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Phu Gia Kindergarten

Thursday, December 28th, 2023
December 28, 2023 – VNHelp inaugurated a satellite kindergarten in Phu Gia commune, Phu Vang District, Thua Thien Hue Province. Mr. & Mrs. Long Nguyễn and Van-Hạnh Nguyễn from California attended the event on behalf of the benefactors, Mr. & Mrs. Vu & Thi, Yen & Mira Nguyen Hitz. The school has 4 classrooms, an office, a kitchen, and restrooms.

An-Phu Foundation

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023
Nov 26, 2023 – VNHELP has extended full scholarships to selected college students from orphanages, offering them opportunities to pursue their academic dreams and transition beyond the orphanage’s boundaries. A majority of the graduated students have successfully secured stable jobs, affirming the program’s efficacy.
This initiative became a reality thanks to the generous contributions of Dr. Nam- Phuong Tran (AnPhu Foundation), Khanh Tran & Yen Nguyen.

Kidspire

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
November 2023 – Starting in November 2023, VNHELP has collaborated with Kidpsire to provide soft skill trainings to the orphans we support. The weekly sessions focus on leadership, girl empowerment, and tutoring. Participants include children from Dieu Giac, Tu Hanh, and Vinh Phuoc orphanages. Some VNHelp’s Nguyen Truong To scholarship recipients are also selected to attend these trainings.

Dental Care for orphans

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
Dental Care for orphans
October 3, 2023 – “The tooth and the hair are the root of a person”, Dentists with good hearts in Saigon partner with VNHELP in “Dental care for orphans” program, which encompassed various activities, such as providing free dental care to orphans and orphanage staff, offering guidance on oral hygiene, and ensuring they have a basic level of aesthetics for confidence.
The pilot program was held at Minh Tam dental office in Saigon, led by Dr. Tho Tran, DDS. It served two orphanages: Tu Hanh and Vinh Phuoc. Following the success of the pilot program, we will refine and expand the program to include all orphanages supported by VNHELP.

Bicycle Distribution Program

Thursday, September 7th, 2023
Bicycle Distribution Program

September 2023 – For children in remote villages, a bicycle is a cherished dream. As students progress to higher grades, the distance between their homes and schools only increases. Despite facing difficult circumstances, some children have to walk 2 kilometers, while others may need to cover up to 10 kilometers to reach their schools. These children dream of having a bicycle to make their journey easier.

In the three districts of Phong Điền, Nam Đông, and A Lưới in Thừa Thiên Huế Province, on the 19th, 20th, and 21st of September 2023, there were 110 students proudly holding 110 bicycles. It is a joyful and heartwarming sight that the VNHELP organization and the sponsor C & T Produce Wholesale in Houston, TX, have created.

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