Our programs in Vietnam have grown thoughtfully and substantially since 2004, when we responded as the first non‐profit organization to bring antiretroviral medication for children living with HIV into two Vietnam orphanages. By 2008, with newly established PEPFAR funding, we added more intensive and comprehensive interventions for orphans and for community children in Ho Chi Minh City and other southern provinces.
Today, we continue to increase our reach to support disadvantaged children from all walks of life in Vietnam.
CURRENTLY SERVING
PROGRAMS IN VIETNAM
Element of Play®
We opened our first Element of Play® program learning space in 2014. Over the last six years, 12 more Learning Spaces have opened, reaching from Northern to Southern Vietnam, and providing early childhood programming for more than 600 children and families. We continue to provide training and enrichment for local teams and caregivers to ensure sustainable results at all community-based locations.
Skills Development
With the passage of time, children in our programs have grown and begun to face new challenges as young adults. Many are ageing out of group homes and centers without the necessary skills and knowledge for the workforce, married life, or the general skills needed for successful independence. Our programs have grown as well, developing a support system for more than 1,000 at-risk adolescent and youth that responds to their unique needs.
Camp Colors of Love: Children and Youth Living with Serious Illness
Since 2008, through a partnership with SeriousFun Children’s Network, we have created annual summer camp experiences for children and youth living with serious illness. Our camp provides opportunities for bonding, building friendships, and increasing self-confidence in young campers.
In Vietnam, Camp Colors of Love (CCL) activities are designed to teach children life-skills, interpersonal-skills, healthcare knowledge, and to renew their resilience and sense of hope in the most exciting and creative ways. Held outside of Ho Chi Minh City, children with serious illnesses have the chance to camp in platform tents, splash on slip and slides, paddle in canoes and enjoy a festival night.
PARTNERS IN VIETNAM
We work in partnership with more than 30 institutions and schools in 11 cities and provinces of Vietnam via the leadership of People’s Aid Coordinating Committee (PACCOM) and the provincial People’s Committees.
The following are our key partners at the provincial level: The Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Department, the Education and Training Department, the Health Department, children’s hospitals and universities.
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SUPPORT WWO VIETNAM
Our innovative programming breaks down stigma and builds critical life skills for marginalized children to thrive. When children learn to overcome challenges, they make tremendous progress in becoming strong, successful adults. Your gift will ensure children, families and communities in Vietnam are able to play, learn and thrive.
