TET 2025 Mission Summary

In 2025, our journey to Vietnam was driven by a deep commitment to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Our team carefully inspected ongoing projects and evaluated new requests for assistance, ensuring that every effort we undertook was impactful and heartfelt. It was a time of hope, compassion, and tangible change for many families and communities in need.

Here are some of the key missions and achievements from our trip:

• Provision of a cow to Mr. Vo Van Nhut – a symbol of sustainable livelihood and hope for a family overcoming adversity.

Mr. Vo Van Nhut:

Head of household, born in 1977. A victim of a severe work accident in 2005, he broke two vertebrae, resulting in paralysis in both legs. He now walks with a prosthetic leg after the amputation of one limb.

Wife: Le Thi Suong (born 1980), a hardworking garment worker at Tay An Industrial Park, Duy Trung.

Children:

Vo Le Kieu Diem (born 2004), a resilient young woman who, after finishing grade 12, chose to help support her family by sewing and working in garment factories, instead of pursuing university studies.

Vo Kieu Vy (born 2016), a bright student in class 3C at Que Xuan 2 Primary School.

Vo Van Duy (born 2020), a cheerful kindergarten student at Que Xuan 2 Kindergarten.

• Food and supplies were distributed to 50 families, including many elderly residents battling terminal illnesses, reaffirming our commitment to supporting those most vulnerable.
• Inspection of a proposed new home and site for Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thanh, who lives in Hoa Village, Thanh My Town, Nam Giang District—an essential step towards building a safe, dignified space for her future.
• Assessment of the K8 hamlet by Change the One, in partnership with Ricky and Sarah from the Reece Foundation, who provided vital funding for community development projects, including:
• Construction of a sanitation block to improve hygiene and health.
• Provision for installation of a water filtration system to ensure access to clean drinking water.
• Provision of a water filtration system for the special support center to aid the most vulnerable. Phu Ninh Therapy Center in Tam Cam
• Inspection of the shaded area designed & installed for the kindergarten in K8 hamlet, creating a safe and welcoming environment for local children to learn and grow.
• Distribution of food and supplies to the Phu Ninh Therapy Center in Tam Cam, Phu Ninh District – supporting the vital work of this center in caring for children with special needs and fostering hope for their futures.

This journey reaffirmed our belief in the power of compassion and community. Every gesture, whether big or small, is a step toward building a brighter, more equitable future for Vietnam’s most vulnerable. We remain committed to walking alongside these families and communities, driven by the hope and gratitude that inspired us this Tet season.