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And Uyen

Our lovely second recipient. Both girls come from extreme poverty.
A CHANCE TO DREAM - LIFESTART FOUNDATION'S FIRST SEVEN YEAR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

January 14th 2010
Please meet two very happy young girls - Ngoc and Uyen! These two twelve year old girls attend government schools in Vietnam, are in grade six and come from almost identical backgrounds of extreme poverty. Until recently, the options for their future were very limited and completion of their schooling was highly doubtful due to their families' economic situations. Both of these girls are brigh ... read more
Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

Vietnamese Flag 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 forc... ... read more
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