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Emily

Emily

Name: Emily

Purpose: Volunteer

Date: 4/2026

Nationality: German

Topic: Local NGO

Blog

Raising animals

28/04/2026
Emily
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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
Emily
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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
Emily
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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
Emily
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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
Emily
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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
Emily
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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
Emily
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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
Emily
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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
Emily
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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
Emily
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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
Emily
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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.