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Below are the images and brief biographies for this month's children. Our goal is give you, the visitor, an opportunity to meet some of the children and their special circumstances. We add new children each month; so stop back and meet the children of Vinh Son on a regular basis.
Y Prim and Y Chuen
Young
girl- Born: February 2nd, 1995
Village: Plei Tower, Gialai Province
Race: Jrai
Orphan
Grade: 4th
Hobby: She likes to sing, dance, and play with the younger children. She is 13 years old
and has a learning disability; she is in the 4th grade. She likes
to play with the children very much
Y Chuen - Born: 2006
Village: Dak Doa, Gialai Province
Race: Jrai
Situation: orphan - no other information available at this time.
Y
Guan
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Y Guan
Y Guan (with Dave Chaix)
Born: April 24th, 2004
Village: Dak Mut, Kontum Province
Race: Sedang
Situation: motherless
Grade: Kindergarten
Hobby: She likes to dance.
Although only 4, Y Guan
has recognized Dave from his trips when she 2, 3, and now 4.
She immediately goes to him when he enters the room to be held in
his arms.
Help Support the Children:
Tax-deductible donations and checks to:
Vinh Son Orphanage (VSO)
P.O. Box 9322
Auburn, CA 95604-9322
E-mail us
Use the following link to make a donation online with your credit card:
When feasible, we also accept in-kind donations or Gift Certificates to purchase toys and goods for the Children.
Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions:
Updated July 7, 2008
1. Can I adopt a child from Vinh Son?
Answer: Yes. However, children are only available for adoption through licensed agencies by the Vietnamese government and the embassies of the respective governments where prospective parents are citizens.
As of July 1, 2008, Vietnam is not accepting new
adoption applications from the U.S. - this was reported on the PBS
News Hour.
2. How difficult is it to adopt?
Answer: Very time consuming and difficult. But some children have been adopted.
3. Will VSO help me in this process?
Answer: No. We can only refer you to the appropriate people that we know that can assist in these matters. Our mission/charter does not permit us to be involved in the adoption process.
4. Can people volunteer to work at the orphanages?
Answer: Yes - Many people from all over the world have come to assist the caregivers with these wonderful children. If you are interested, contact us at the email address above and we can facilitate your request with the appropriate person at the orphanage. However, in addition to your passport, you must have a visa from the government of Vietnam. Make sure that their embassy in your country with sufficient lead time to receive the appropriate approval to travel to the Central Highlands and the city of Kontum.
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