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
Education Assistance Impact: Phuong Anh Looks to Education to Unlock her Dream
Phuong Anh approaches her studies with enthusiasm and always attains the title of "excellent" student, scoring among the very best in the school. Besides studying, Phuong Anh helps her parents to do the housework and takes care of her brother. Phuong Anh's parents...
Education Assistance Impact: School Supplies Mean Kieu Trang Can Keep Studying
Trang (pictured above with her grandmother) and her sister live with their grandparents in a small Bac Giang village. Study isn't easy for shy Trang but she works very hard in school and helps her grandmother at home. After her parents divorced in 2014, Trang's...
Yokogawa’s Cleaning Day at Phu Chau Children’s Home
The day started bright and early as 26 Yokogawa employees and their families set out from Hanoi for "Cleaning Day" at the Phu Chau Children's Home 60 km away. This Love Our Environment, Love Our Community event reflects the company's strong commitment to Corporate...
CURRENT NEWS – ECONOMIC EMPOWEREMENT
Cowbank Helps Family Stay Together
Mr. Ham now has the opportunity to stay home with his family. Previously, he had to travel far from home for long periods of time looking for construction work. He was not able to make enough close to home to feed his family. His six family members live in a 20...
Opportunities to Increase Income Through Growing Off-season Tomatoes
Mr. Quyen and his wife were surprised at the increased income from growing off-season tomatoes. They have earned significantly more than they normally earn for their in-season crop. Mr. Quyen’s family was one of the six families chosen to model this off-season crop....
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...
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
Yokogawa’s Cleaning Day at Phu Chau Children’s Home
The day started bright and early as 26 Yokogawa employees and their families set out from Hanoi for "Cleaning Day" at the Phu Chau Children's Home 60 km away. This Love Our Environment, Love Our Community event reflects the company's strong commitment to Corporate...
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...
LUC NAM
Education Assistance Impact: Phuong Anh Looks to Education to Unlock her Dream
Phuong Anh approaches her studies with enthusiasm and always attains the title of "excellent" student, scoring among the very best in the school. Besides studying, Phuong Anh helps her parents to do the housework and takes care of her brother. Phuong Anh's parents...
Education Assistance Impact: School Supplies Mean Kieu Trang Can Keep Studying
Trang (pictured above with her grandmother) and her sister live with their grandparents in a small Bac Giang village. Study isn't easy for shy Trang but she works very hard in school and helps her grandmother at home. After her parents divorced in 2014, Trang's...
HOAI DUC
International Students Volunteer to Help Local School Improve English
Students from Concordia International School in Hanoi volunteered their time to help students in one Hoai Duc Lower Secondary School practice their English. Engaging in English conversation with students from other nations helps the children improve foreign language...
Opportunities to Increase Income Through Growing Off-season Tomatoes
Mr. Quyen and his wife were surprised at the increased income from growing off-season tomatoes. They have earned significantly more than they normally earn for their in-season crop. Mr. Quyen’s family was one of the six families chosen to model this off-season crop....