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 and … [Read More...]

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!

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.   Blankets The homes of our families often have no glass or barriers in the windows. When it gets cold, it is a necessity to have warm blankets, which our kids often share with siblings or their parents. We are … [Read More...]