Here I am with Hiep and Nhat (Vice President of the Disabled Group)
Hiep's tin house is in the background.
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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist for... [read more]
The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist for... [read more] Blog: Hiep's Changed Life - The Perfect Seedling Grant!
Date: May 14th 2007
I have just returned from a frantic trip in Hoi An. I apologise if I have not yet been able to reply to your emails. I’d like to share with you the amazing story of one member of the Disabled Group - Hiep - the charming man who dreamt of becoming a herb farmer….. His family were very poor farmers who always worked hard, but struggled to survive. Hiep tells how, when he was yo ... read more
Date: May 14th 2007
I have just returned from a frantic trip in Hoi An. I apologise if I have not yet been able to reply to your emails. I’d like to share with you the amazing story of one member of the Disabled Group - Hiep - the charming man who dreamt of becoming a herb farmer….. His family were very poor farmers who always worked hard, but struggled to survive. Hiep tells how, when he was yo ... read more
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Karen Leonard has resided in Essendon, Australia, all of her life. For the past thirty years she has successfully run a small business in Essendon, The Karen Leonard Music School.
A dedicated traveler since the age of eighteen, Karen has visited many countries. In 2000 while backpacking through Vietnam, Karen met a young street kid and they had an instant connection. He introduced Karen to his world, his fellow street kid friends and their families. It wasn't long before Karen was supporting several street kids by encouraging them back to school and paying their education costs. After retu... full info
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