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: Newly Widowed Mother & Son Encouraged by Gift of School Supplies
Phuoc (pictured above receiving his school supplies) gets excellent marks in school and enjoys studying very much. Unfortunately, a few days before our team of staff and local leaders visited his home to find out what supplies he needed for the upcoming school year,...
Education Assistance Impact: Dialysis Can’t Dampen Nam’s Love for School
Nam (pictured above with his father) was born with thalassemia, a genetic blood disease that often causes serious consequences to internal organs due to the destruction of red blood cells leading to anemia. Nam is a member of the Muong ethnic group, of which 22% are...
Training Teachers to Inspire a Love for Reading in Their Students
Well-trained teachers are the key to inspire a strong reading habit in their students. To equip teachers, 70 primary and secondary school teachers from three Hoai Duc schools came together for four-days of training in July as part of our goal to establish...
CURRENT NEWS – ECONOMIC EMPOWEREMENT
Safe Farming Models Expand Despite Pandemic
We have made a plan to expand safe-farming models to new families. Fortunately, we had a window in Vietnam where there were no COVID cases and we were able to go to the village and identify new farmers with the right conditions to trial growing grafted tomatoes and...
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....
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
Education Assistance Impact: Dialysis Can’t Dampen Nam’s Love for School
Nam (pictured above with his father) was born with thalassemia, a genetic blood disease that often causes serious consequences to internal organs due to the destruction of red blood cells leading to anemia. Nam is a member of the Muong ethnic group, of which 22% are...
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...
LUC NAM
Education Assistance Impact: Newly Widowed Mother & Son Encouraged by Gift of School Supplies
Phuoc (pictured above receiving his school supplies) gets excellent marks in school and enjoys studying very much. Unfortunately, a few days before our team of staff and local leaders visited his home to find out what supplies he needed for the upcoming school year,...
Training Teachers to Inspire a Love for Reading in Their Students
Well-trained teachers are the key to inspire a strong reading habit in their students. To equip teachers, 70 primary and secondary school teachers from three Hoai Duc schools came together for four-days of training in July as part of our goal to establish...
HOAI DUC
Safe Farming Models Expand Despite Pandemic
We have made a plan to expand safe-farming models to new families. Fortunately, we had a window in Vietnam where there were no COVID cases and we were able to go to the village and identify new farmers with the right conditions to trial growing grafted tomatoes and...
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...