MÁI ẤM HỒNG-ÂN

Mái Ấm Hồng Ân (Hong An Orphanage) is a charity organisation run by Ms Vương Ngọc Sương and her family, providing residence, food and education for about 40 children.

The orphanage has been in existence for over 20 years with the main location in Tay-Ninh having about 25 children, and a branch in HoChiMinh City housing 11 children.

Despite being paralysed with both legs due to an accident in her early life, Ms Vuong Ngoc Suong has overcome all the odds in forming and running the orphanage with love, dedication and determination.

Entrance to Mai Am Hong An.Construction materials are mainly galvanised iron sheets.

Initial visit to Hong An Orphanage was made in early 2008 by VNF President, Dr Ly Gia Nhan. Subsequently VNF received a request for support in upgrading the orphanage in Tay-Ninh. Following a successful fund raising dinner in September 2008, VNF has allocated 104 million VND (about 7,500 AUD) towards  renovating a classroom and a special area for disabled children; providing equipment in a classroom and bunk beds in the sleeping quarter; and providing facilities including pigs to  produce biogas for cooking and heating.

Vuong Ngoc Suong in wheel chair posed with VNF staff

Children playing in a circle with Vuong Ngoc Suong on wheel chair and mother looking on.

In May 2009, our member re-visited the orphanage to check on progress and provide some assistance. A WordPress webpage was created to publicise the place - the link is as follows:

http://maiamhongan.wordpress.com

Area for raising pigs to earn income.