Many people around the world celebrate birthdays as a special day marking a person’s arrival into the world. But birthday cakes, parties, presents and the Happy Birthday song can seem strange for children in mountainous and rural areas of Vietnam since...
In Vietnam, mid-Autumn Festival is always a special day for children. Kids excitedly decorate a tray of fruits, carry star-shaped lights together and enjoy a delightful lion dance. This year, children in YWAM Mercy’s Community-based Children’s Homes had a...
Nguyet is 11 years old and in 5th grade. She, her younger brother and her father all suffer with illnesses. They live with her 70-year-old grandmother. The only member of the family able to work and make an income is Nguyet’s mother. Although her parent’s...
Thuong was born in 2010 in one of the most crowded and impoverished villages in her area. She has four siblings. Her house was badly degraded so, the Government Fund and the Youth Union supported her family to repair their house. Her father has a heart and liver...
Animal-raising provides sustainable increases in income and a path out of poverty. It also takes some skill to be successful. In our experience, visiting a location to see successful farmers brings the biggest change. For this reason, YWAM Mercy and SSCD organized a...
Celebrating traditional festivals helps keep children connected to their community and culture. On the third day of the third lunar month, Vietnamese celebrate Tet Han Thuc or Cold Foods Festival. Children all over Vietnam, but especially in the north, enjoy making...
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