Community Project

OPEN KNOWLEDGE VIETNAM

"Zero Barriers – No Limits"

A non-profit community project aiming to localize international standard textbooks from OpenStax, provide a 100% free digital library, and reinvest resources into The Unbound Scholarship.

Why We Exist?

Higher and K-12 education in Vietnam is facing 3 major barriers, preventing learners from accessing quality knowledge.

Language Barrier

Academic English and complex terminology limit the self-study and research capabilities of the majority of students.

High Textbook Costs

The cost of international standard textbooks is often too high for the average Vietnamese student, creating a financial burden.

Lack of Academic Libraries

The absence of an open, free, and accessible academic digital library where everyone can retrieve accurate knowledge.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To build an open knowledge ecosystem for Vietnamese people including: localizing international textbooks, building an open library, and creating a community scholarship fund.

Mission

To connect knowledge with learning opportunities. To break down all barriers hindering the academic pursuit of learners in Vietnam.

Core Values

Altruism

Zero Barriers

Community Driven

Ecosystem

Core Products

Localized Textbooks

Accurate translation and editing of high-quality textbooks from OpenStax, closely adhering to specialized terminology.

Digital Library

Modern, user-friendly online reading platform, easy to search and study on any device, completely free.

The Unbound Scholarship

A community scholarship fund raised from project activities, awarded directly to students in need.

Absolute Commitment

NO Fees

Provided completely free for everyone.

NO Ads

Pure learning experience, uninterrupted.

NO Registration

Instant access to all knowledge resources.

Beneficiaries & Impact

The project aims to break inequality in accessing high-quality education, bringing international academic standards to Vietnam and spreading the culture of knowledge sharing.

University Students

K-12 Students

Lecturers

Self-Learners

Social Impact

  • Bring international academic standards closer to learners in Vietnam.
  • Reduce educational inequality due to financial barriers.
  • Spread the open-source culture and the spirit of community knowledge sharing.

Implementation Roadmap

Long-term development plan from 2026 - 2029

Foundation Building

Establish the system, technical infrastructure, and call for community companionship.

'26
'27

Publishing 10+

Release the first 10 textbooks on the free digital library platform.

Expansion

Implement 20+ new textbooks and expand the scholarship network.

'28
'29

Growth

Achieve the goal of publishing 30+ new textbooks annually, covering various fields.

Organization

Led by experts and operated by the power of the community

Founding & Advisory Board

The project is initiated and professionally directed by educational experts, along with support from a reputable Advisory Board.

Dr. Bui Quang Diep
Dr. Tran Hai Trung

Operating Process

Operated 100% by the open community including:

Translation Force

A community of volunteers participating in translating textbooks.

Expert Board

Professional editing team, ensuring academic accuracy.

Technology Team

Managing the publishing, storage, and distribution platform.

Let's Unlock the Future Together

"Knowledge belongs to everyone"