There are approximately 400 children in Quang Nam Province, 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 through VNHIP, you can make a significant and lasting difference to the life of the child and his/her family.
Diem, age 5
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Duyen, age 4
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Hong, age 8
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Sponsor a child
For only $40 USD per month you can give a child living with HIV a brighter and healthier future. The child you sponsor directly benefits from your donation, which will enable VNHIP to continue to provide ongoing medical, educational and material support.
VNHIP recognizes that some models of child sponsorship contribute to the entire community, pooling the gifts of all sponsors who support children in the same community so that long-term resources for lasting change are provided. In our case, as a small organization working with a limited number of children in a widespread area it is not practical to replicate this model. We do however; seek to build sustainable change through our new microcredit program and hope that in the future some of these families can become self-reliant. How will my sponsorship help?
VNHIP’s Children Living with HIV Project has been working with local HIV clinics since 2009 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 ensure each child’s immediate survival and development rights by providing ongoing:
We recognize the need for psychosocial 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. 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.
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