Nam Building a Dream Campaign

Nam Harrison, a young boy living in Sherman Oaks California decided that he didn’t need any presents for his ninth birthday. Instead, he would ask for donations to build a jungle gym for the children in his birth country of Vietnam. Nam inspired many people and business to get behind his efforts. Other children gave up their birthday presents too. So many were inspired that, he reached the goal for a jungle gym, and added another… to build a school for the ethnic minority tribal community in Quang Nam. When he visited the community, he was astonished and the shack of a school the kids had. He became determined to help them. Two years later, in 2019, Nam was cutting the red ribbon on The Nam Harrison School House in Alua. Nam raised enough money to construct a splendid school, fulfilling a dream for the children of the C’ Tu ethnic group. This eye-catching schoolhouse, fully equipped classrooms, desks, chairs, chalkboards, playground equipment, and essential amenities, became a much-appreciated gift from afar. The students fondly refer to it as “Nam’s school”. But Nam didn’t stop there. Realizing that the community did not have access to clean drinking water, he raised money to provide a filtration system- so everyone could have fresh water.

The Nam Harrison School has been a stellar success. The kids are doing exceptionally well. It has offered the whole community a great deal of pride, as well as refuge during storms. Nam’s school enrollment has grown each year, and is currently providing a fully rounded education for more than 60 children!