Development Ratings

Blue Dragon employs a team of passionate social workers, psychologists, child rights advocates, educators and support staff. Particularly, they have a small team (6) of full-time foreign volunteers who support their communication, social work, education and maintenance departments. In addition, they have a number of local and foreign volunteers who work on a part-time basis in their education department. These volunteers teach elective classes and provide tuition before and after school.

The current structure of Blue Dragon is quite flat – coordinators report to Michael Brosowski, the Director. Accordingly, staff have substantial input into decision-making. There is currently no formal Board of Trustees, although one is being established at the moment.

In 2009, Blue Dragon reported total income of $463 thousand, a 28% increase year-on-year. Restricted income was $313 thousand, accounting for 67% of total income, and recording a 31% increase year-on-year. 84% went directly to support the children with 71% deployed on the Step Ahead project in Hanoi, 6% on Stay in School – Bac Ninh, 15% on Hoi An Children’s Home, and 9% on Safe and Sound – Hue.

A lean 9% was spent on the management and organization in 2009. Cost per employee is approximately $4,000 annually and Blue Dragon benefits from a large pool of expat and local volunteers.

In 2009, Blue Dragon reported total income of $463 thousand, a 28% increase year-on-year. Restricted income was $313 thousand, accounting for 67% of total income, and recording a 31% increase year-on-year. 84% went directly to support the children with 71% deployed on the Step Ahead project in Hanoi, 6% on Stay in School – Bac Ninh, 15% on Hoi An Children’s Home, and 9% on Safe and Sound – Hue.

A lean 7% was spent on the management and organization. Cost per employee is approximately $4,000 annually and Blue Dragon benefits from a large pool of expat and local volunteers.