This Christmas, the World Vision Gift Catalog features new handcrafted gifts in the celebrity-designed, artisan-made collection. Read the stories behind the fair-trade artisans around the world who create these unique gifts.
Why World Vision is in Viet Nam
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, sponsors may experience delays in communication from their sponsored child. We are actively working to keep you updated as the situation changes.
Viet Nam 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 Viet Nam 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 Viet Nam 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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Progress in Viet Nam
Thanks to the generous support of donors, we’re making great progress toward the well-being of children and their families.
Child Protection and Care
Boys and girls are safe and valued, well cared for by their families, and participating in their communities as agents of transformation.
- Community members were empowered to keep kids in their community safe by attending a training on child protection strategies.
- Caregivers were given tools to ensure their long term financial health so they can provide for their families. Farmers were trained in sustainable agriculture practices and other families were given microloans needed for their businesses.
- Children began advocating in their communities for better protection for children. World Vision helped children access resources and training to begin to speak out against harmful practices in their communities.
Healthy Children and Families
Children and families are well nourished, protected from infection and disease, and have access to essential health services.
- Public hand washing stations were built in several communities to encourage community members to wash their hands more to protect against the spread of COVID-19.
- Hospital and families were given supplies such as soap, gloves, and personal protective equipment to protect against COVID-19.
Prayer Requests from Viet Nam
World Vision's staff in Viet Nam 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.
For wisdom for Viet Nam’s leaders to help the economy recover quickly, so families can earn enough to sustain their households.
News from Viet Nam
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.
Change Makers
Through the decades, 7 miracle moments
World Vision celebrates moments in its 70-year history when staff glimpsed God’s hand in key breakthroughs, resulting in life-saving impact. Seven stand out.
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