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How sponsorship changed our village
17/11/2020 childfund2020

How sponsorship changed our village

Viet was nine years old when ChildFund Vietnam started sponsorship in his small village in Bac Kan province in the country’s northeast. He remembers his parents struggling to grow enough rice and fruit on their farm to provide for the family. His village – Don Phong, home to more than 2,300 people – had limited…
Da and her green thumb

Da and her green thumb

For a long time in history, people living in rural areas have survived on subsistence farming, with little of their produce left over for sale or profit. In addition, outdated…
Vietnamese player Mai proof that rugby is a game for everyone

Vietnamese player Mai proof that rugby is a game for everyone

Meet Mai, a young player, whose life has been transformed by her introduction to rugby in Vietnam through a ChildFund-supported programme working with community clubs. Mai lives with her grandparents…
Child led hygience activities at school
09/11/2020 childfund2020

Child led hygience activities at school

Luc Binh primary school had very poor water and sanitation facilities. When it rained, the chool’s ground quickly became a muddy yard, and classroom floors would become filthy with students coming in and out. The school did not have a proper toilet, waste bins or any other sanitation facilities. This affected the wellbeing of students,…
A green and clean environment for all

A green and clean environment for all

When ChildFund started its community development projects in Ha Vi in 2006, about 40% of households had access to sanitation facilities. Research showed that the health of community members was…
Water at the turn of a tap

Water at the turn of a tap

“It is very cold but I can boil a big pot of water for my family to have a bath. As you can see, we are building a house after…