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Archive for the ‘Community Development’ CategoryGiuc Tuong Kindergarten in Kien Giang ProvinceMonday, March 28th, 2016On Feb 20, 2016, VNHelp opened another school – Giuc Tuong Kindergarten in Kien Giang Province. VNHelp’s Executive Director, Thu Do, Mr. Huong Le of Lee Laundromat and Rotary Club of San Jose attended the opening ceremony. There were a a hug e crowd of students and parents joining the ceremony and they were all so excited about this new school.
Children performing at the ceremony Cute faces!
Sponsors handing out backpacks to students Ribbon cutting ceremony
Cau Tuong Lai – Tuong Lai BridgeThursday, March 17th, 2016VNHelp built a bridge nearby the school we constructed in Thới Quản Village, Gò Quao District, Kien Giang Province. It provides students a safe way to cross the river to go to school. The construction of the bridge was sponsored by Mr. Huong Le (Lê Văn Hưởng) of Lee Laundromat in northern CA. Per the local tradition, the bridge was blessed by a Buddhist priest (most people in the area are Buddhist). On Feb 19 2016, VNHelp’s Executive Director, Thu Do, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new bridge.
The bridge was blessed by a buddhist priest Walking on the new bridge
Group picture with local people Ribbon cutting ceremony Lien Minh ClinicTuesday, March 15th, 2016VNHelp continues to support Lien Minh Clinic in Nam Dinh Province in 2016. VNHelp’s Executive Director, Thu Do, visited the clinic on Feb 23. She met with doctors, clinic workers, and 14 family nurses and observed their operations. The clinic provides services including medical examinations, maternity care, and pediatric care. It serves a population of 10,000 people.
Medical check for local people Meeting with clinic staff
Clinic landscape Group picture Orphanages for childrenTuesday, March 15th, 2016In 2015, five orphanages continued to receive support from VNHelp. These orphanages cared for 422 children. VNHelp was able to connect sponsors in the US to 282 of these children. Besides providing the fund for food and education, we also funded regular English and computer classes at the orphanages.
Computer classes for orphans Children from Dieu Giac Orphanage Children from Thien An Orphanage Children from Tu Hanh Orphanage Join the VNHELP Community Engagement Committee!Thursday, March 21st, 2013 Are you interested in learning more about Vietnam and the social issues the country faces? Do you have a can-do attitude and believe that every individual can contribute to making this world a better place? Are you looking for a better way to get involved? If you answered yes, yes, and yes, then VNHELP wants you to be part of our newly formed Community Engagement Committee! The Community Engagement Committee (CEC) will work closely with VNHELP to generate awareness and raisefunds for poverty alleviation in Vietnam. Beyond that, you’ll also have the opportunity to lead new initiatives, learn about various causes, educate the community, and form friendships with good people who share your values. For more mature individuals, this is a great chance to give back to your community on a deeper level. For younger individuals, you’ll learn leadership skills and receive mentorship from your peers. (Click on “Read the rest of this entry” below to see additional details.) |
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