My question might seem a bit out of place in a "travel" forum, but I’m giving it a shot anyway.
I’m thinking about sponsoring a child in Vietnam.
After some online research, I’ve found a lot of organizations that offer this, but I’m struggling to make a choice.
Could anyone guide me in making my decision?
Thanks in advance and have a great day.
I’ve been sponsoring a child in Phu To Province for 8 years through Plan International. Living in Vietnam, I’ve seen firsthand how my contribution, along with those of other sponsors, has really helped improve the living conditions of my godchild’s village community. Everything is very professional, well-managed, and Plan International has accomplished a lot across Vietnam, including in the most remote areas. There’s just a bit of rigidity, which comes from precautions against political or religious proselytism and pedophilia—hard to fault them for that.
They have offices in many cities across Vietnam.
I also know about Corsica Dong Da, which handles sponsorships at the Dong Da Orphanage in Hanoi, and I can give you the contact details for the permanent staff member there: Tran Thi Dung.
I’m an NGO correspondent, but the ones I work with don’t offer sponsorship programs.
CHILDREN OF THE MEKONG might be a good option for you.
This organization lets you sponsor a child in Vietnam or other Asian countries. For 24 € per month, you send a child to school and help the whole family.
Every month or so, you receive a letter (translated into English) from your sponsored child.
Since it’s tax-deductible, it actually costs you around 6 € per month (a little less than the price of a fast-food meal).
In short, it’s good for your conscience—and most importantly, it gives a child the chance to stay in school instead of working in the fields or elsewhere.
It’s really touching when I get the report card from my 10-year-old sponsored child in Vietnam.
I’d definitely recommend a small organization that lets you sponsor children from HUE:
http://lessampaniersduvietnam.over-blog.org/
A documentary was made about them a few years ago on the show *Faut pas rêver*.
I’m a sponsor myself and highly recommend it!
Hello,
I’d like to share my experience so you’re fully informed about the "sponsorship" program. I sponsored a little girl in Vietnam through Plan France, visited her twice, built a relationship, and then suddenly, Plan’s project in that village ended (the community no longer had needs), leaving me with NO way to communicate with my goddaughter!
PLAN doesn’t provide addresses at the end of sponsorship (contrary to what their brochure says). I sent emails to Plan’s local office, Paris, and Vietnam, but all I got was a flat refusal...
Frustrated and really angry, I wanted to share this disappointment. I’ll use every possible method to find my little goddaughter, no matter what PLAN does. I *will* succeed, but it won’t be easy.
Anyway, make sure you know the ins and outs before sponsoring...
Best,
I totally get you—I stopped working with Plan International because of their "precautions" that often don’t take into account the bonds that form between sponsored kids and sponsors... And the latest news is that we’re no longer allowed to give small gifts because some sponsors were hiding their addresses in them.
On the other hand, message me privately—my Vietnamese daughter works for Plan and might be able to look up the info you’re asking for.
I just want to highlight the incredible work Plan International does on the ground, especially in the most remote areas where the need is greatest and few NGOs dare to go.
I’d like to add something important.
Every month, sometimes twice a month, I take Route 24 (Kon Tum–Quang Ngai). It’s a stunning road… a bit deserted.
In Kon Tum Province, Kon Long District, I visited two boarding schools sponsored by Plan.
These schools are in a disastrous state. The dormitory doors don’t lock… the kids are very dirty…
Then I pass through Mang Den, a cool mountain resort, and I see a huge 4x4 with a Plan sticker on it.
Bottom line: Plan should use its funds to actually help the kids, even if it means having a less flashy car.
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I personally sponsor a girl from the SeDang minority in Kon Tum...
She lives in an orphanage, and the "sisters" take very good care of her.
I visit her regularly, assess her needs, talk with her, and buy her what she actually needs—not what I’m told to buy.
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😉 Hi there, I sponsor an 8-year-old girl through the organization "Children of the Mekong" for 24 € a month. This allows a child to go to school, receive medical care, eat, and buy clothes—especially a new school uniform once a year. If there’s money left over, it goes to her family and helps a brother or sister go to school too.
You correspond with your sponsored child, receive their grades, letters, and photos. It’s really rewarding, and what’s more beautiful than giving a child a little happiness and helping them go to school instead of working in the fields? Don’t hesitate—sponsor a child!
"Children of the Mekong" is a serious organization. Nuns take care of these children, they’re very polite, it’s well-managed, and they receive a great education. Don’t hesitate—these children need us.
I’m heading to Vietnam in March to visit my sponsored child at the Kon Tum orphanage. I can’t wait to meet her—I’m going to spoil her rotten! Do the same, it’s amazing!
I just got back from VIETNAM and CAMBODIA (one month) where I met two children I sponsor through ENFANTS DU MEKONG—definitely the most professional and longest-standing NGO in this field.
In CAMBODIA, I visited a little boy with his "bamboo," his local contact who acts as the go-between for you, the children, and EDM.
In other posts, I’ve talked about that first meeting—so moving, so rewarding! There’s just too much to say; it’s all about the feeling!
After that, I met a little girl (still in CAMBODIA), who’s VIETNAMESE and lives in a Vietnamese village near the capital.
The encounter was wonderful, almost surreal—this child (11 years old, like the boy) is just adorable. This time, it was a French "bamboo," an amazing young woman, who accompanied me. What a breath of fresh air to meet such genuine, responsible, and simply human people!
Despite the exhaustion (heat), my fragile health, losing 4 kg, and my 70 "spring rolls," I can’t wait to go back next year. THIS SMALL GESTURE we make is so crucial for them—they have nothing! Why aren’t more people getting involved in this?
Hang in there!
Others on this site confirm how serious ENFANTS DU MEKONG is (I think they’ve been sponsoring children since... 1958?)
hi
sorry to contradict you
back in 2012 I met two associations in Vietnam and I checked their services: EDM and Plan
and I have to tell you I was disappointed by both.
especially regarding the membership fees they receive, which are too little allocated to the sponsored child.
I could tell you more about it, but I’d rather do it in a private message.
still, welcome to Vietnam.
I’m 100% for sponsorship, but ideally it would be best to sponsor the child directly (like I do) without any intermediary (though at 10,000 km it’s not easy)
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Regarding your "on-the-ground" life, your experiences, and what you share, I think it’s credible.
That said, concerning EDM, you’d just need to read their work modalities and see how sponsorship funds are allocated to realize that, overall, compared to other NGOs and associations, they keep their so-called administrative costs to a minimum and do their best for redistributing funds to the children!
Sure, these are annual reports, but since I started contributing occasionally (without sponsoring) to this association over... 30 years ago, if there had been any mismanagement, I would’ve noticed, no doubt.
Of course, direct sponsorship (like I did for over 12 years in Africa) is the best way to help these children, but as you said, Vietnam and Cambodia are quite far from my Brittany!
Just to clarify, I have absolutely no personal interest in defending EDM—I’ve never even been to their headquarters in Asnières—and I’d be the first to call out any potential mismanagement.
On the other hand, the two "bambous" I met—a Cambodian and a French woman—were extraordinary, and as for the local leaders (in my department) and the director in Asnières, their long experience and seriousness have earned my full trust.
Looking forward to reading more from you, and bravo for your "pedigree"!
hi Jacques,
I understand and respect your opinions.
I simply shared what I saw in Kon Tum, and in my province here in Kon Tum.
I don’t want to criticize anything.
I’m just saying that after talking with the sponsored child in question and the sisters who accompany her, I realized she only received 10 euros out of the 24 euros sent monthly by her sponsor... that outraged me.
Best regards and thank you for your kind heart
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hello, I just read your message because I’ve been in the same situation as you since June 2013.
It’s a disgrace, and I’ve been searching online for a solution.
The last message from my goddaughter was, “tears flow through my days because I won’t see you again.”
It’s been twelve years—we’ve visited her twice in the Thai Nguyen region and exchanged many letters.
The bond between us is real, and I’ll do everything I can to continue supporting her and help her pursue her studies.
Have you found a way to get her address or other details?
Please let me know what steps to take. See you soon,
Danielle Maimone
France
Hello, I went to Vietnam to visit my goddaughter in Kon Tum for a little over 3 weeks. It was such a joy to finally meet. I went through the association *Les Enfants du Mékong*, and I was able to see my "heart daughter" as much as I wanted. I spoiled her and her three little sisters a lot. My only wish is to go back soon to help them, as well as the Vinh Son 3 orphanage and Sister Gabrielle in Kon Tum. It’s pure happiness to help these children. I regularly receive updates, her grades, and photos. Thank you to everyone who helps these children.
Hi Michele.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Your goddaughter is adorable... her cousins too.
Sister Gabrielle is a woman with a big heart...
I recommend her.
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How do you go about sponsoring a child without going through an association? I already sponsor a little girl in Vietnam through the association VisionDuMonde—it’s a serious organization, but I’d love to know how to sponsor without using an association.
Oh my goodness, that must be awful—have you managed to find out where she is, or do you have any leads to locate her?
I sponsor a little Vietnamese girl, and we’ve built such a strong bond that not being in contact with her or hearing from her anymore...
I really hope you can find her and help her again.
Hang in there. 😊
Hello and thank you for your message—I managed, by insisting, to get the chance to visit my goddaughter again.
I’m currently planning my trip, likely in March 2014.
I’m so happy—at least to show her how much she means to me and that I haven’t abandoned her.
After that, we’ll see what life has in store—I can’t make the trip every year, but at least I can keep in touch.
I’ll share updates—and thank you again!
hi Y Nhi
I’m sponsoring my goddaughter myself because I see her regularly in Kon Tum…
Each time I visit, I assess what she needs and give her what she requires.
I prefer not to go through an organization that profits off children.
Personal question: Y Nhi is an ethnic minority name from Vietnam, right?
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Wow, what you're doing is really beautiful.
I also sponsor a little 8-year-old girl in Vietnam—I'm really attached to her, maybe a bit too much... but kids are just so lovable.
I wish you all the best. I wonder if, at the end of the sponsorship (when the child turns 18), we’re allowed to stay in touch with her. It would break my heart to not hear from her again or even see her.
Anyway, good luck, and I hope you’ll always be able to get updates about your little one! :)
Okay, but how did you go about sponsoring her, choosing her? And do you visit her regularly?
Anyway, it's amazing what you're doing for her.
I would’ve liked to avoid going through an organization too, but it’s complicated—I don’t know how to go about it...
Oh, and yes, Y-Nhi is Vietnamese. I’m of Vietnamese origin through my mom and French through my dad. ^^
hi Nhi,
I’m an active member of the orphanage and I go there regularly.
It wasn’t me who chose my goddaughter—she chose me with her smile.
When she turns 18, she’ll still be my daughter.
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You're really lucky to be close to your goddaughter—I'd love to do the same for mine. I miss her so much, but I don’t know how to handle this situation. I consider her my daughter of the heart, and I’d love to share moments with her, but it’s not possible. I’m afraid of getting too attached to her...
For my next sponsorship, I’ll try not to go through an NGO or association...
I often meet sponsors and their godchildren in the orphanages in my region.
On average, sponsors donate 25 euros to the association.
But I checked the account books, and the orphanages only receive an average of 12 euros per month...
Where does the rest of the money go?
I called a well-known French organization, and they vaguely told me they have expenses... etc.
Unacceptable!
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How can I go about sponsoring a child in an orphanage, like you do?
I also contribute 25 €/month, which covers their schooling, medical expenses, and the rest goes toward improving their living conditions—like hygiene—or for their community, such as sanitation or drinking water.
I think it’s a great organization.
Hi Y Nhi, I also sponsor a little girl in Vietnam who’s 9 years old. I went to visit her in 2013—what a joy! I met the sister who takes care of her and who suggested the sponsorship. There’s a translator at the orphanage for letters, so we correspond without any issues. The 25 € per month goes toward her schooling, uniform, medical expenses, dentist, and other needs. Every month, she receives a package for her family (she has three little sisters). If there’s any money left, the sister gives it to her family. It’s important to know that many children in orphanages still have parents, but they’re too poor to meet all their needs. I met my goddaughter’s parents, who thanked me warmly for the help I provide.
I can’t wait to go back and see my heart’s daughter and her family again. For me, I know exactly what my money is used for—that’s reassuring. I hope to stay in touch with her after she turns 18 and keep visiting her. I hope Tortuekey can continue seeing their goddaughter too.
How lucky—it must be so moving to see your goddaughter! What was her reaction when she saw you?
Thanks for all the info. But with just 25 €, they can do all that? How is that possible?
I got a letter from her at the beginning of January—I was so happy! I can’t wait to see her. For the translation, the organization also translates it into English for me, but I read Vietnamese pretty well ;)
I hope she’s happy. I think about her often. My goddaughter has 2 sisters and 2 brothers. She lives with her parents, who are farmers, in the Van Chan region north of Hanoi.
Which organization do you use for sponsorship?
I really hope to stay in touch with her when she’s an adult too.
😎 Hi Y Nhi
I’m planning to return to Vietnam in spring 2015 to see my goddaughter Y Thuy, who’s 10, and meet Y Hoen, who’s 14. I’m completely satisfied with "Enfants du Mékong" and recommend this organization for its reliability. I regularly meet other sponsors, and we all feel the same way. When do you plan to go to Vietnam?
Real bonds have formed between Y Thuy, her family, and me, and I hope the same will happen with Y Hoen. The smiles of these children are true gifts. Contributing a little help each month to Y Thuy and her family brings me so much joy.
Thanks to all the sponsors.
Best regards
I’ve heard that "Les enfants du Mekong" is a really good organization. Could you share your experience with them, please?
I’ve been sponsoring for a while now and still haven’t settled on one agency.
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Yes, indeed, Enfants du Mekong is a good organization according to some friends who sponsor through them.
The next child I sponsor will be through Enfants du Mekong :)
I’m not sure—I was thinking of going in November 2014 or early 2015, but since I just changed jobs, I’m not sure. I’ll see...
I have a good relationship with my goddaughter; she asked me to send her a photo of myself. I’m not sure if it’s a good thing that she has a photo of me... I’m thinking about it.
My goddaughter is 8 years old; her name is Thi Co.
Is Y Hoen a child you sponsor too?
Ever since I started sponsoring, I’ve felt even more compelled to give and help those in need...
I’m the happy sponsor of three children in Cambodia through ENFANTS DU MEKONG, including a little Vietnamese girl who lives in a Vietnamese village in Cambodia near Phnom Penh. She’s 13 and as beautiful as an apsara!
The other two children, 13 and 14, are Cambodian—a girl and a boy—and they’re adorable!
I see them every year. This year, they all got bikes! Just imagine the joy of these little ones—the happiest and most moved, of course, was me!
What’s great about EDM is the contact with the "bambous," who are often young French women acting as intermediaries between the children, their families, sponsors, and EDM staff.
Every cent given goes STRICTLY to those who need it—I’ve seen it for myself every time.
In short, this organization, which has been around for over 50 years, is truly a benchmark.
I’ll see these kids again in May and December. In fact, I plan to spend a good part of the year in Cambodia—this country has completely won me over!
I’m convinced you’re acting in good faith.
But
I’ve just come back from Kon Tum where I visited a girl sponsored by EDM.
I asked her mother how much she receives each month...
she told me 300,000 dong, which is 10 €.
I checked the orphanage’s register—the director does receive 10 €, which she then gives to the sponsored child...
I wrote to EDM, who replied that the money also covers expenses...photocopies, travel...
I think 10 € is very little compared to the 24 € monthly contribution
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Aww, how lucky you are to visit your godchildren every year—I’m so jealous! ^_^
I hope to visit my goddaughter in Vietnam someday...
Mine is 8 years old.
Ever since I started sponsoring her, whenever I see a child in need, I want to sponsor them too ^^ I’m really happy I took the leap.
I think about her often, sometimes I send her gifts, and I imagine her face lighting up when she opens them. I’m happiest when I receive a photo of her or a letter from her.
Yeah, I’ve heard about EDM’s bamboo program. I looked into it so I could join too. I think what they do on the ground is amazing, and I’d love to do the same.
For all info, you can contact the EDM offices in ASNIERES; they have a great website online.
Being bamboo is wonderful, but be careful—sometimes you have to hold on tight when they live in the village itself!
I’ve met some amazing young women who restored my faith in humanity a little, in dignity, often trampled on!
The advantage with EDM is that their scope covers all of Southeast Asia!
Southern China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines—I might be forgetting some.
These women never forget their lived experiences, and often, they “do it again”!)
Hi Ynhi. If your goddaughter wants a photo, don’t hesitate! With mine, we exchange photos and letters—Thuy is 10. I’m thinking of visiting her in spring 2015. Since I’ve been sponsoring, I’ve felt even more inclined to give. If you’re going around the same time as me, let me know—we could meet up and travel together to see our goddaughters.
Best,
Michèle😉
I received a letter from my goddaughter two days ago—it made my day. She’s absolutely lovely.
I’m going to reply and send her a photo of me.
Which region of Vietnam is your goddaughter in?
If I can make it to Vietnam in spring 2015, I’ll definitely let you know.
I'm so happy for you—it's the same for me with every letter! Y Thuy is in central Vietnam, in Kontum in the Highlands, and the orphanage is called Vinh Son 3.
Are you from Marseille? I’m from Châteaurenard (13), near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence—I still have all my family there. Now I live in Myans in Savoie, near Chambéry. In September, I’ll be in La Ciotat for a month. Maybe we could meet up to talk about our goddaughters? I’ll bring photos of her to show you in case we do.
Send a photo to your goddaughter—she’ll be able to put a face to the person writing to her and helping her.
Hi there,
I’m not sure if your account is still active... could you let me know how to sponsor a Vietnamese child directly? Thanks for your reply. Best regards.
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I’m interested in humanitarian missions—want to explore and help others while showing my kids how things work elsewhere and pitching in.
Looking for advice.
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J'aimerais par la suite partir en mission humanitaire et je commence de ce fait à chercher une association avec laquelle je pourrais partir en mission humanitaire.
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Tout est stérile et en parfait état
Je précise pour rassurer les septiques que tout le matériel a été récupéré de façon légale dans l hopital où je travaille !
Avant je donnais tout au médecin de l ambassade de Cuba qui se chargeait du transport mais ils ne veulent plus s en occuper
J'ai envoyé des mails à diverses associations, je n ai meme pas eu une réponse!!!!(ces memes associations qui écrivent sur leur page d accueil qu ils envoient des dons !!!!!!!!!!!!!!)En fait quand je les appelle la réponse est toujours la meme "ha non le transport est trop cher!!"
alors QUI veut mes cartons?????
Ayant pour projet de construire un orphelinat , en France ou à l'étranger je souhaiterais avoir des informations pour m'aider à pouvoir démarrer ce projet qui me tien temps à coeur...
Si l'un d'entre vous à déjà effectué ce genre de démarche je suis totalement preneuse de tous vos conseils.
En espérant vous lire rapidement.
bonjour a toutes et tous
par ce mail, je souhaite avoir le plus de renseignements possible pour moi creer une association sans but lucratif a Yaoundé
cette association a comme objectif la conservation de la nature, la protection de l'environnemnt, le développement durable, etc...
elle organisera des expositions, foires, balades, sensibilisation dans les écoles, vers le grand public, etc...
bref, un service pour tous surtout a l'heure actuelle
mes questions sont 1) faut-il payer une patente ou autre taxe pour creer cette asbl ??
2) si oui , combien de f cfa ??
3) faut-il une autorisation de la commune ou l'asbl est créee ??
Merci et au plaisir de vous lire
cisle
Nous sommes un petit groupe de gens motivés avec des liens avec le Liban et nous cherchons à aider le pays qui est en proie à une grave crise actuellement. Nous sommes en contact avec quelques ONGs sur place et ça les aiderait si nous pouvions acheminer quelques biens de premières nécessités (couches, lait pour bébé, riz etc). Les gens n'arrivent plus à se les acheter.
J'ai pensé dans un premier temps passer directement par les producteurs (danone, essity etc) ou les distributeurs mais j'ai dejà essuyé quelques refus donc je pense qu'il s'agit d'une impasse.
Je pense du coup plutot acheter en gros des produits grace à l'argent qu'on aura recolté par ailleurs mais où trouver des grossistes serieux ou des invendus? comment doit-on s'y prendre?
Je suis très intéressée par le témoignage de ceux qui seraient déjà passés par là.
Ancienne professeure d'anglais, je possède de nombreux manuels scolaires d'anglais niveau collège/lycée (les plus anciens datent de 8 ans et les plus récents de cette année), et je cherche à en faire le don à une association.
Beaucoup de personnes rêvent de partir en voyage afin de s'investif dans une mission humanitaire , ou participer à une action solidaire 🤝. Quoi de mieux en effet que donner du sens à ses voyages à l'étranger ?! Et pourtant, mal renseigné.e.s et/ou mal préparé.e.s, beaucoup sont également celles et ceux qui ont eu de mauvaises surprises ou se sont fait.e.s escroqué.e.s.
Au travers de ce post, je souhaite donc vous permettre d'accéder aux outils et aux informations qui vous permettront d'encore mieux comprendre de quoi il s'agit lorsqu'il est question d'humanitaire ou de solidarité internationale, et peut-être vous permettre de mieux vous préparer dans votre souhait solidaire.
Pour commencer, mettons tout de suite les choses au clair: On ne paye pas pour être bénévole ! Et pourtant, beaucoup de pseudo associations vous proposent de participer à leurs projets en l'échange d'une somme d'argent conséquente... Ce sont en réalité des entreprises dont le but est naturellement de réaliser des profits ! On n'appelle pas cela de l'humanitaire, mais du volontourisme. Le business de ces structures crapuleuses vise en effet à exploiter d’une part la pauvreté des communautés qu’ils exhibent, et d’autre part la bonne volonté et le portefeuille des volontouristes, d’autant plus que les sommes demandées sont sans commune mesure avec les niveaux de vie réels constatés sur place. Nous vous conseillons donc plutôt de vous renseigner sur les dispositifs de volontariat encadrés par l’État tels que le Service volontaire européen ou le Volontariat de solidarité international n’exigent nullement de payer pour y participer. Et pour en savoir plus, vous pouvez consulter notre vidéo détaillant les alternatives justes et sensées en matière de volontariat et les pièges à éviter.
Mais du coup, si le volontourisme n'a rien à voir avec l'humanitaire, qu'est-ce que l'humanitaire justement ? L’objectif principal de toute assistance humanitaire est de sauver des vies, d’alléger les souffrances et d’assister les victimes d’une catastrophe tout en cherchant à rétablir leur dignité. Et pour y parvenir, les organisations humanitaires sont soumises à tout un panel de règles et de principes pour lesquels il est nécessaire d'employer des gens spécialement formés/préparés à cette fin. Là encore, il est possible de mieux comprendre ce qu'est l'humanitaire au travers de son histoire, des contextes dans lesquels il s'inscrit et les principes qui régissent l'action humanitaire en consultant notre vidéo spécialement éditée à cette fin.
Et si, au lieu de partir spécialement en mission humanitaire, nous adaptions seulement nos comportements lorsque nous sommes en vacances à l'étranger, afin de les rendre compatibles avec les principes humanitaires ? Là encore, nous avons veillé à fournir toute une liste de conseils sensés pour quiconque serait intéressé.e par une telle démarche au travers d'un article complet.
Si vous avez des questions, des remarques ou d'autres conseils à partager avec la communauté, n'hésitez pas ! Je suis d'ailleurs moi-même travailleur humanitaire, et c'est avec grand plaisir que je répondrai à vos interrogations en lien avec les voyages solidaires 🙂 .
Bonjour à tous,
Je cherche à envoyer des manuels scolaires de 1ere et de Terminale, série S, à l'étranger (, ils m'ont été donnés à la suite de la réforme avec les tablettes).
Ils risquent d'être jetés et je préfèrerais grandement les donner à ceux qui en ont besoin ! Je suis prête à payer les frais de transport, aussi je suis consciente que ces manuels requièrent déjà un certain niveau d'enseignement et qu'il ne pourront pas être envoyés partout.
Merci de me faire savoir si vous avez une association (ou autre) qui permettrait à ces manuels de trouver bons acquéreurs !!
PS : Je ne pourrait les expédier qu'à partir de juillet, date à laquelle les manuels de Terminale ne me seront plus d'aucune utilité.
Bonjour, je cherche des témoignages de personnes ayant fait la formation Logisticien Solidarité International avec l'organisme Bioforce situé à Lyon.Je désir m'inscrire pour le concours d'entrée à cette formation et j'aurai voulu avoir divers renseignements concernant ce concours afin de le préparer au mieux.Je sais qu'il y'a un entretien oral, une épreuve de Français, d'Anglais, Technique et sportive et je souhaiterai connaitre le contenu de ces épreuves et leur niveau de difficultés.Pour les personnes ayant éffectué cette formation, comment s'est elle passée?les problémes rencontrés et avez vous trouvé façilement un départ en mission avec une ONG aprés cette formation? Merçi d'avance aux personnes qui auront la gentillesse de me renseigner.
Je suis art-thérapeute diplômée, et je vais lancer un projet de financement pour faire bénéficier des personnes dans le besoin ou ayant vécu des traumatismes (de tous âges) d'ateliers d'art-thérapie. Modalités : peinture, terre, collages, dessins, Land-Art. théâtre...
J'ai besoin d'être en contact avec un organisme intéressé, qui pourrait m'accueillir de 1 à 3 mois. Le financement servira à mon hébergement, à mes repas, à l'élaboration et à la préparation du projet, au billet d'avion, à la fourniture du matériel, la vie sur place, et le salaire dont j'ai besoin.
J'ai déjà participé à ce genre de projet / mission , magnifique ! , 1 mois au Maroc, pour l'encadrement et l'animation d'ateliers pour les enfants des rues😊
Si vous êtes intéressé/e merci de me contacter.
Avec mes plus lumineuses salutations,
Sandra
"Essayez d’être un arc-en-ciel dans le nuage de quelqu’un"
Maya Angelou
Salut, on est une famille en camping car entre Essaouira et Agadir. On cherche des assos dans! lesquelles ont peut intervenir pour enseigner le français, l'informatique ou proposer des activités, surtout auprès des enfants. Si on a un repas en échange c'est génial ! On serait ravis de partager du temps avec eux. Merci de me communiquer vOs contacts pour le Maroc entier car on en fait le tour. Merci de tout cœur
Bonjour, mon fils et moi aimerions faire du bénévolat de préférence au Zimbabwe afin de pouvoir aider les éléphants et les les rhinocéros noir.
Nous avons une excellente santé et comprenons l’anglais, notre désir serait pour la fin de l’été par exemple à partir de mi-septembre et pour une durée d’environ trois mois.
Motivation : se rendre utiles pour une bonne cause.
Merci de nous aider à trouver notre bonheur .
Je m'appelle Clara, je suis en première année d'étude pour devenir éducatrice spécialisée en Belgique. Dans 2 ans j'aurais l’opportunité de réaliser un stage de 6 mois il me semble à l'étranger.
Je suis à la recherche de centres ou d'associations s'occupant de jeunes enfants ou d'adolescents un peu partout dans le monde afin que je puisse déjà un petit peu m'organiser.
Bonjour, recherche des personnes qui ont du temps de libre et qui souhaitent participer à l’organisation de projets dans des orphelinats du Sénégal, vous êtes les bienvenus. Tout ça après cette fameuse crise sanitaire bien-sûr. Nous sommes en France mais ouvert à tout le monde
Bonjour,
Avec 2 de mes amies nous aimerions partir pour une durée de 6 à 12 mois de préférence en Espagne. Nous souhaiterions savoir quel organisme pourrait être susceptible de prendre 3 volontaires françaises. Voir même les entreprises pouvant accueillir 3 françaises.
Nous sommes à la recherche d’informations afin de pouvoir concrétiser notre projet de volontariat tout en découvrant une nouvelle culture et approfondir nos compétences linguistiques.
Merci par avance de vos réponses et de votre aide.
Nous sommes très motivées.
Bien cordialement.
