MAUVSA

What is MAUVSA?

MAUVSA (Mid-Atlantic Union of Vietnamese Student Associations) is a non-profit and the umbrella organization for Vietnamese Student Associations at various schools in the Mid-Atlantic. MAUVSA serves the Vietnamese American community, unifies the Vietnamese Student Associations (VSAs) of the Mid-Atlantic region, and empowers young Vietnamese Americans by fostering cultural awareness, promoting social justice, and developing leadership.

Collective Philanthrophy Project (CPP)

The Collective Philanthropy Project (CPP) is an annual initiative that aims to bring together communities to work collaboratively toward a charitable cause. This project is a joint partnership between UNAVSA and its affiliated groups, which together support philanthropic efforts to make a positive impact on society.

The 2025 - 2026 beneficiary is Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH). VNAH is a U.S.-based non-profit, non-political, tax-exempt charitable organization founded in 1991 to assist Vietnamese with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups to regain mobility and improve their socio-economic status. Over the past 33 years, VNAH has implemented development projects and volunteer activities that have benefited several million people in Vietnam. VNAH participates in the Federal Government employee annual contribution campaign (CFC) where federal workers contribute to nonprofit organizations such as VNAH and others of their choice. VNAH's current CFC approved account is #10884.

Find out more at:
https://unavsa.org/
https://www.vnah-hev.org/

MAUVSA Advance Conference (MAC) XIV | February 20th - 22nd, 2026

The 14th Annual MAUVSA Advance Conference (MAC) will be held on Friday, February 20th, 2026 to Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Northern Virginia. MAC is MAUVSA’s biggest event of the year and it seeks to bring together over 400 young professionals from Asian-American communities around the Mid-Atlantic region and neighboring regions for the purpose of empowering these individuals with the right tools to become successful leaders in society.

For over a decade, MAC has joined together thousands of young adults for the purpose of empowering them with the tools to become successful leaders. Attendees have consistently taken away meaningful connections, life-long friendships, and profound inspirations from this event. On crossing another milestone, MAUVSA strives to carry forth this experience for every attendee.

This three-day conference is packed with engaging keynote speakers, popular entertainment, and invaluable networking opportunities. In addition, a series of insightful workshops will be offered to attendees. Many workshops offered during past conferences include exploration of leadership styles, entrepreneurship, project management, and cultural identity.

MAUVSA Leadership Camp (MLC) 12 | July 25th - 27th, 2025

Each summer, MAUVSA hosts a 3-day camp for its executive board members from member schools and general body members. Programming for the event emphasizes leadership, social interaction, and tips on how to improve your VSA. Camp highlights include: the MAUVSA games (team-building), campfire activities, keynote speakers, and insightful/development workshops covering a wide range of topics including, but not limited to: leadership, teamwork, and more.

The upcoming MLC 13 date and location will be announced through @MAUVSA on Instagram, stay tuned for more updates!