What happens when one decision to help becomes a mission that lasts more than 30 years?

In this episode of "What The Why?!?", Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with Brian Hjort, social entrepreneur and creator/director of Father Founded, to explore his decades-long mission helping Amerasians—particularly those from Vietnam and the Philippines—search for their American fathers and biological families.

Brian shares how his work evolved from letters and military records to DNA testing, genealogy, and international collaboration—all driven by perseverance, compassion, and a desire to help families find answers and connection.

👤 About Our Guest

Brian Hjort is a social entrepreneur and the creator/director of Father Founded. Since 1992, he has helped children of American soldiers and local women, especially those from Vietnam and the Philippines, search for their fathers and other family members in the United States.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3doYXQtdGhlLXdoeS9mZWVkLnhtbA

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Connect with Brian & Father Founded

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fatherfounded2413

🌐 Website: https://www.fatherfounded.org

💛 GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/fundraisers

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_BIIUYR2C1Y

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