As an approved 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, Friends of Vinh Son Montagnard Orphanage, Vietnam, raises resources (cash and in-kind gifts) to directly benefit the children. The orphanage is administered by The Sisters of the Miraculous Medal who, with our help, provide:

1. Primary and secondary education

2. Life skills to ensure the children become self sufficient

3. A safe environment

4. Food, clothing, shelter and medical care

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WE VALUE

• A safe, positive environment where the children have the opportunity to experience their unique cultural heritage

• An education that allows the children to live full and productive lives

• The caregivers who interact with the children

• The benefactors who make this effort possible

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Our sole purpose is to help the children of the VinhSon Orphanage

• Successfully integrate the children into the Vietnamese society while being mindful of the political and cultural realities

• Our focus will be from a humanitarian perspective

• Funds and in-kind gifts will only benefit the children and their caregivers

• Executive Board Members, Board of Directors members, and Members at Large will endeavor to expand membership and increase funding

• Distribution of funds will be at the direction of the Executive Board and Board of Directors

• These principles drive every decision