Organization to sponsor a child in Vietnam? (page 2 of 3)

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.

Hi Venissian,

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.

Thanks for your reply! :)

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?

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! :)

Hi Venissian,

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.

Hi Venissian,

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!

Hi Venissian,

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.

sponsoring directly is tricky The ideal is for you to visit the orphanage in person and choose...

Hi Venissian,

Thanks for your replies. I’ll definitely visit Vietnam next year, either November 2014 or January 2015. I’ll stop by the orphanage.

Keep up the great work! :) & Bravo for this beautiful gesture.

welcome to you

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.

Best regards.

Hi Mimiche

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.

Best,

Y-Nhi

😎 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.

Hello,

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...

Xoxo 😉

hi Ynhi

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!

Best regards,

Jacques