CURRENT NEWS
Exploratory Visit to Bac Kan
YWAM Mercy seeks to help those who are most disadvantaged and vulnerable in Vietnam. Since some of the communities we have helped in the past are now able to continue to develop on their own, we met with government officials to see where else we might be able to make...
YWAM Mercy Vietnam at HIWC Annual Charity Bazaar 2019 “Color The Future”
Every year, the Hanoi International Women’s Club (HIWC) organizes a Charity Bazaar, giving NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) an opportunity to raise money and awareness about their activities in a festive environment. It's one of the biggest events on the expat...
Progress Report: Oanh’s New House
BEFORE: The old house which was in danger of collapsing AFTER: The new house is bright and airy, a safe place for Oanh's family. In December 2018, we shared the urgent need of Oanh and her family to rebuild their crumbling home. (Read Can You Help Oanh's Family Build...
CURRENT NEWS – FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
Familiar Troi Cakes Bring Comfort During Pandemic
The coronavirus has forced people all over the world to shelter-in-place which for many, has led to boredom or anxiety. Children in our three community-based children's homes had a break in the mononity when they made traditional Troi Cakes (bánh trôi) on what...
Ba Vi Preschool Receives Accolades & Outdoor Playground
Twelve years ago, Ba Vi leaders approached YWAM Mercy for help with their Early Childhood Education efforts. We have been gradually working with the community to upgrade their preschool facilities. But still, one Ba Vi preschool didn't have enough classrooms. It had...
Children’s Homes Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
The safety and well-being of our Children's Home staff and the children that we serve is our top priority at YWAM Mercy Vietnam. Our three Homes remain operational amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with necessary adjustments to help protect everyone. After the first...
CURRENT NEWS – ECONOMIC EMPOWEREMENT
Cow Bank Gives Mrs. Van Hope to Escape Poverty
Mrs. Van really wanted to join the cow bank. She has lived on her own since her husband divorced her right after she gave birth to their second child, leaving her in a very difficult position financially. She lives in a very small house, and alone cares for her family...
Family Business Training Empowers Women
When all local farmers harvest the same crops at the same time, the inevitable outcome is a glut of produce and a low profit. This has been the situation in one Bac Giang village where we are working. YWAM Mercy provided Family Business Training to help farmers make...
New Models for Higher Agricultural Incomes
Farmers eager to receive high-quality seedlings for planting in their model farms Creating successful models of new and different crops allows people to see the success this brings and helps them realize they also can do this. That's why YWAM Mercy Vietnam, focuses...
CURRENT NEWS – ENVIRONMENT AND SANITATION
Prospering Despite the Pandemic
Demand for safe, high-quality vegetables is increasing along with their market price. The suburban farmers involved in YWAM Mercy’s safe-farming model benefit from their strategic location which is close enough to city so pandemic regulations still allow them to bring...
Pig Raising Update: Hope for the Future Despite Going From Bad to Worse
In 2017 and 2018, the selling price of pigs dropped to a record low level, which caused many livestock households to experience big financial losses and to stop raising pigs. However, there were a few households still determined to raise pigs in moderation with the...
Hydroponics: A Solution for Suburban Farmers
Vietnam needs to replace unsafe and unproductive farming practices which pollute the environment and damage people’s health. Hydroponics may be part of the solution.Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich water-based environment. It has many...
CURRENT NEWS – BY LOCATION
BA VI
Familiar Troi Cakes Bring Comfort During Pandemic
The coronavirus has forced people all over the world to shelter-in-place which for many, has led to boredom or anxiety. Children in our three community-based children's homes had a break in the mononity when they made traditional Troi Cakes (bánh trôi) on what...
Ba Vi Preschool Receives Accolades & Outdoor Playground
Twelve years ago, Ba Vi leaders approached YWAM Mercy for help with their Early Childhood Education efforts. We have been gradually working with the community to upgrade their preschool facilities. But still, one Ba Vi preschool didn't have enough classrooms. It had...
LUC NAM
Cow Bank Gives Mrs. Van Hope to Escape Poverty
Mrs. Van really wanted to join the cow bank. She has lived on her own since her husband divorced her right after she gave birth to their second child, leaving her in a very difficult position financially. She lives in a very small house, and alone cares for her family...
Child-Friendly Libraries Encourage Reading Habit for Children
Reading impacts every aspect of a child's education. YWAM Mercy wants to give opportunity for children in rural areas to improve their reading through interesting books in an attractive place to read. With support from the Hanoi International Women’s Club (HIWC) we...
HOAI DUC
Prospering Despite the Pandemic
Demand for safe, high-quality vegetables is increasing along with their market price. The suburban farmers involved in YWAM Mercy’s safe-farming model benefit from their strategic location which is close enough to city so pandemic regulations still allow them to bring...
Young Math Teacher Promotes Reading Culture in Her School
Ms. Phuong teaches math, but she also champions reading for her whole school. In fact, her class has checked out the most books from the child-friendly library which was developed in partnership with YWAM Mercy Vietnam. Passionate about reading, Ms. Phuong has...