risks.

CFC operates an EdTech stack built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: it delivers XR/VR educational content via the EON Reality Platform, hosts localized internet-safety courses on Khan Academy Vietnam, implements Google's Be Internet Awesome curriculum, and integrates DQ World's digital-intelligence games. Original Vietnamese-language content includes the Online Safety Manual and the National Book Award 2023-winning book "15 Tips for My Safety" (published by Kim Dong). With a core team of 8 employees, the organization executes programs through provincial education departments, the Vietnam Youth Union, and youth volunteer networks that cascade training from students to elderly citizens.

The revenue model is grant and project-based: CFC is funded by international organizations (Google.org, UNICEF, Coca-Cola Foundation, Panasonic Vietnam), multilateral partnerships, and individual donations, with all programs and resources delivered free of charge to beneficiaries. There is no commercial product pricing; CFC functions exclusively as an implementing partner rather than as a fee-for-service provider. Distribution occurs through direct school engagement, provincial department partnerships, and self-serve online platforms (Khan Academy Vietnam).

Name

CFC-Center for Consultancy on Family Health & Community Development

Legal name

Trung tâm Sức khỏe Gia đình và Phát triển Cộng đồng C.F.C

Website

https://cfc.org.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CFC Vietnam is a Hanoi-based non-profit organization implementing education technology, internet safety, AI literacy, clean water, and women's empowerment programs across Vietnam's 63 provinces, partnering with Google, UNICEF, and the Coca-Cola Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding & Donations: CFC operates as a non-profit organization funded primarily through grants from international organizations (UNICEF, Google.org, Coca-Cola Foundation), corporate social responsibility funds (Panasonic Vietnam), and individual donations. No commercial revenue generation.
2. Project-based Partnerships: Revenue comes from implementing specific social impact projects commissioned by partners, including clean water systems, educational technology training, and community health programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CFC Vietnam is a non-profit organization that designs and implements free community development programs in Vietnam, spanning educational technology (AI training, XR/VR learning, coding), online safety education, parenting support, clean water infrastructure for schools, environmental protection, and women's empowerment. Programs are delivered through partnerships with international organizations (Google, UNICEF, Khan Academy, Panasonic, Coca-Cola Foundation) and Vietnamese government agencies, with all resources and training provided free of charge to beneficiary schools, families, and communities across 63 provinces.

Product overview

CFC Vietnam operates as a non-profit organization focused on community development through multiple programs. The core educational technology portfolio includes AI Ready ASEAN (AI skills training), Be Internet Awesome (online safety with Google), and AVR technology adoption in schools (using EON platform). Supporting educational products include the free Internet Safety course on Khan Academy Vietnam, the Online Safety Manual, and the award-winning book '15 Tips to Stay Safe'. The organization also runs parenting education, environmental protection (plastic recycling, clean water), and literacy programs. Most programs are implemented through partnerships with international organizations including Google, UNICEF, Khan Academy, and Panasonic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Ready ASEAN Regional AI education and skills training program equipping teachers and students across ASEAN with fundamental AI knowledge through workshops, training sessions, and the AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge ideathon competition.
• Be Internet Awesome (Em an toàn hơn cùng Google) Online safety education program for children developed by Google and implemented by CFC across Vietnamese schools, teaching digital citizenship and internet safety skills.
• AVR Technology in Education Augmented and Virtual Reality technology adoption program for Vietnamese schools, using the EON platform to provide immersive learning experiences with deployed tablets and VR headsets.
• Parenting Project 4.0 Parenting education program addressing child development, digital literacy, and family well-being topics for Vietnamese parents, delivered in partnership with Panasonic Risupia Vietnam.
• Drinking Water for Vietnamese Schools Clean drinking water infrastructure project installing water filtration systems in schools across Vietnam, supported by Coca-Cola Foundation and local partners.
• Free Internet Safety Course on Khan Academy Vietnam Free online course on internet safety localized by The Vietnam Foundation through Khan Academy Vietnam, covering passwords, personal information security, safe browsing, and scam prevention.
• Smart Digital Citizenship (Google.org) Digital citizenship education program funded by Google.org, promoting responsible online behavior and internet safety awareness among Vietnamese youth.
• Online Safety Manual (Cẩm nang An toàn trực tuyến) Comprehensive guide on online safety developed by CFC with content from Google, used in training sessions across Vietnam's 63 provinces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13,000 teachers trained in Hour of Code in Lang Son
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2023Strategic partnership for online safety education. Google collaborated with CFC Vietnam to develop the Online Safety Manual (Cẩm nang An toàn trực tuyến) used in training programs nationwide. CFC serves as Google's implementing partner for Be Internet Awesome program in Vietnam, delivering internet safety education to youth and elderly across 63 provinces.
• UNICEF (United Nations Children's Emergency Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2021Partnership under the 'Learning for Children' project (2017-2021) between Ministry of Education and UNICEF. CFC Vietnam serves as implementing partner for XR/VR technology deployment in education, providing training and equipment to pilot schools in Lao Cai, Kon Tum, Dong Thap, and Hanoi. UNICEF provides funding and technical guidance for educational technology integration.
• Panasonic VietnammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for Parenting Project 4.0 and environmental initiatives. Panasonic Risupia Vietnam collaborated with CFC on parenting workshops, STEM competitions ('Creating STEM with Me'), and the 'Living Green with Gen G' music video project. Panasonic provides funding and venue support while CFC contributes program design and community outreach.
• The Vietnam Foundation / Khan Academy VietnammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to localize and distribute Khan Academy's Internet Safety course in Vietnamese. The Vietnam Foundation, through its Khan Academy Vietnam program, worked with CFC to translate and adapt internet safety content for Vietnamese audiences, making it freely available nationwide.
• EON (Reality Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for XR/VR educational content. EON provides the augmented and virtual reality platform used by CFC for educational materials in pilot schools. The partnership enables teachers to access virtual lesson libraries, create 3D content, and deliver immersive learning experiences without specialized technical expertise.
• OES (Online Education Services)supportingTechnology or IntegrationE-learning partner providing online training platform technology. OES developed the 'E-learning Handbook for Businesses' which CFC promotes through its channels. OES combines experienced training experts with young creative designers using latest rich media and interactive technologies for educational content.
• NXB Kim Đồng (Kim Dong Publishing House)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for book publishing and distribution. NXB Kim Đồng co-organized the online safety event for children with CFC, featuring discussions with experts and authors of the '15 Tips for My Safety' book. The publisher provides distribution channels for CFC-authored educational materials.
• OCD Consulting Company (Công ty Cổ phần Tư vấn Quản lý OCD)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term corporate sponsor for deaf school support. OCD has provided annual donations to Nhan Chinh Deaf School since 2018, including financial support, teacher training, sponsor connections, communications support, and website development. Total donations include 25 million VND for Tet gifts and 30 million VND for school renovation.
• Investing in Women (Chính phủ Úc)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for gender equality and women's leadership development. CFC participates in the CEO Brief development for promoting inclusive leadership and gender equality in Vietnam, a collaborative project between Investing in Women, Australian Government, VBCWE, Lightpath Leadership, and Wardhaven Capital.
• Vietnam National University - University of EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for educational technology expertise. Dr. Tôn Quang Cường, Head of Educational Technology Department at University of Education - VNU, participated in CFC's XR/VR training programs as a subject matter expert, providing technical knowledge for teacher training in Lao Cai.
• Cá Collaborative Art and Architecture LibrarysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative partnership for plastic bottle recycling project 'The Second Life of Plastic Bottles'. Collaborated on creating 'something different' for each plastic bottle through creative playground construction and the 'Challenge: Create New from 5000 Plastic Bottles' community campaign.
• Vietnam Youth Union (Hội Liên hiệp Thanh niên Việt Nam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for youth-led community education. The Youth Union coordinated with CFC to train youth volunteers who then educate elderly citizens about online safety and misinformation prevention, using CFC's Online Safety Manual as training material.
• Hiệp hội Giáo dục mầm non Ngoài công lập Việt Nam (Vietnam Private Preschool Association)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for early childhood education initiatives. The association co-organized the online safety event for children with CFC and NXB Kim Đồng, providing reach into the private preschool education sector.
• Kidsonline, OMT, OOC, Conera, AhatechsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsors for Nhan Chinh Deaf School donations. These companies collectively contributed 30 million VND for school renovation including classroom repainting, furniture purchase, and boarding area renovation. CFC facilitated connections between the school and these sponsors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Vision Vietnam: Large international NGO with extensive Vietnam operations in education, child protection, and community development. Comparable in working through partnerships with government and schools.
• Save the Children Vietnam: Major international NGO with deep Vietnam presence focused on child welfare, education, and digital safety. Comparable in target beneficiary populations (children, schools) and program scope.
• Room to Read: International education non-profit operating in Vietnam and other Asian countries. Directly comparable in literacy and education programs, though larger scale and more established global footprint.
• VinaCapital Foundation: Vietnam-based non-profit focused on education, health, and community development. Closely comparable to CFC in mission, geographic focus, and partnership-based operating model with corporate and international donors.

Broad incumbents

• Asia Foundation: International development organization operating across Asia. Comparable in community development mission, partnership-based model, and focus on underserved populations in education.
• UNICEF Vietnam: UN agency operating in Vietnam where CFC serves as implementing partner for educational technology programs (XR/VR, Learning for Children). Comparable in education mission but vastly larger scale and policy-level influence.
• Khan Academy (Vietnam operations): Major global ed-tech platform whose Vietnam Foundation partnership CFC localizes internet safety courses for. Comparable in offering free online safety education, but as a global content owner rather than local implementer.

Emerging players

• Code.org: US-based non-profit running Hour of Code globally, which CFC implements in Vietnam. Comparable in coding education mission and teacher training approach, though at vastly different geographic scale.

Regional players

• KOTO (Kids Online Today and Tomorrow): Vietnam-based non-profit social enterprise providing vocational training to disadvantaged youth. Comparable in non-profit model, Vietnam focus, and education-to-employment pathway, though primary focus is hospitality training.
• STREETS International: Vietnam-based non-profit providing hospitality training and social programs to at-risk youth. Comparable in Vietnam non-profit mission and community development focus, though operating in a different sector (hospitality vs. educational technology).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvwMFa0EppOngDiKKhRmR5g
• Facebookfacebook.com/cfc.org.vn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfcvietnam

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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