Families in Vietnam

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 … [Read More...]

Featured child! N. is a wonderful 11-year-old boy whose mother and father are in prison for dealing heroin. N. has a great sense of humor and does well in school. He is the only one of 4 siblings to remain in school – we are so proud of him! 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! … Click here to see all the children who need sponsors!

Blankets, bicycles, books, and more! Choose exactly what your donation will provide by choosing from our current list of needs. Every cent of your donation goes to the families and children as we underwrite any money transfer fees ourselves.   Blankets The homes of our students in Lang Son are often literally just 4 walls and a roof, without even any glass or barriers in the windows. When it gets really cold, some have makeshift wooden shutters … [Read More...]