Volunteerism: Best platform for personal and professional development: Tuan Nguyen at TEDx uOttawa

Ask not where life can take you -- ask where you can take life!

Tuan Nguyen, a philanthropist and entrepreneur, began his life with a simple goal of always making a positive difference in people's lives. Surviving death during his escape after the fall of Viet Nam in 1975, he sees the world from a lens of gratitude and has been the foundation for all his hopes, dreams, and vision. His stories demonstrates how volunteerism is the best platform for professional and personal development.

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