Ottawa, July 22 -- From promoting Vietnamese culture and teaching the language online to empowering young people, Phan Thi Quynh Trang is helping a new generation of Vietnamese Canadians stay connected to their roots while building bridges between the two countries.

As a mother raising a child in Canada, Trang saw firsthand the challenges Vietnamese families face in preserving their mother tongue and cultural identity. That experience inspired her to create opportunities for young Vietnamese Canadians to learn the language, explore their heritage and strengthen their connection with the homeland.

Trang is the founder and Chair of the Canada-Vietnam Culture and Education Council (CVCEC), a Canadia-based non-profit orgtanisation that targ...