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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
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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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