Authentic vietnamese cooking experience

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La experiencia

📍 Location: Danang or Hoi An, Vietnam
⏳ Duration: 1 day (4-5 hours)
💰 Program Fee: $50 per person (10% discount for each additional participant, up to 10 people)

This Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Experience is part of HerKitchen, a social-impact initiative under Catalyst for Change Vietnam (C4C). Unlike typical cooking classes, HerKitchen is a vocational training program that equips single mothers with professional cooking skills.

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Que ofreces?

5 horas de ayuda por día

Cocina: Prepara las comidas para los huéspedes.

Mano de Cocina: Ayuda a preparar, terminar y servir comidas.

Cuota extra requerida

Valor: US$ 50 Por dia

Cuantía destinada a: Beneficios para los voluntarios y Materiales para las actividades de los voluntarios

Descripción: Sustainability of the Initiative: Your participation helps sustain this social-impact program, allowing more women to gain confidence, financial stability, and a pathway to self-sufficiency. Furthermore the fees are covering the costs of material used during the sessions.

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Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación privada: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto privado. Sí, un cuarto solo para ti.

Habitación del equipo: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otras personas.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Puedes usar libremente nuestra lavandería.: Hay un lugar especial donde se lava la ropa sin costo.

Tours gratis: Te llevamos a tours y paseos por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Fiestas gratis: Obtén pases gratis a las mejores fiestas de la ciudad.

Eventos gratis: Obtén pases gratis para los mejores eventos de la ciudad.

Bicicletas a tu disposición: Puedes usar nuestras bicicletas cuando quieras.

Traslado: Te buscaremos cuando llegues y te llevamos a nuestro lugar.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Certificado: Obtén un certificado de culminación una vez que hayas terminado tu experiencia.

Internet de Alta Velocidad: Internet de alta velocidad para trabajar remotamente

Espacio de Trabajo Dedicado: Espacio específico para trabajar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglés Intermedio o Vietnamita Intermedio

Entre 18 y 60 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

Seguro de viaje

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

📍 Location: Danang or Hoi An, Vietnam
⏳ Duration: 1 day (4-5 hours)

Program Introduction
This Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Experience is part of HerKitchen, a social-impact initiative under Catalyst for Change Vietnam (C4C). Unlike typical cooking classes, HerKitchen is a vocational training program that equips single mothers with professional cooking skills.

Through this program, single mothers learn, teach, and earn—training international volunteers in traditional Vietnamese cuisine while building confidence and financial independence. Many of them go on to work at C4C volunteer houses across Vietnam or start their own micro food businesses.
By joining this program, you will learn the secrets of authentic Vietnamese cooking while supporting women on their journey to self-sufficiency.

Program Overview
This one-day immersive experience allows participants to:
✅ Learn traditional Vietnamese cooking techniques with single mothers training as chefs.
✅ Prepare and enjoy authentic homemade dishes.
✅ Understand the role of food in Vietnamese culture through personal storytelling.
✅ Support vocational training that helps single mothers build better futures.


Why Join?
By participating in this program, you:
✅ Gain a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture through food and personal storytelling.
✅ Support single mothers in gaining financial independence through vocational training.
✅ Take home delicious recipes and new cooking skills that allow you to recreate the flavors of Vietnam.

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Actividades & Turnos

Vietnamese Cooking with HerKitchen
Hands-on cooking session led by single mothers training as chefs.
Learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
Gain insights into Vietnamese food culture—family traditions, flavors, and techniques.
Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal that you prepared.
Storytelling session: Learn about the journeys of single mothers, their challenges, and how food has given them a new path forward.

Program Schedule
Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) | Vietnamese Cooking Workshop
Introduction: Overview of Vietnamese cuisine, cooking techniques, and food culture.
Select menu and walk to nearby local market to buy cooking materials.
Hands-on cooking session: Learn to prepare 3-4 traditional dishes, such as:
Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese crispy pancake)
Gỏi chay (Vietnamese Vegetarian Salad)
Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh spring rolls)
Bún Thịt Nướng (Grilled pork with vermicelli)
Ram (Vietnamese-style spring rolls, crispy and savory)
Phở Cuốn (Pho noodle rolls stuffed with beef and herbs)
Đậu Khuôn Sốt Cà (Tofu in tomato sauce, a simple yet flavorful dish)
etc

Storytelling session: Single mothers share their experiences, including:
How food is helping them rebuild their lives
Their aspirations—whether it’s running a small food business or working at a C4C volunteer house
Lunch: Enjoy the meal together, creating a communal dining experience.

Afternoon (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) | Cultural Food Discussion & Reflection
The Deeper Meaning of Vietnamese Cuisine:
The emotional and family connections to food in Vietnamese culture.
The importance of vocational training for women’s empowerment.
How culinary skills help single mothers gain financial stability.
Q&A session with the chefs: Learn more about traditional recipes and the women’s personal journeys.

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Reglas

Volunteers are required to follow C4C's housing regulations, including adhering to Vietnamese laws, maintaining a clean living space, and refraining from returning late or staying overnight away from the accommodation.