There are approximately 400 children in Central Viet Nam living with HIV. Most of these children are from impoverished backgrounds, having lost one or both parents to the disease. By sponsoring a child living with HIV or affected by HIV through VNHIP, you can make a significant and lasting difference to the life of the child and his/her family.
You can help!
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$40 USD / month
Covers basic needs of food and health care services |
$150 USD /year
Covers school fees, books, uniforms and notebooks |
$900 US
Allows a family to participate in income generation activities and livelihood improvement |
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Giang, aged 11
Giang lives with her mother, her paternal grandparents, as well as the families of two of her uncles. Giang is HIV negative, but, unfortunately her mother is living with HIV. A total of 11 occupants make living conditions in the small house very cramped!
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Huong, aged 10
Huong and her twin sister - Lan are 10 years old . Lan was infected with HIV when she was born while Huong, fortunately was not. Their father died of HIV related disease when they were four years old.
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Han, aged 9
Three days after giving birth to Han, her mother was informed that that she was HIV positive. Shocked , naturally very distressed, and already dealing with issues arising due to poor nutrition, Han’s mother collapsed, suffering both physical and mental exhaustion
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Phuc, aged 10
Nguyen Phuc’s father is a builder, and is HIV positive. Being unaware of his own health status, the virus was unknowingly transmitted to Phuc’s mother. On hearing the news of their positive blood tests, both parents were naturally devastated.
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Hien, aged 15
Her father passed away in 2008 from HIV/AIDS. Her father left behind his wife who is also HIV-infected. Fortunately, Hien and her older brother are HIV negative.
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Tram, aged 7
Tram lives with her older sister and older brother in mountainous area of Danang city. They are orphaned children. Their parents passed away when Tram was 3 years old. Tram is now 7 years old
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Thy, aged 7
Thy lives with her parents and older sister in a rental apartment in Danang city,( they don’t have a house). Thy is 7 years old and attends the local primary school at grade 2. Her father, who is living with HIV, is a mechanic
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Truc, aged 9
Truc is now 9 years old and at grade 3 in the local primary school. She no longer shows any symptoms of HIV, which means she is responding well to treatment. Truc lives with her parents, who are also HIV positive,
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Bao, aged 10
Bao ’s mother died when she was one years old, she caught HIV from her her mother when she war born.When her father died due to HIV/AIDS she went to live with her grandmother
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Ngo Vy, aged 8
Vy's mother died when she was only three months old, and soon after her father abandoned them. Because her paternal grandparents refused to raise Vy and Tam...
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Huy, aged 13
Huy ’s mother died when he was four years old, which is when he was diagnosed with HIV. His brother and he continued to live with their father, but he sells and uses drugs and was sent to prison See more...
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Phan Vy, aged 8
Vy's father died of HIV/AIDs in 2009 and her mother died from the same disease in 2015. Unfortunately, Phan Vy was infected by HIV at birth.
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How will my sponsorship help?
VNHIP’s HIV Care Saves Lives Project has been working with local HIV clinics since 2008 to identify and support the most vulnerable children.
We visit each child in their home and conduct an assessment to determine their specific needs; and conduct regular home visits to check on their progress.
We recognize the need for psycho-social support and create opportunities throughout the year for the children and their families to meet and share experiences. During these gatherings, we also conduct education sessions for both the child and their carer, to help them stay healthy.
We organize community education workshops to ease a child’s entry into a new school. We work with the whole school community- students, teacher and parents-to raise awareness of HIV and dispel the myths and misinformation that can prevent a child from attending school.
VNHIP’s micro-credit program promotes self-reliance for the families. Unfortunately, some of the children we support are orphans being raised by elderly grandparents, so it is not always possible.
We visit each child in their home and conduct an assessment to determine their specific needs; and conduct regular home visits to check on their progress.
We recognize the need for psycho-social support and create opportunities throughout the year for the children and their families to meet and share experiences. During these gatherings, we also conduct education sessions for both the child and their carer, to help them stay healthy.
We organize community education workshops to ease a child’s entry into a new school. We work with the whole school community- students, teacher and parents-to raise awareness of HIV and dispel the myths and misinformation that can prevent a child from attending school.
VNHIP’s micro-credit program promotes self-reliance for the families. Unfortunately, some of the children we support are orphans being raised by elderly grandparents, so it is not always possible.
What do I get when I sponsor a child?
Within 30 days of sponsoring a child, you will receive a ‘welcome pack’ by email, including a photograph and further information about the child and your sponsorship.
So that you can see how your child is growing and developing, we will also email you a progress report and photographs each year.
So that you can see how your child is growing and developing, we will also email you a progress report and photographs each year.
Connecting with the child you sponsor
We encourage sponsors to get to know the child they sponsor and let them know they are special through regular letters, cards and emails. Gifts for birthdays, Christmas and Tet (Vietnamese New Year) etc. are welcome, but rather than mailing a gift it is best to make an additional donation via VNHIP. Your money will go a lot further here and we can ensure the child/family receives something they really need, such as clothes, farm animals or schools supplies.
How long is my commitment?
Sponsorship is a long-term commitment and may last several years, depending on the age and needs of the child you sponsor. The goal of VNHIP sponsorship is to give the child the best chance of fighting their disease and staying healthy. Sponsorship normally ends when the child leaves school at 18. If you wish you can continue your sponsorship and safeguard the child’s long-term well-being by supporting the child through university, vocational training or help him/her establish a business.