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Bringing the world to a small village in Vietnam
31/05/2021 childfund2020

Bringing the world to a small village in Vietnam

Sixteen-year-old Diep lives in a village in northern Vietnam. When she began school more than a decade ago, teachers relied on textbooks for sharing knowledge.  There were no computers in the classroom or ways to access the internet. Living in an isolated rural area, children like Diep rarely had the opportunity to travel to other…
Better schools for a better future of children

Better schools for a better future of children

In many ways Anh (pictured above) is like many eight-year-old girls: she loves playing with friends and with her toys, and she enjoys reading. When she grows up, she wants…
Four female leaders to inspire you on International Women’s Day

Four female leaders to inspire you on International Women’s Day

At ChildFund, we believe that gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but critical if we are to reduce poverty and advance the rights of girls and boys. On…
25 years creating positive changes for children and communities
25/11/2020 childfund2020

25 years creating positive changes for children and communities

I made my first visit to Vietnam early in 2006, soon after I started as CEO of ChildFund Australia. Back then, the dusty highway from the old Hanoi airport seemed to have more cattle than cars on the road, and both were outnumbered by the bicycles and motorbikes. So different today. The country has transformed…
When schools flourish, all flourish

When schools flourish, all flourish

In the middle of a mountainous area in Tan Lac district, kilometres away from the main road, stands the new Khieng branch of Phu Cuong preschool. Seeing it, no one…
ChildFund Pass It Back Coach Ha uses her skills to protect her community

ChildFund Pass It Back Coach Ha uses her skills to protect her community

Ha is a ChildFund Pass It Back coach in Hoa Binh, Vietnam, and a trained community-based health officer at her commune.  As a coach, Ha provides a range of learning…