Vietnam, younger people speak: ‘for the future I would like happiness’
Interviews and testimonies collected by a Scalabrinian missionary among young people in Vietnam in search of happiness
Vietnam is experiencing rapid and significant changes, and among the younger generation there is a search for a future beyond money, aiming for happiness and personal fulfillment.
Vietnamese youth, many of whom were born after the war, face economic and social challenges, but they also carry a strong desire for justice and to build a life that reflects core values.
The Scalabrinian Secular Missionaries, who have been engaged in the country since 2018, tell how young people try to make sense of their existence by focusing on their personal mission.
Van, a young psychology graduate, wants to work with autistic children and sees her vocation as a call to give love and strength.
Hong, another young interviewee, is passionate about philosophy and hopes to use his knowledge to transform society.
In this context of change and quest, the Christian message of mercy and works of mercy plays a key role in guiding young people toward a life of value, love and hope, particularly during the Jubilee, which calls everyone to live a mission of hope and service.
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