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

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

Hi Livngtone,

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.

Enjoy :)

hi again Ynhi

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”!)

Cheers,

Jacques

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😉

Hi Mimiche.

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.

See you soon! Kind regards,

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.