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Son La school Visit

Tuesday, February 14th, 2023

In February 2023, Mr. PVT from California visited three schools built by VNHelp a couple years ago in Tu Nang commune, Yen Chau district, Son La province. He wrote in his letter to VNHelp:
“The most memorable thing about this trip was that we were able to meet with the teachers and the local people. Everyone repeatedly told me that the students love their new school so much that they look forward to going to school everyday and they even want to have classes on Sundays. They are very proud that their schools are, in every respect, better and more beautiful than other schools built by the government. Not only that, the schools keep students cool in the summer and warm in the winter.”

VNHELP Achievements in 2022

Saturday, December 31st, 2022
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Warm clothing for needy children

Friday, December 9th, 2022

It gets very cold in the central region of Vietnam. The students in the poor areas do not have the appropriate warm clothing to protect them from the cold. In December 2022, VNHelp provided 495 sweaters/jackets to the students of Avao preschool located in Dakrong district, Quảng Trị as well as the students of Điền Hòa preschool located in Phong Điền district, Thừa Thiên Huế.
Sincere thanks to the benevolent sponsors who responded to the appeal of Ms. Yên Thao and donate to provide warm clothing to the needy children. This much needed support has provided both joy and warmth to the children in these regions.

Na Pan School

Tuesday, March 29th, 2022

At the same time the construction of Na Pản school began, in March 2022, VNHelp also started the construction of Chan III Kindergarten, located about 25 km from the residential town, distant by high mountain roads and steep passes. The school is in Cay village, Ngoi Cay commune, Muong Ang district; it is at the border of Son La and Dien Bien provinces. There are 55 preschool-age children of the H’mong ethnic group. The current school site is roofed with temporary corrugated iron. The classrooms are very hot in the summer. In the rainy and stormy season, rain on the roof is very noisy, and the roof is often punctured and blown off.
VNHelp has cooperated with Truc Lam Company (Vietnam) and A Child Unchained Corp (USA), who jointly fund the construction of a new school with 02 classrooms, 01 teacher room and other facilities. The teacher’s room is where the teachers will stay at school during the week because they cannot go home every day (it’s just too far!). This school is expected to be ready for use in August 2022.

Small Business

Monday, February 28th, 2022

One might consider the Covid-19 crisis in Vietnam is over, but infected cases continue to rise though the number of life loss has been reduced. VNHelp continues to help people affected by the pandemic. In partnership with Missionaries of Faith Vietnam, we provide funds to help people get back on their feet after they have been unemployed for many months and have had no income during the Covid-19 crisis in 2021.
In Febuary (2/2022), thirteen families were selected to receive a fund to restore their business. Each family received an amount between $200 and $500 to seed their business. Among the successful stories are Mr. & Mrs Thai Phuong & Kim Loan in Thu Duc with their online grocery store and Mr. & Mrs. Van Phuong & Ngoc Bich in Bac Lieu with their online plants & succulents store. They report a daily income of $25-$35. Other beneficiaries reopened a machine shop, resumed a food delivery service, and reopened a food stand, etc. After their business is picked up, they will return the fund for us to assist other families. A modest amount in USA goes a long way to help a small vendor in Vietnam.