OUR PARTNERS

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OUR PARTNERS

Thien Chi understands the importance of partners in building community programs and fundraising, so we always try to diversify the relationship with other partners.

Mekong Plus  is an International non-profit non-government organization who helped to initiate these two local Vietnamese NGO's, Thien Chi and Anh Duong. Mekong Plus continues to raise funds (in Europe mainly) which are channeled to Thien Chi and Anh Duong. Mekong Plus has no other programs in Vietnam. Thien Chi and Anh Duong are encouraged to raise funds on their own and have been quite successful at this.

Anh Duong (ie “Sun Ray”)  is also a Vietnamese non-profit non-government organization conducting poverty-reduction and community development programs in poor and remote areas of Hau Giang province.

Both Thien Chi and Anh Duong provide support for those households living in poverty in their districts of operation. Employment Creation programs are especially important in breaking the cycle of poverty as they provide skills and techniques to maintain ongoing sustainable employment and raise the capacity of families to increase their income. Current programs employ over 300 locals (95% women) and include:

  • Home groups: Hand-made quilts, cushions, rugs, water hyacinth bags, paper mache decorations and other handicraft items
  • Bamboo & Rattan Workshops: producing our innovative bamboo bicycles and bamboo handicrafts eg: bowls, vases, plates, trays, small tables etc and rattan sticks and decorations

Mekong Quilts  are business entities established by Thien Chi and Anh Duong (with the help of Mekong Plus) to retail the community handicrafts produced through their Employment Creation projects. These social enterprise entities promote the handicrafts, introduce new designs with training to our home groups, research suitable markets and retail the finished products through shops in HCMC and Hanoi. All profits are channeled back through Thien Chi & Anh Duong to support ongoing community development programs.

Local partners:

  • People's Committees in each district
  • Government Departments ( Health, Agriculture, Environment, Education, Planning and Investment)
  • Women's Unions in each district

International partners

  • AVI (Australian Volunteers International): www.australianvolunteers.com
  • Placement of 2 Australian Volunteers: Sandra Robinson – Fundraiser Trainer (January 2103-January 2014)
  • Patricia Sansom – Inclusive Education Advisor (January 2013-January 2015)
  • Terre d'Oc www.terredoc.com

Other Campaigns

Summary of the Sex Education Program for 7th-Grade Students, School Year 2024–2025

21/06/2025
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Thien Chi Center, in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training of Duc Linh District, organized a closing conference for the sex education program for 7th-grade students in the 2024–2025 school year. The conference served as an opportunity to review the program’s implementation over the past year, evaluate the results achieved, and draw lessons to improve the quality of sex education in the future.

Eyeglass Support for Ánh Kim

21/06/2025
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Lan’s family used to live in Nha Trang but moved to Trà Tân, Đức Linh District three years ago due to high living costs and having many children. The family consists of six members: the couple and their four school-aged children.

EYE SCREENING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS – IMPORTANCE & RESULTS

21/06/2025
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Detecting refractive errors in primary school students plays a vital role in protecting and developing children's vision. At this age, their eyes are still in the process of maturing. If refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness) or astigmatism are not identified and corrected in time, they may lead to serious consequences like permanent vision loss, which can significantly affect a child’s learning ability and overall development. Early detection allows timely intervention through appropriate eyewear or vision training, helping children study more effectively and improving their quality of life.

Informative Message: Is Autism a Disease?

21/06/2025
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Autism is not a disease—it's a neurodevelopmental disorder, specifically known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Why isn’t it called a "disease"? Not caused by viruses or bacteria: Autism is not an infectious disease like the flu or dengue fever. No definitive cure through medication: Since it's not a disease, autism cannot be "cured" with medicine. However, with appropriate interventions, children can show significant improvements.

Health Insurance – A Small Card, A Great Hope for the Poor

21/06/2025
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For the poor, health insurance—though seemingly small—is a beacon of hope. Thiện Chí Center recently visited and provided health insurance support to two families facing extremely difficult circumstances—lives burdened by hardship and ongoing battles with illness amid severe financial strain.

TRAINING ON CIRCULAR AGRICULTURE FOR FARMERS IN HAM KIEM COMMUNE

29/05/2025
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On April 23, 2025, Thien Chi Center, in collaboration with the Union of Science and Technology Associations of Binh Thuan Province and the Women’s Union of Ham Kiem Commune, organized a specialized training session for 70 outstanding local farmers. The topic of the session was: "Developing a Closed-Loop Circular Model: Growing Grass, Raising Cattle, Chickens, and Earthworms – Towards Sustainable Agriculture."