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Sponsorship Status in the First Half of 2024

05/08/2024

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In the first half of 2024, Thiện Chí's activities received valuable support from many sponsors such as Mekong Plus, Selavip, and MoMo. This support helped implement programs for economic development, housing construction, scholarships, and healthcare for disadvantaged communities, creating positive and sustainable impacts.

Training on Drowning Prevention and Installing Warning Signs at Beaches, Ponds, and Lakes

02/08/2024

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For over 15 years, Thiện Chí Center has been tirelessly working in Hàm Thuận Nam District with the goal of improving the quality of life and ensuring the safety of the community. However, during this time, the center has witnessed many heartbreaking stories of impoverished families who, in their struggle to make a living, leave their children home alone. These unsupervised children often wander off to nearby ponds and lakes, leading to tragic accidents where they drown.

Achievements in the First 6 months of 2024 - Microcredit program

23/07/2024

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We are thrilled to share some incredible updates on our Microcredit program, and we owe it all to our amazing donors! Your unwavering support has enabled us to make a significant difference in the lives of thousands of families.

Achievements in the First 6 months of 2024 – Community support

23/07/2024

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We are excited to share the remarkable achievements of our supportive programs during the first half of 2024. Our initiatives have made a substantial impact on improving living conditions, health, and environmental awareness within our community. Here are the key accomplishments:

Achievements in the First 6 months of 2024 - Education

23/07/2024

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We are proud to share the significant progress and achievements of our education program during the first half of 2024. Thanks to the support of our donors and partners, we have been able to make a meaningful impact on the lives of many students and their families. Here are some key accomplishments:

Ms. Thủy's Dream of Having a Home Becomes a Reality

17/07/2024

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Ms. Lê Thị Thủy is a woman from the Rai ethnic group in the mountainous region of Mỹ Thạnh, Hàm Thuận Nam District. She got married at the age of 18 and now has two children. Her eldest son, who is now 23 years old, dropped out of school early to help the family. Her daughter is currently in 12th grade at Bình Thuận Provincial Ethnic Boarding School. The family's dream is for their children to receive a good education and to have a stable home.

Activities of helping capital for economic development for poor households of Thien Chi Center

15/07/2024

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Economic development assistance for poor households is a crucial part of the projects and programs of the Thiện Chí Center. Every month, the Center's collaborators and staff visit households to discuss and share the difficulties they face in economic activities and agricultural production.

Supporting Ms. Thái to have a house that shelters her from the rain and sun

10/07/2024

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The family owns 2 sào (720 m²) of rice fields and 2 sào of cashew trees. Due to the limited land for farming, their primary income comes from the couple's wage labor. Ms. Thái works at weddings, while her husband takes on any job he can find. However, both of them are in poor health. Ms. Thái suffers from a herniated disc, and although doctors recommended surgery, they cannot afford it, so she relies on herbal medicine. Her husband, Mr. Lê Đức Huy, has arthritis in his knees, causing frequent pain and swelling down to his feet. Consequently, they do not have much wage labor work, leading to financial difficulties.

How does Thiện Chí support particularly difficult cases?

09/07/2024

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Ms. Linh suffers from brain atrophy and frequently has headaches. The family has five children, the eldest son had to drop out of school to stay home and take care of his siblings. The couple does not own any land; they rent a rubber plantation in Suối Kiết, Tánh Linh, 50km away from home, to work at night to earn daily food. Every day, they travel together on an old motorbike with a cracked fuel tank, requiring multiple refuels to run.

Support gilts for Ms. Be's family

08/07/2024

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The couple owns only 2 sao (approximately 1,000 square meters) of rice fields, but the yield from the last harvest was not high due to drought, resulting in low profits. The main laborer in the family is the husband, who works as a construction helper but only gets about 15 days of work each month. The wife, who had a herniated disc surgery 5 years ago, cannot do heavy work and stays at home to do housework and additional tasks like processing lotus seeds.

SUPPORT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE AND THE REPLACEMENT SOW BANK MODEL

03/07/2024

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Ms. The’s family currently has three members. Born in 1972, Ms. The is a single mother who earns a living by collecting and reselling scrap materials and cleaning houses for others, which provides an unstable and precarious income. Additionally, she raises two sows and keeps chickens and ducks in her garden to improve their living conditions.

Ms. Lanh's health improved after one month of using nutritional supplements.

01/07/2024

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Ms. Lanh suffers from severe diabetes, hyperthyroidism, tricuspid valve regurgitation, and physical debilitation, and has been undergoing treatment for the past five years. Her health is weak, rendering her unable to work, and due to complications from her illnesses, her vision has been gradually deteriorating. She can only sit for 5-10 minutes before becoming tired and needing to lie down. Her husband has to manage all the household activities. He is the main breadwinner, working hard to support his sick wife for the past five years. Their income just covers daily expenses, and they have to borrow money for her medical treatment, leaving Ms. Lanh without adequate nutrition and medication for her recovery.

Thiện Chí acts as a bridge to help disadvantaged students obtain better computers.

26/06/2024

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Phương Lan is a second-year student at the Banking University. Lan, who comes from a difficult background, faced challenges in purchasing a computer for her studies. Thiện Chí acted as a bridge to help Lan acquire a better computer. Lan feels deeply honored and grateful to be among the fortunate students supported by Mr. Bernard Kervyn and Thiện Chí.

Awarding scholarships to poor students who study well through Ham Thuan Nam Children's Summer Camp

18/06/2024

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The first scholarships have been awarded to poor yet academically excellent students through the Ham Thuan Nam District Children's Summer Camp, organized by the Center for Good Will in collaboration with the school administrators and the Ham Thuan Nam District Youth Union. These scholarships will help the students purchase books and prepare for the upcoming school year after the summer ends.

Organize training sessions and models of waste classification at source for Ham Minh farmers

11/06/2024

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In order to help residents develop the habit of waste sorting, the Thien Chi Center, in collaboration with the Youth Union of Ham Thuan Nam District and the Management Board of Ham Minh Commune, organized training sessions and guided waste sorting for local farmers. This is an important activity, contributing to raising awareness about environmental protection and promoting community consciousness in maintaining environmental hygiene.

BNP Paribas on activities towards disadvantaged communities in Binh Thuan

31/05/2024

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The activities of BNP Paribas on May 18, 2024, in Ham Thuan Nam represent a significant step forward in community support and development. Providing 25 scholarships to underprivileged students at Nguyen Truong To High School and Ham Thuan Nam High School not only helps these students continue their education but also alleviates financial burdens for their families, thus creating more favorable conditions for the overall development of the community.

Thien Chi Center supports capital for Anh Khoa's family to start a business in the model of growing Bamboo and utilizing agricultural by-products

08/05/2024

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The support provided by the Thiên Chí Center for Anh Khoa's family to start their venture in bamboo cultivation and utilizing agricultural by-products as fertilizer is a remarkable example of community assistance and sustainable development encouragement.

Thien Chi combined with Ham Thuan Nam District Agricultural Technical and Service Center to test the French pigeon farming model

07/05/2024

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The collaboration between the Thien Chi Center and the Agricultural Technical and Service Center of Ham Thuan Nam District in testing the French pigeon farming model has yielded positive results as the pigeons have started breeding. This increases expectations for the local agricultural sector's development.

Thien Chi Center creates jobs for 20 people from rattan processing

03/05/2024

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In the first quarter of 2024, Thien Chi Center received and completed an important order for processing rattan products. This not only benefits the Center but also opens up job opportunities for the community. With this order, the Center has created jobs for 20 people, helping them have a stable income from 3 to 3.5 million VND per month.

Latest News from the Microloan program (1-3/2024)

24/04/2024

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Economic Development Support Program Update (1-3/2024): Expanded with 41 new households, 52 graduated due to economic progress. Currently, 2,915 households participate. Loans of 100-500US$ boosted income by 15% in 3 months, despite challenges like drought and inflation, but we are experiencing from limited funds.