Overview:
More than 10.000 families have been affected in three generations (parents, children and grandchildren). There are couples with five children, and subsequently their children have been born disabled. Some women affected by Agent Orange have given birth to as many as nine children, all whom have died after of a period of time.
Families suffering the debilitating effects of Agent Orange through multiple generations are financially struggling to survive. These families are living in leaky and extremely dilapidated houses and need financial support to re-build their homes.
Project Objective:
To give Agent Orange victims a shelter to replace their dilapidated houses. To improve their health and hygiene conditions.
Location:
Thai Binh province
Area : 1,509 sq. km
Population : 1,797,600
Provincial Capital : Thai Binh Town
Thai Binh is an agricultural province located 100 km from Hanoi in the coastal area the of Vietnamese Northern Delta. It is the only province in Vietnam that does not have a mountain in its territory. The coast line is 53 km long with large estuaries, seaports, and sandy beaches. The main ethnic group in this area is Kinh.
Although their lifestyle has improved in the current economic development, Thai Binh is still a poor province facing many hardships. One of the biggest difficulties that they have had to cope with is the serious consequences resulting from the use of ‘Agent Orange’ toxic herbicides during the American – Vietnam war.
The use of Agent Orange during the war killed thousands of people and soldiers in Thai Binh Province, and 30 years later thousands more still suffer the ravages left behind from the use of Agent Orange herbicides. About 50,000 victims of Agent Orange continue to suffer both spiritually and physically, with enduring ailments destroying their lives.
Trip notes & Inclusions:
Joining instructions
You will be collected from your hotel in Hanoi or airport and dropped back there at the end of the tour. Pick up time will be advised on confirmation of booking. Please contact us with your specific qualifications.
What to take
An open mind, a readiness to accept challenges and educate the children in a fun and interactive way. Educational materials.
Minimum length of volunteering: One week
Minimum group size: 10 pax
Trip price: please enquire for availability and cost
Tour includes:
· Arrival airport transfer with guide
· Tour guide assort for the first 2 days
· Accommodation during project on twin share basis
· Simple Vietnamese lunch at project (Please advise any special dietary requirements)
· All applicable Vietnamese taxes and services charges
· 24 hr backup and support by in-country co-ordinator during placement
· 2 day orientation of project and surrounding area with English speaking guide/in-country co-ordinator
· Pre-organisation of placement and accommodation
· Returned transfer to Hanoi from Thai Binh
Tour excludes:
· International air tickets
· Beverages during meals and meals not mentioned
· Visas and visa charges
· Personal Travel insurance (compulsory)
· Other expenses of a personal nature such as telephone, laundry etc
· Tips and gratuities
· Police Background Check from home country (Compulsory)
· Departure airport transfer
Project cost includes:
• Build a new house of 30sqm
• Supplies including building materials, working tools, masks, paint, paint brushes
• engineer to assist and work together with the volunteers
Optional Donations
• Clothes
• Schools supplies for the children
• Rice which can be bought in local market in Hanoi
Location: Thai Binh province
Area : 1,509 sq. km
Population : 1,797,600
Provincial Capital : Thai Binh Town
Thai Binh is an agricultural province located 100 km from Hanoi in the coastal area the of Vietnamese Northern Delta. It is the only province in Vietnam that does not have a mountain in its territory. The coast line is 53 km long with large estuaries, seaports, and sandy beaches. The main ethnic group in this area is Kinh.
Although their lifestyle has improved in the current economic development, Thai Binh is still a poor province facing many hardships. One of the biggest difficulties that they have had to cope with is the serious consequences resulting from the use of ‘Agent Orange’ toxic herbicides during the American – Vietnam war.
The use of Agent Orange during the war killed thousands of people and soldiers in Thai Binh Province, and 30 years later thousands more still suffer the ravages left behind from the use of Agent Orange herbicides. About 50,000 victims of Agent Orange continue to suffer both spiritually and physically, with enduring ailments destroying their lives.
Joining instructions
You will be collected from your hotel in Hanoi or airport and dropped back there at the end of the tour. Pick up time will be advised on confirmation of booking. Please contact us with your specific qualifications.
What to take
An open mind, a readiness to accept challenges and educate the children in a fun and interactive way. Educational materials.
Minimum length of volunteering: One week
Minimum group size: 10 pax
Trip price: please enquire for availability and cost
Tour includes:
· Arrival airport transfer with guide
· Tour guide assort for the first 2 days
· Accommodation during project on twin share basis
· Simple Vietnamese lunch at project (Please advise any special dietary requirements)
· All applicable Vietnamese taxes and services charges
· 24 hr backup and support by in-country co-ordinator during placement
· 2 day orientation of project and surrounding area with English speaking guide/in-country co-ordinator
· Pre-organisation of placement and accommodation
· Returned transfer to Hanoi from Thai Binh
Tour excludes:
· International air tickets
· Beverages during meals and meals not mentioned
· Visas and visa charges
· Personal Travel insurance (compulsory)
· Other expenses of a personal nature such as telephone, laundry etc
· Tips and gratuities
· Police Background Check from home country (Compulsory)
· Departure airport transfer
Project cost includes:
• Build a new house of 30sqm
• Supplies including building materials, working tools, masks, paint, paint brushes
• engineer to assist and work together with the volunteers
Optional Donations
• Clothes
• Schools supplies for the children
• Rice which can be bought in local market in Hanoi
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1) customize not only your volunteer educational travel arrangements but also integrate these into your group’s core learning objectives!
2) participate in community development projects and activities that have undergone a rigorous participatory needs analysis process
In this way your travel creates the most inspirational impact for all involved
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