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Projects we support in Viet Nam
Christine and Long Vu have, for many years, directed projects that benefit needy
people in Viet Nam. They work with citizens, businesses and organizations to fund
the building of permanent bridges and drill fresh water wells in the Ca Mau region.
They also raise money to fund individual scholarships for students attending university
in Saigon. In fiscal year 2011 they worked to send over $60,000 to Foodaid
Compassion and Vietnamese Culture and Science Association, San Diego Chapter.
In 2010 they helped present 52 scholarships ranging from $200 to $500 to underprivileged
ethnic minority students attending the following institutions:
- Saigon Medical University
- Saigon Polytechnic University
- Saigon Nursing and Pharmacy College
- Le Huu Trac Institute of Viet Nam Traditional Medicine
The U Minh jungle region of Ca Mau is made of many rivers, streams and canals. During
the monsoon season many temporary and unstable “monkey bridges” which connect remote
villages are destroyed. During 2010 the Vus helped direct funding to build 10 permanent
and safe bridges. School children were given bicycles on which to travel to school.
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Contact Info
For more information please contact Christine Vu:
carmichaeloptical@sbcglobal.net