What We Do
Slums of Hanoi: Many impoverished people from the countryside go to Hanoi in search of jobs and a better life for their children. Instead, they find discrimination, heroin, prostitution, and illiteracy for their children. Families In Vietnam (FIV) works to enroll these children in school and to provide a safety net when families fall deep into social destruction. Spending time in the slums of Hanoi, volunteers and staff are welcomed into homes and … [Read More...]
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We believe that education is the primary means for children to escape the cycle of poverty which grips their families. For less than a dollar a day, you can provide a child with the opportunity of a lifetime! D's mother is illiterate and his father has minimal literacy. His mother works selling postcards and dried squid and does not earn enough to afford his school fees for 1st grade. He has three older siblings that work hard in school. … Click here to see all the children who need sponsors!
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A new way to change the world for a child in Vietnam - donate monthly! Donate any amount monthly, and you can specify how you prefer your donations be used. For example, our greatest needs right now are for tutoring, food support, and college expenses. … Click here for ways you can make a difference!