Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of the Southern Region

What Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of the Southern Region does

Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of the Southern Region (UVSA South) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan, community-based organization founded in 2013 and headquartered at 1318 Belt Line Road, #1041, Richardson, Texas. It functions as the recognized regional coordinating body for Vietnamese Student Associations (VSAs) across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, currently serving 11-12 partner schools including UT Dallas, UT Austin, Texas A&M, University of Houston, University of Oklahoma, University of Arkansas, and others. The organization's stated purpose is to unite VSAs within the three-state region, facilitate regional events focused on leadership development, networking, and service, and promote Vietnamese cultural awareness.

UVSA South's core programs include the annual Leadership Summit (a three-day conference), Camp Legacy (a weekend-long leadership retreat now in its tenth iteration), the Collective Philanthropy Project (CPP) — an annual charitable fundraising initiative that has donated to organizations such as Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped ($20,526.19 in 2025-2026), Vietnam Health Clinic, and Rock Paper Scissors — and the 'South After Hours' podcast currently in Season 4. The organization also offers civic engagement resources including voting registration support. The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint is maintained through a website, podcast distribution on Spotify, and active social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitch.

The organization is governed by a 5-member elected Executive Board (President, Internal VP, External VP, Treasurer, Secretary), a Cabinet Board with chairs across Community & Civic Engagement, Event Coordination, Marketing & Public Relations, and Information Technology, a 3-member Board of Directors, and a 12-13 member Intercollegiate Council of Representatives drawn from each partner school. Revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate sponsorships structured across Legacy, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Community tiers with local businesses and restaurants as primary sponsors, and event registration fees. UVSA South operates within the broader UNAVSA national network via the UNAVSA President Council and joint committees.

Name

Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of the Southern Region

Legal name

Union of Vietnamese Student Associations – South Region

Website

https://uvsasouth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UVSA South is a 501(c)(3) non-profit regional coordinating body that unites Vietnamese Student Associations across 12 universities in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas through leadership summits, retreats, philanthropy projects, and civic engagement programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Community Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDALAHAF

Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Activities, Clubs & Campus Life

SECONDARYEDAMALAK

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

Keywords

• Student community services
• Cultural leadership programs
• Youth nonprofit services
• Community partnership programs
• Student association networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: UVSA South generates revenue through individual donations and corporate sponsorships. The organization offers a sponsorship packet for potential sponsors and has established multiple sponsorship tiers including Legacy, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Community tiers. Sponsors include local businesses, restaurants, and community organizations.
2. Collective Philanthropy Project (CPP): The CPP initiative raises funds for charitable causes. In 2025-2026, South donated $20,526.19 to Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH). Past donations include $16,911.24 to Vietnam Health Clinic (2024-2025) and $23,199.75 to Rock Paper Scissors (2023-2024).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of the Southern Region (UVSA South) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan, community-based umbrella organization that supports Vietnamese Student Associations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. It runs leadership development programs, youth camps, a podcast, a Community Partnership Program (CPP), and civic engagement resources for its member associations and partner schools.

Product overview

UVSA South is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan, community-based organization that serves as a regional coordinating body for Vietnamese Student Associations (VSAs) across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The organization offers a portfolio of leadership development programs including the annual Leadership Summit (a three-day conference), Camp Legacy (a weekend-long leadership retreat), the UVSA South Podcast, the Collective Philanthropy Project (CPP) for charitable giving initiatives, and Voting Resources for civic engagement. These programs work together to cultivate the next generation of Vietnamese community leaders through networking, cultural awareness, and community service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leadership Summit Annual leadership development summit that brings together Vietnamese Student Association officers and student leaders from Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas for workshops, networking, and training sessions.
• Camp Legacy Youth-oriented leadership and cultural camp for high school and college students that focuses on Vietnamese heritage, identity, and leadership skills.
• UVSA South Podcast Audio podcast produced by UVSA South covering community topics, student association spotlights, cultural discussions, and interviews with community members.
• Community Partnership Program (CPP) Program that coordinates partnerships between UVSA South and its 11-12 partner schools, providing member VSAs with shared resources, sponsorship channels, and cross-campus collaboration opportunities.
• Voting Resources Non-partisan civic engagement resources provided to student members to help them navigate voter registration and participation in elections.

Quantifiable outcome

• $20,526.19 donated to Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH) in 2025-2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered legacy sponsor, core, primary and past.

• OCA (Orange County Analyzer - implied business partner)legacy sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerLegacy sponsor supporting UVSA South events and initiatives
• Kirin Courtlegacy sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant business serving as Legacy sponsor
• Cindis Restaurantlegacy sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant business serving as Legacy sponsor
• Twaydabaelegacy sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness serving as Legacy sponsor
• CANA TEA COFFEElegacy sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage business serving as Legacy sponsor
• Mizu Lablegacy sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness serving as Legacy sponsor
• DripDroplegacy sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand serving as Legacy sponsor
• UNAVSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization for Vietnamese Student Associations. UVSA South participates in UNAVSA initiatives including the President Council, CPP Committee, and IT Committee. Alex Gobert serves as liaison through UNAVSA President Council.
• Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH)primaryStrategic or Co-development Partner2025-2026 CPP beneficiary. U.S.-based nonprofit improving quality of life for Vietnamese children with disabilities through vocational, occupational, and educational training programs.
• Vietnam Health ClinicpastStrategic or Co-development Partner2024-2025 CPP beneficiary. Received $16,911.24 in donations from UVSA South.
• Rock Paper ScissorspastStrategic or Co-development Partner2023-2024 CPP beneficiary. Received $23,199.75 in donations from UVSA South.
• One Body VillagepastStrategic or Co-development Partner2022-2023 CPP beneficiary (received $7,866.48) and 2013-2014 beneficiary (received $5,688.61).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Union of North American Vietnamese Student Associations (UNAVSA): National umbrella organization for Vietnamese Student Associations of which UVSA South is a regional affiliate. Operates shared committees (President Council, CPP, IT) and provides national-level programming, making it the most directly comparable counterpart.
• Vietnamese American Youth Leadership Alliance (VAYLA): Non-profit organization dedicated to Vietnamese American youth leadership development, civic engagement, and community service. Operates in a similar youth leadership and cultural identity mission space as UVSA South's Leadership Summit and CPP.

Broad incumbents

• OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates: National Asian Pacific American advocacy organization promoting civic engagement, community service, and cultural awareness. Operates as a broader incumbent across the same civic/cultural mission surface that UVSA South addresses within its Vietnamese-specific niche.
• National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP): Pan-Asian American professional organization providing leadership development, networking, and community programming. Comparable in its leadership development and career advancement offerings to UVSA South's Leadership Summit.

Emerging players

• Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF): Non-profit supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander students through scholarships, leadership programs, and research. Overlaps with UVSA South's student-focused leadership and education mission within the broader AANHPI ecosystem.

Regional players

• Vietnamese American Association of Houston: Regional Vietnamese American community organization serving the Houston metro with cultural programming, civic engagement, and community services. Comparable as a regional Vietnamese-American community organization but with a geographic rather than student focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/uvsasouth
• Facebookfacebook.com/uvsasouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uvsasouth
• Instagraminstagram.com/uvsasouth

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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