1. Terre des hommes, an organization established in 1960 to help children, is celebrating its 50th anniversary and 20 years working in Vietnam. 2. The organization has helped develop innovative approaches to care for and protect street children, as well as models for integrating youth, but recognizes that local partners should take the lead going forward. 3. While Vietnam has made progress in reducing poverty and achieving development goals, challenges remain for vulnerable children, and local groups are now capable of continuing this important work without foreign assistance.