On the sidelines of Doha Forum 2025, H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia, President of DMN, exchanged greetings with H.E. Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General of the United Nations. During their meeting, President H.E. Dao Manh Nghia highlighted the remarkable impact of the DMN Foundation and expressed appreciation for H.E. Ban Ki-moon’s leadership and the transformative work of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation in advancing global initiatives for sustainable development and positive change. �

H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia, President of DMN, attended the prestigious Doha Forum 2025 and its Youth Edition in Qatar. This year’s theme, “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress,” aligns closely with the mission of the DMN Initiative, SDGs Council, and DMN Foundation—we are moving from dialogue to actionable frameworks for meaningful change. Highlights from an inspiring week: Policy Leadership: Our President served as Co-Chair of the Geopolitics Roundtable, helping trans

“We don’t come to the table to take a side — we come to the table to build a path forward together.” – H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia, DMN President This was our President’s core message at the 2025 Kofi Annan Foundation Peace Address, where he was honoured to speak during the Peace Dialogue on Intergenerational Peacebuilding at Geneva Peace Week. Representing the DMN Initiative – SDGs Council – DMN Foundation, the UN Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY), and the SDG16 GYC, he

Our President H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia had the honor of representing the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI)  and the Erasmus Mundus Programme in International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development (ILGSPD)  at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) Global Forum and Young Professionals Programme , held at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, from 30 September to 2 October 2025 . A central feature of the symposium was the NEA Young Professionals Programme

DMN Foundation, Nam Yen United Project, and Hieu Giang Youth Union Partner to Support Disadvantaged Students in Hieu Giang Commune, Quang Tri Province The Nam Yen United Project and the DMN Foundation, in partnership with the Hieu Giang Youth Union, organized a significant Gift-giving ceremony on Friday, July 25, 2025, to provide material and educational support for disadvantaged students throughout the commune. At the heart of the ceremony was the presentation of 50 gift pac

The 63rd UN Graduate Study Programme: UN80 – Building Our Future Together  🌍🇺🇳 Representing Vietnam  and the DMN Initiative , our President participated in the 63rd United Nations Graduate Study Programme (GSP63)  at UN Geneva from 30 June to 11 July 2025 . This prestigious programme provided an in-depth immersion into the United Nations system and International Geneva. It offered direct engagement with senior officials from a wide range of UN bodies, including UNODA, UNDP

🌿 Held in Paris from 16–17 May , the General Assembly brought together over 100 participants to exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration, and share best practices across Erasmus Mundus programmes. This year's theme — “Go Green: Connect, Innovate, Sustain”  — underscored EMA’s commitment to environmental responsibility and to fostering an international, diverse, and interconnected community. 🗳️ President Nghia  actively engaged in plenary sessions, learned about EMA’s milest

On 12 June 2025, on behalf of the DMN Initiative – SDGs Council – DMN Foundation, H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia, President of the DMN...

H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia had the honor of attending the prestigious 19th Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA) General Assembly, which took...

H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia made a courtesy visit to several organizations involved in international affairs in Barcelona.   Creu Roja...

On 20 February 2025, at the esteemed Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI), H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia, who is the...

On January 1, 2025, Standing Committee, in a significant move aimed at enhancing the international presence and outreach of the DMN Initiative, officially designated Mr. Dinh Nhat Nam (Founder and Director of Nam Yen United), who currently holds the esteemed position of DMN Ambassador in the USA, to serve as the Head of the DMN Foundation Office in the USA. This appointment is not merely a procedural change but a strategic decision that underscores the importance of the DMN I

From August 25 to 31, 2024, H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia undertook a working visit to Japan under the Youth Leaders Fund for a World Without...

On 17 July 2024, Mr. Sawadogo Apollinaire Manegdlawendé, the DMN Ambassador in Africa and the Middle East, achieved a significant...

DMN President H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia has been honored to be chosen as a member of the inaugural group for the 2024 UNITAR Leaders for a...

🎉💐 On 10 July 2024 in Hanoi, the EU Delegation and representatives of EU Member States held a Pre-Departure Reception in celebration of...

On 7 June 2024, H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia - DMN President, visited Maxwell Chambers together with DMN Ambassadors in Vietnam, Ms. Le Thi...

From 22-26 May 2024, President H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia took the helm in chairing the General Meeting of Standing Committee of DMN...

From 15 April 2024 to 19 April 2024, H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia - The DMN President took part in the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2024...

On 19 April 2024, H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia, the President of the DMN Initiative - SDGs Council - DMN Foundation visited the ASEAN Korea...

🎉✨ Exciting Announcement! ✨🎉 We are delighted to unveil the official launch of the DMN website, marking a significant milestone in our...

On 31 January 2024, the leaders and members of standing committee of DMN Initiative - SDGs Council - DMN Foundation gave the financial...

H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia is among the 100 global youth that will join the first-ever cohort of the #YLF, the Youth Leader Fund for a World...

Today, DMN Initiative turns FIVE years old (1 November 2018 - 1 November 2023)! Make sure to keep an eye out for our Birthday...