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Ha reflects on two decades helping children in Vietnam
16/06/2020 adminchildfund

Ha reflects on two decades helping children in Vietnam

Some of Ha Dinh’s earliest memories are of walking through the rough, muddy streets of rural neighbourhoods in northern Vietnam. It was rare to see a paved footpath or a sealed road. People, bicycles and other vehicles would simply navigate or pound their way through the dirt and potholes to get to work and home.…
Progress through the eyes of a sponsorship volunteer

Progress through the eyes of a sponsorship volunteer

Writing letters builds friendships, self-esteem and basic literacy for children, and keeps sponsors in touch with their lives and progress. A complete exchange of letters takes about 16 weeks (six…
Prioritising maternal healthcare in rural Vietnam

Prioritising maternal healthcare in rural Vietnam

In 2010, ChildFund Vietnam helped to build a much-needed health centre in rural Bach Thong District. Seven years on, the eight-room health centre now provides services to around 500 patients…
Putting the children at heart
16/06/2020 adminchildfund

Putting the children at heart

Changes in teaching methodology have brought back positive outcomes for both teachers and students of Don Phong primary school in Bac Kan. On celebration of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day, let’s enjoy a story by Van, an experienced teacher from the school. In addition to infrastructure support, ChildFund has also improved the quality of teaching at the…
Building toilets to improve health in rural Vietnam

Building toilets to improve health in rural Vietnam

  In a country like Australia, it’s difficult to imagine what life would be like without a toilet in our home. But for 2.4 billion people around the world, this…
Positive social changes through Pass It Back

Positive social changes through Pass It Back

“I had never played any sport before. Playing rugby made me realise that I have special running skills, which is amazing! I am the fastest runner,” says thirteen-year-old Oanh, a…