About Us

The Lifestart Foundation is a grassroots, not-for-profit charity that helps disadvantaged Vietnamese people and their families to become self-sufficient. Founded in 2000 by Australian Karen Leonard OAM and supported by a team of dedicated volunteers, the Foundation applies a holistic approach to helping those in need through access to education, proven working programs and initiatives which are designed to effect a generational change. The team works to create sustainable and ongoing income streams for the disadvantaged via education scholarships and vocational training schemes. Assistance also comes in the form of house building, safe accommodation, transportation, medical support and dental treatment. The Lifestart Foundation continues to develop projects that will enable the charity to become self-sufficient. These include the production and sale of Longlife Natural Body Products and the Lifestart Foundation Online Store. As a registered charity in both Australia and Vietnam, the Lifestart Foundation guarantees that all donations will go towards the funding of philanthropic projects in Vietnam.