Meet a Child - April 2010

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.

Full name: Y Nhim
Born: 1998 (12 years old)
Sex:   Female
Village: Dak Poxi, Dak Ha Community
Tribe: Sedang- Vinh Son 2 - Grade 3

Y Nhim’s parents are still alive. Her family is poor, and not enough food for eating; now she has enough condition for study. She likes to dance, and sing. “I would like to thank the Sisters and benefators, I will try to study” she said.

Note: Dennis Coyne took both pictures on this page during visit to Kontum. 

Full name: Y Boi
Born: 2000 (10 years old)
Sex: Female
Village: Kon Ponang, Ha Tay, Chu Pah Community
Tribe: Bahnar (Vinh Son 1) grade 4

Fatherless. Her family is very poor, and her mother could not afford the school fees, so she brought Y Boi to Vinh Son 2 orphanage, now Y Boi looks so happy, she does a little good at school, she likes to sing and dance.

Mr. Nanh provided the narratives for these stories.

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 you contact 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.