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Children of Vietnam j

Ben & Huong Founders

Initiatives  Health Care  Nutrition  Education  Housing  Empowering Foundations for Women & Their Children  Hope System of Care for Children with Disabilities

HOUSING NUTRITION EDUCATION HEALTHCARE

EMPOWERING FOUNDATIONS HOPE FOR WOMEN & THEIR EMPOWERING SYSTEM OF CHILDREN CARE FOR FOUNDATIONS CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Foundations of a Charity  Keep the focus on the children  Operate with transparency and integrity  Make lasting change for children working directly or indirectly  Work at the community level and as close to the children & families as possible utilizing community-based solutions  Leverage all resources to the fullest including partnering with other nonprofits, local organizations and authorities

Why Single mothers & their children A robust body of evidence shows that women’s access to resources has a direct impact on child survival, welfare and education

Empowering Foundations for Women & Their Children A powerful combination of microloans, healthcare, education and housing resolves immediate needs and develops a path out of poverty

Guided by the recognition that women face a myriad of barriers

Work with each woman to assess needs, identify strengths, and define personal goals. Ms. Hai

Ms. Hai was ready for business in 24 hours. Microloan $90 to buy store supplies & noodle pot Monthly repayment $5 over 18 monthly Bike $70 for son’s school & transportation to buy supplies Tutoring $23 per month to help 11 th grade son graduate from high school

The ultimate goal is for the mother to be in charge of her future and . . . Ms. Hanh

Her children to stay in school and an opportunity for a brighter future.

Ms. Hanh earnings were limited by what she could carry in one pot. Her only solution was to take her daughter out of school to help earn more money. Until . . . Microloan $350 to buy noodle cabinet, umbrella, chairs and supplies Tutoring $23 per month to help 11 th grade daughter graduate

Depending on need, support could include new housing and healthcare.

Partnerships with the Women ’ s Union and local authorities leverage our resources.

From mothers and their children . . .

“ We promise we will make every effort to run our businesses well and keep equipment in good condition. Finally, we say thank you to the donors and to those who have good heart to support us.”

Thank you from Children of Vietnam !

Children of Vietnam The cycle of poverty can be broken for generations to come… Empowering Foundations for Women & Their Children Please join us in helping these mothers find a path out of poverty for themselves and their children. Donate on-line at www.childrenofvietnam.org or call 336-727-1110