September is a big month for the kids. Our newsletter tells how the kids prepare for school. Much different than we do here. The kids are excited about seeing old friends, meeting new firends and wearing thoer new uniforms. Martha has written an excellent recap for the kids.
Although FVSO does not get involved in adoption one of Australian partners has a wonderful current chapter in the life of Ga Ney. He was taken to Australia on a medical visa and has now achieved full Australian citizenship. Read his story in the newsletter.
July starts our Annual Fundraiser. This year our target is $160,000 between
July and December.To date we have recieved about 20% of our goal
This is right on track with previous years, so that is encouraging.
Achieving this goal will do so much to help the children and the nuns develop self-sustaining assets.
Patrick Leary
President, FVSO
Check out the September Newsletter.
www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1362165
About Friends of Vinh Son
Friends of Vinh Son Montagnard Orphanage, Vietnam, provides a coordinated effort to raise resources (cash and in-kind gifts) that provide a happier and more fulfilling quality of life for the children at the Orphanage.
The orphanage is administered by The Sisters of the Miraculous Medal who, with our help, provide:
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Primary and secondary education as directed by the Vietnamese government
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Life skills to ensure the children become self sufficient
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A safe environment
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Food, clothing, shelter and medical care
WE VALUE
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A safe, positive environment where the children have the opportunity to experience their unique cultural heritage
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An education that allows the children to live full and productive lives
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The caregivers who interact with the children
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The benefactors who make this effort possible
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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Our sole purpose is to help the children of the VinhSon Orphanage
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Successfully integrate the children into the Vietnamese society while being mindful of the political and cultural realities
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Our focus will be from a humanitarian perspective
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Funds and in-kind gifts will only benefit the children and their caregivers
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Executive Board Members, Board of Directors members, and Members at Large will endeavor to expand membership and increase funding
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Distribution of funds will be at the direction of the Executive Board and Board of Directors
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These principles drive every decision
Support The Children
Friends of Vinh Son Montagnard Orphanage, Vietnam, provides a coordinated effort to raise resources that provide a happier and more fulfilling quality of life for the children at Orphanage.
What your donation can do:
$1.00 buys 4.5 lbs of fresh vegetables
$1.00 buys 1 lb of flour
$1.00 buys 3 lbs of fresh fruit
$1.00 buys 4 lbs of rice .. 20 meals
$5.60 buys 1 gallon of milk
$1,000 supports 1 college student for 1 year
$1.30 buys a dozen eggs
$3.25 buys 1lb pork
$1.30 buys 1 lb of fish
$5.45 buys 1 lb beef
