Mercury Center was founded by two humble street vendors. Peter and his brother, came from difficult beginnings. Hidden in a quiet
village, living in poverty with no real opportunity to build a future they
decided to move to Hanoi. Here they started out as street vendors fighting to
change their lives. After an early experience with foreign customers, they
realized that the standard of English in Vietnam was simply not enough. From
that point, they taught themselves English and vowed to help other lower class
children who couldn’t afford the steep price of English education in
Vietnam.
· After 4 years, Mercury
is a rising community of people from around the world that has shared its
culture, experiences and knowledge, giving thousands of less fortunate students
a chance to study the English language and look to a brighter future.
The
youth of Vietnam is a vibrant, passionate, striving to learn community. Always
eager to gain from other peoples experiences and forever trying their best.
Together with our members who have truly brought their enthusiasm, knowledge
and kind-heartedness everyone has made for an unforgettable experience on both
sides.
Our
aim has always been to bring the English language and the world culture to the
young people of Vietnam whilst helping them grow and strive for a better world.
Bringing joy to these children or giving a great experience to people traveling
the world has been a great privilege.
We want to continue supporting Vietnams growth and
help you enjoy an unforgettable experience teaching fantastic children. Join
the family and enjoy discovering the Vietnamese
culture, an extraordinary cuisine, great downtime, a new language, and
plenty of adventures to some of the best places the world has to offer.
Vision
A
society in which young people are empowered and legitimized as active and
innovative contributors to a sustainable world.
Mission
To
empower and support youth to build their capacity to affect long-term changes
in regards to development issues.
Values
Integrity
is our primary value because it sets the standard for everything we do and
believe in.
Fairness
is crucial for determining what is best for any situation, from the way we
treat our staff and volunteers to how we resolve conflicts.
Reliability
and personal responsibility are necessary for maintaining consistency between
our actions and principles.