Volunteer in Vietnam: ChildFund International

11.20.09 – One of our fans, David, brought ChildFund to our attention. Thanks David!

The Vietnamese Government in partnership with ChildFundVietnam and Unicef, World Vision, Save the Children, Plan will host a four-day National Children’s Forum in the days leading up to the 20th anniversary of the Convention on Rights of the Child.

Forum attendees include Vietnam Vice President Ngyuyen Thi Doan and other government representatives. Talks and discussions covered topics such as “child protection, nutrition, capacity building for teachers, upgrading health clinics, raising environmental awareness and supporting children in special circumstances.” Specifically, one group was concerned about the shortage of water and clean facilities for disabled students. (Childfund.org)

Vice President Doan assured attendees that their concerns are well taken and would be acted upon. She commented that “all children in the world have equal rights and it hurts … to see that big of a gap of children [living] among our nation and other areas.”

There are many other wonderful philanthropy projects featured on VTP. Please check them out under Initiatives category.
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About ChildFund International (http://www.childfund.org)

ChildFund International is inspired and driven by the potential that is inherent in all children; the potential not only to survive but to thrive, to become leaders who bring positive change for those around them.

The heart of ChildFund International remains the one-to-one connection made through child sponsorship. Our work began in 1938 with an effort to build orphanages for the children who had been left without homes or families in the wake of the second Sino-Japanese War.

These orphanages were funded by individuals in America who “sponsored” an orphaned child in China. This approach continues today.

What began as a modest effort to build and operate orphanages, has evolved into a global force working for children encompassing the globe. Our area of excellence and great strength is our deep understanding of children’s experiences of deprivation, exclusion and vulnerability, and our dedication to placing those experiences at the center of our policy and practice.

We work in 31 countries, assisting approximately 15.2 million children and their family members, regardless of race, creed or gender. Our distinctive approach focuses on working with children throughout their journey from birth to young adulthood, as well as with families, local organizations and communities globally to create the environments children need to thrive.

Photos belong to Childfund.org