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http://www.saigon.com/~vnhelp/

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                   5232 Claremont Ave., Oakland, CA 94618
                  Tel: (510) 658-8634 * FAX: (510) 658-8354
                          email: vnhelp@mcimail.com

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     Founded in 1991, VNhelp is a project-oriented, non-profit,
     tax-exempt, non-governmental organization. VNhelp's Mission is to
     assist children, families, and communities in Viet Nam in the
     areas of education and health care, and to promote cultural
     exchanges between Viet Nam and the United States.

 [Image]               Since its formation, VNHELP has provided the
                       following:

                          * Medical equipment, supplies, and books to
                            hospitals in Song Be, Can Tho
                          * Medical expertise to hospitals in Viet Nam
                          * Scholarships to needy college students
                            throughout Viet Nam
                          * Vocational training for disabled and street
                            children
                          * Educational assistance to schools in the rural
                            areas
                          * Office equipment and books to the Foreign
                            Language Center at Can Tho University
                          * Seed funding for Can Tho School for Handicapped
                            Children's income-generating "Bio-gas" project
                          * Vehicle for cultural and professional exchanges
                            between Viet nam and the U.S.
                          * Sewing machines and school supplies to disabled
                            students in Dong Anh Village, Ha Noi
                          * Financial aid to childcare centers and
                            orphanages in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh, and Can Tho
                          * Support for the Cultural and Physical
                            Development Center in Hue
                          * Research assistance for the Nom script

                       Please view About VNhelp for a brief history of
                       VNhelp, and Projects for descriptions of the current
                       projects

  VNhelp's contributions have brought hope, encouragement, and better life
                  to a people facing tremendous hardship.

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                    Please help us continue our programs

                     We need and appreciate your support

                 Please send donations to our address above.
                   All contributions are tax-deductible.

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                      [logo2] About VNhelp [Projects]

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   * Mission and Milestone
   * Board of Directors
   * Current Projects
   * A Brief History of VNhelp

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 Founded in 1991, VNhelp      Milestone
 is a project-oriented, non-  Since VNHELP's inception in 1991 to the
 profit, tax-exempt, non-     present, several VNHELP's volunteers have
 governmental organization    visited VNHELP-supported projects on separate
 (NGO).                       occasions to evaluate their progress and
                              successes and to share ideas and knowledge
 VNhelp's Mission is to       with people working in the medical and
 assist children, families,   educational fields.
 and communities in Viet
 Nam in the areas of          We have come to understand more deeply the
 education and health care,   tremendous difficulties facing people in Viet
 and to promote cultural      Nam. At the same time, we have witnessed that
 exchanges between Viet       VNHELP, through our supporters'
 Nam and the United States.   contributions, has made a tremendous impact
                              on the lives of children and disadvantaged
 VNhelp is operated by        communities in Viet Nam. VNHELP has brought
 a non-paid staff and         food, clothing, and school supplies to the
 volunteers. Fundings are     children in Viet Nam. VNHELP has donated much
 donated from individuals,    needed medical supplies to rural hospitals,
 and raised from fund-        improving the health care provision of
 raising events.              underserved populations. Most of all,
                              VNHELP's contributions have brought hope and
 5232 Claremont Ave.          encouragement to a people facing tremendous
 Oakland, CA 94618            hardship.
 Tel: (510) 658-8634
 FAX: (510) 658-8354          And these projects have not been realized
 -----------------------      without the generous supports from supporters
                              like you.
 Board of Directors:
 * Nguyen Nam, Chair
 * Huynh Thu Luong
 * Nguyen Manh
 * Robert Henderson           [Image]
 * Do Anh Thu
 * Nguyen Quang Tuong
 * Tran Kim Anh,
 Executive Director

 Avisory Board:
 * Chung Hoang Chuong
 * Nguyen Qui Duc
 * Nguyen Do Van Hanh
 * Christopher Jenkins
 * Judith Ladinsky
 * Ying Lee
 * Nguyen Thanh Nguyen

Since its formation, VNHELP has provided the following:
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* Medical equipment, supplies, and books to hospitals in Song Be, Can Tho
* Medical expertise to hospitals in Viet Nam
* Scholarships to needy college students throughout Viet Nam
* Vocational training for disabled and street children
* Educational assistance to schools in the rural areas
* Office equipment and books to the Foreign Language Center at Can Tho
University
* Seed funding for Can Tho School for Handicapped Children's
income-generating "Bio-gas" project
* Vehicle for cultural and professional exchanges between Viet nam and the
U.S.
* Sewing machines and school supplies to disabled students in Dong Anh
Village, Ha Noi
* Financial aid to childcare centers and orphanages in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh,
and Can Tho
* Support for the Cultural and Physical Development Center in Hue
* Research assistance for the Nom script

VNhelp's Current Projects:
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* Health Education.Fund the publication and distribution of health care
booklets to Mekong Delta clinics.
* Nguyen Truong To College Scholarship Fund.Award more than 100 scholarships
a year to needy students in Ha Noi, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Can
Tho.
* Educational Radio Program.Supply educational materials, and fund the
weekly broadcast program and annual Environmental Awareness Contest for
elementary and secondary school students.
* Vocational Training for Disabled Children.Support classes in sewing,
woodworking, and traditional Eastern healing practice Can Tho and Da Nang.
* Street Children Program.Fund daily hot meals, clothing, and vocational
training in Can Tho Province.
* Assistance to Rural Schools.Provide school supplies, and fund awards of
encouragement to 1,200 elementary and junior high school students in Ha
Tinh, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, and Da Nang provinces.
* Cultural and Professional Exchanges.Assist professionals in the United
States and in Viet Nam in sharing resources on public health, education, and
cultural heritage.
* Support for the Cultural and Physical Development Center in Hue.

A Brief History
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 [Image]                1989 -

                             Several humanitarian projects in Viet Nam had
                             been started through isolated efforts by
                             different individuals. These early projects
                             included university scholarships and various
                             types of assistance to health education
                             projects and children. To effectively
                             coordinate these efforts, these individuals
                             decided to pool their meager resources
                             together to form VNHELP.

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 [Image]                1991 -

                             VNHELP was incorporated as a nonprofit
                             organization in July. There were four
                             Directors, six Advisory Board members, six
                             Project Coordinators, and about 40 supporters.
                             During the first three months, $3,000 was
                             raised.

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 [Image]                1992 -

                             VNHELP developed two new projects in
                             education-- Educational Radio Program,
                             Assistance to Rurals Schools.

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 [Image]                1993 -

                             More than 200 Nguyen Truong To College
                             scholarships had been awarded to students
                             throughout Viet Nam in the third year of the
                             scholarship program.

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 [Image]                1994 -

                             Expanded efforts in outreach and fundraising:
                           * VNHELP Third Anniversary Celebration in
                             Oakland, May 1994.
                           * Dang Thai Son Piano Concert in November 1994.

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 [Image]                1995 -

                           * VNHELP acquired a base office in Oakland,
                             California.
                           * There are currently 7 active projects in Viet
                             Nam, two of which were started this year.
                           * Begun support the Street Children Program in
                             Can Tho.
                           * Published Personal Health Care Manual.
                           * VNHELP Fourth Anniversary Celebration,
                             November 1995.
                           * VNHELP's Viet Nam Health Project Coordinator
                             visited Bay Area, December 95.

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 [Image]               1996 -

                          * The first five disabled students in Da Nang
                            received VNHELP scholarships.
                          * 488 Scholarships had been awarded to college
                            students throughout Viet Nam in the fifth year
                            of the Nguyen TruongTo Scholarship Program.
                          * Efforts in outreach and fundraising:
                               o "Mu`a Thu Cho Em" Musical Concert in Santa
                                 Clara, September 1996.
                               o Theme "Volunteers Appreciation"--VNHELP
                                 celebrated its fifth year, November 1996.
                               o Published VNHELP 1997 Calendar.

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