Phan Hy Vong – “The Martial Arts Talent with a Dream”
Hy Vong, his name, means “Hope”. When Ms. Phuong, his mother, chose this name for her youngest son, it was her quiet prayer for his life: hope to keep living,…
“Mom, I want to learn to be a hairdresser” – Giai Mat’s Persistent Dream
Recently, while sitting next to her mother as she was doing a customer's hair, Giai Mat gently said: "Mom, I want to learn to be a hairdresser." Ms. Ly paused,…
Her Dream of Being a Teacher Is Hanging by a Thread
For most children, a dream is a hopeful look toward the future. For 6th grader Phan Thi Le Na, her dream to become a teacher is a fragile lifeline, threatened…
The Silent Crisis Keeping Children Like Phong Out of School
For 12-year-old Phong, the simple act of going to school felt impossible. Living with autism and congenital hyperactivity disorder, Phong’s world was one of overwhelming frustration. Emotional outbursts, shouting, and…
ART IN BLOOM: Khoi’s Journey of Growth and Expression
At 14 years old, Khoi is more than just a teenager—he’s an emerging artist with a bright imagination and a growing passion. Born prematurely and living with epilepsy, Khoi has…
Steps of Hope: Hao Nhien’s Journey
When COV team first visited Hao Nhien’s home in June 2023, we were met with the heart-touching image of a small boy lying quietly on the floor, while his grandmother…
Hoa and her little wobbly steps
Phan Thi Ngoc Hoa is a special little girl. She lives in a tiny rented room with her mom and dad. Her dad is a long-haul truck driver and is…
Truong’s Journey: A Role Model of Resilience and Hope
Being born in 2013 as a normal child like others and living with his mother in his grandparents' house, Truong witnessed an insufficient childhood without the image of his father.…
The Heart of Resilience: Minh Anh and Minh Chau’s Journey
In a cramped rented apartment in Da Nang, a tale of resilience and love unfolds. Meet Minh Anh and Minh Chau, whose family, originally from Quang Tri, struggles to make…
Tuyet Mai’s Story: The Power of Determination to Learn and Grow
In May, we celebrated Tuyet Mai's 8th birthday, marking a significant milestone in her remarkable story. Born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Mai's intellectual abilities have flourished, despite the limitations…