Vietnam

Why World Vision is in Vietnam


Vietnam continues to establish itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, yet many people still lack clean drinking water. The country was faced with several challenges in 2019, including eight tropical storms and four tropical depressions, and a disease that resulted in the loss of 9% of the country’s pork. Many people in Vietnam are malnourished, and human trafficking remains a danger. The human trafficking crisis made headlines in 2019 after 39 Vietnamese immigrants were found dead in a refrigerated truck in the United Kingdom. Many Vietnamese children die each year in similar attempts to find better opportunities abroad. Thanks to the generosity of donors, 639 malnourished children reached healthier weight levels in 2019. Twice as many Vietnamese children were reached with nutrition and child protection programs than the year before, and over 20,000 children were trained in life skills and self-advocacy. World Vision Vietnam strengthened its relationship with the Vietnamese government, partnering closely with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Ministry of Education to campaign against violence toward children.

We never give up on people

World Vision child sponsorship looks at all the things that prevent children from surviving and thriving in their community, and then works with that community to bring all the pieces of the puzzle together to build a better life for all children. For sponsors, it’s a personal way to show God’s love to a child in need in a life-changing way.

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Prayer Requests from Vietnam

World Vision's staff in Vietnam are asking us to join them in prayer for the following:

  • For parents to embrace trainings on biblical values and peaceful parenting, so their children can grow up in loving and safe homes.

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  • For wisdom for Viet Nam’s leaders to help the economy recover quickly, so families can earn enough to sustain their households.

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News from Vietnam

From the Field

Choose joy this season — Christmas gifts that give back

In a year like no other, we could all use an extra dose of joy. Why not share a little more with your loved ones this Christmas? It’s easy — with gifts that give back through the World Vision Gift Catalog. This season’s catalog features handcrafted jewelry and home décor items designed by celebrities like Sadie Robertson Huff, Patricia Heaton, Melissa Joan Hart, Wé McDonald, and Leanne Ford. Each unique gift helps empower people to rise out of poverty by meeting specific, urgent needs through the World Vision Fund. Learn the stories of the artisans behind these beautiful gifts that change lives.