Creating an organic garden for the children of Thuy An Orphanage

Hanoi January 14 - January 26, 2013

Hanoi March 11 - March 23, 2013

Thuy An Orphanage was founded in 1979 with the aim to provide good shelter and care for children with disabilities and orphans. At this moment, there are about 150 children who are abandoned or come from very poor families who cannot afford the care and treatment of their kids. The orphanage is providing housing, education and basic care for the children, as well as vocational training with the hope that children can stand on their own feet with a job in the future. International volunteer groups are working with the orphanage to start up an organic garden with the aim to provide extra food for the children, and at the same time provide opportunities for labor rehabilitation for them.

Volunteers will help with clearing the site, preparing soil, weeding, planting vegetables and fruit trees, cleaning a fish pond and redecorating the flowers in the garden. Additional activities may include planting trees, moving bricks for construction, collecting garbage and playing with the children or exchanging with local volunteers or staff.

Study theme: Disadvantaged children in Vietnam

Special requirements: Interest and motivation for working with children in difficult situation

Location: Thuy An, Ba Vi, Ha Noi

Full project details and other similar projects available at: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm