VLab Berlin
VLab Berlin is a social enterprise that fosters German–Vietnamese cultural and educational exchange through events, consulting, and workshops.
About
VLab Berlin is a social entrepreneurship spin-off of Humboldt University Berlin, aiming to build cultural bridges between Germany and Vietnam. Originating from a student initiative in 2013, VLab Berlin facilitates dialogue and learning across generations and national backgrounds through cultural mediation, education, and consulting services. It offers both formal and informal spaces for exchange, such as lectures, workshops, network meetings, publications, and projects that make the diversity of Vietnamese-German perspectives more visible. The organization promotes intercultural competence and creates opportunities for cooperation among academia, the private sector, and society.
Products & Services
- Intercultural workshops
- Diversity management workshops and consulting
- Educational consulting for organizations and companies
- German–Vietnamese translation and interpretation services
- Publication and cultural event organization
- Open network meetings and discussion panels
- Support for internships between Germany and Vietnam
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Kitchen Stories: A cultural event series on Vietnamese migration and food culture
- International nursing recruitment partnership with MEDWING
- Annual Vietnamese Berlin Symposium addressing aging in the Vietnamese–German community
- 'Generation(en) erzählen': A digital storytelling video series on intergenerational and diasporic identities
- Vietnamese Berlin Walk: Guided tours showcasing Vietnamese migrant histories in Berlin
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Humboldt University of Berlin (Institute for Asian and African Studies)
- Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung
- Collaborative Research Center 1171 Affective Societies at Freie Universität Berlin
- MEDWING for international nursing programs
- VIA Berlin/Brandenburg e.V.
- Goethe-Institut
Awards & Recognition
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