The Anam Mui Ne, a resort inspired by Indochine-era design in Vietnam’s Mui Ne beach town, has provided three secure homes to local families facing hardship.
In partnership with the People’s Committee of Thuan Hoa Commune, the resort donated the houses built in Thuan Hoa Commune, Ham Thuan Bac District, Binh Thuan Province.
The project, funded by The Anam Foundation established by The Anam Group’s founder Pham Van Hien, was valued at 240 million dong (US$10,200) and began in mid-March 2025. Each house cost 80 million dong to build and was completed and handed over to the families on April 24, 2025.
One family, consisting of two spouses with disabilities and their child, previously lived in a dilapidated house beyond repair. Another farming family with three children had an old house they could not afford to rebuild. The third family, with two children, lived in a temporary shelter made of corrugated iron sheets without a toilet.
The new houses are constructed from cement-rendered brick and include a shaded, tiled concrete terrace, separate living space, bedroom, toilet and shower.
The Anam Foundation reflects Hien’s aim to create lasting positive change in communities near The Anam’s resorts in Vietnam. Beyond philanthropy, the foundation links sustainable tourism with local development, benefiting the people, environment and culture.
Its focus includes improving essential infrastructure such as clean water, sanitation and transport, supporting local artisans and businesses by incorporating their products into guest experiences, and providing vocational training in hospitality and trades for long-term employment opportunities.
The Anam Mui Ne and The Anam Cam Ranh contribute a share of their profits annually to the foundation, ensuring ongoing support for its projects.
“Shelter is such an important fundamental, and it was so rewarding to speak with the families about how much of a profound change these homes have made to their lives,” shared Hien.
“As part of The Anam Group’s dedication to responsible tourism, luxury hospitality goes hand-in-hand with meaningful social and environmental contributions. By investing in the well-being of our surrounding communities, The Anam Foundation helps create a sustainable future where both the resorts and local populations thrive together.”
She was most recently general manager at MGallery Gem Forest Nairobi and has held senior roles at Tribe and Trademark Hotels in Nairobi, the Drake Hotel, and Canopy by Hilton in Toronto.
