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Emily

Name: Emily

Purpose: Volunteer

Date: 4/2026

Nationality: German

Topic: Local NGO

Blog

Saying goodbye

20/05/2026

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After two months across all three Thien Chi offices, this internship came to an end filled with meaningful experiences, inspiring people, and a much deeper understanding of the importance of long-term development work in rural Vietnam.

Health Education in the Community

18/05/2026

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Through regular health education sessions, Thien Chi raises awareness about common but often undetected conditions like high blood pressure, helping community members recognize risks early and prevent serious health and financial consequences.

Illness and Its Impact on Daily Life

13/05/2026

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Across several days of community visits in Duc Linh, it became clear how strongly illnesses affect families’ lives. High medical costs combined with unstable incomes make it difficult to achieve financial security.

báhn ít and farming

12/05/2026

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From a challenging family situation shaped by illness to making báhn ít and exploring new farming approaches, the visits in Duc Linh showed both the difficulties families face and the different ways they are working toward more stable livelihoods with the support of Thien Chi.

Weekly report - Đức Linh

08/05/2026

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Impressions of my first week in Đức Linh.

New experiences in Duc Linh

07/05/2026

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The first days in Duc Linh offered many new impressions. From individual lessons for children with disabilities at the local children’s center to community visits with families facing very different economic and health-related challenges.

Raising animals

28/04/2026

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Three family visits show how raising chickens and pigs helps families earn an income, support their children’s education, and gradually build more stability with the help of microloans.

Large families, small incomes

27/04/2026

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Visiting three families shows how microloans help cover daily needs, support farming, and keep children in school—even when incomes are low and unstable.

Support that makes a difference

24/04/2026

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A day with Thien Chi families shows how long-term support leads to real progress. From increased income to small businesses and new opportunities through education.

Cows, chicken, pigs and clothes

23/04/2026

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Yesterday’s field visits included meeting several families supported by the Thien Chi Center and learning more about their different living situations. From health challenges to income generation, the visits showed both the difficulties many families face and the different ways support is provided.

From Farm Visits to New Challenges

22/04/2026

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From morning coffee with the team to visiting local families and farms, my first full day in Tanh Linh offered a wide range of new experiences. It also gave insight into some of the current challenges the organization is facing.

Arriving in Tanh Linh

21/04/2026

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After arriving in Tanh Linh, I quickly noticed how different daily life is compared to Phan Thiet. Between a new work routine and the cooler evenings in the mountains my first day already made me look forward to the coming weeks here.

Wearing ao dai and talking about sex education

20/04/2026

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My last day in Phan Thiet started with an English lesson at the beach, all dressed in traditional ao dai. Later, we discussed the topic of sex education and gained insight into its current situation in Vietnam and the role of local support programs.

Education

15/04/2026

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During my internship, I visited two schools supported by the Thien Chi Center and gained insight into everyday school life in Vietnam. From large class sizes to structural challenges in the education system, these visits showed how support programs aim to improve access to education, especially for students from low-income families.

Before the Internship: My Experience and Preparation Tips

09/04/2026

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Before starting my internship in Vietnam, I spent one month traveling through the country. While this helped me get familiar with Vietnam, there were also several important things I had to organize in advance, even before my trip began.

Field Visits and Daily Work

03/04/2026

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From a simple English lesson to visiting families facing serious challenges, my second day at the Thien Chi Center gave me a closer look at both daily work and real-life situations behind the projects.

My first day at the Thien Chi Center

02/04/2026

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On my first day at the Thien Chi Center, I received a warm welcome and learned about the organization’s work in areas such as education, health, and sustainability. In the afternoon, I visited several families who are supported by the center and gained insight into their daily challenges. The experience gave me a deeper understanding of the importance of social support and the impact of Thien Chi’s programs.