"......In Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam, people have to cope with many social and economic problems and in addition to that, with a strikingly high proportion of visually impaired children. The blindness may be caused by the use of chemicals during the war, malnutrition during pregnancy and insufficient health care. Approximately 200 of these blind children are living in the streets in Tay Ninh. Economic hardship and family problems forced the kids to live on the street. The governmental resources are scarce and can hardly cover any needs of these children. The objective of this educational project is to reach these children, help them escape the cycle of street life, illiteracy and poverty, to raise them in a family-like environment and to integrate them fully in Society. We focus on satisfying the most basic needs ...." ~UNESCO-NET AID~
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In conjunction with Ramadhan month, the committee decided to organize a charity trip to a Muslim village in Tay Ninh which located southwest of Vietnam. It shares a border with Cambodia in the west and north. It took nearly 3 hours to reach the place and we were welcomed by humble and great people yet so warm with smiles, besides simple and delicious food as well...
Gathered at Somerset..
Journey to Tay Ninh..
A snapshot taken on the way to Tay Ninh..
Walking through muddy area to the meeting point..
A long walk from the main road..
Welcome remarks by the Muslim Representative..
Giving away the donations..
A short speech from the Government Representative..
The children were so full of joy seeing us..some don't even have the chance to enter a school..
Their shelters.. their houses..
Gathered at small mosque for a simple lunch..
A journey that will be treasured... forever..
