Friends of
Vinh Son
Orphanage
Don't miss our May Newsletter:
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Happy Easter from Vinh Son!
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Celebrating the Life of Sister Dominic Savio Y Nao
- New security features installed at Vinh Son 6
- New ways to donate! Please leverage our online options
About Us
Friends of Vinh Son Orphanage, is a 501(c)3 that has been supporting nearly 800 Montagnard children in the Central Highlands of Vietnam since 2005. We provide a coordinated effort to raise resources (cash and in-kind gifts) to improve the 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
Friends of Vinh Son 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 on a daily basis
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The benefactors who make this effort possible
Our Guiding Principals:
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Our sole purpose is to help the children of the Vinh Son Orphanage
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We aim to 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 fresh vegetables
$1.00 buys 1 lb flour
$1.00 buys 3 lbs fresh fruit
$1.00 buys 4 lbs rice
$5.60 buys 1 gallon milk
$1.30 buys a dozen eggs
$3.25 buys 1 lb pork
$1.30 buys 1 lb fish
$5.45 buys 1 lb beef
$1,000 supports a college student for 1 year