What care are we providing? |
At the moment Binh Minh Schools in Banmathuot and Dong Xoai has been providing opportunities for 160 young people between the ages of 3 and 20 who are living with a variety of physical and mental disabilities to gain an education in an environment which provides them with emotional and spiritual care. The families enrol their children in the program as spaces become available. Priority is given to families with high needs and in the most difficult circumstance. Due to the limited space we currently have a waiting list of over one hundred children.
The children attend the school on a daily basis from Monday to Saturday. When they arrive they are given a shower, provided with clean uniforms and they are given a midday meal. This care is provided by three religious sisters at each school who provide their services free and three paid childcare workers. The parents are not required to pay any fees but can make a donation depending on their circumstances. The school is dependent upon benefactors to ensure that this vital service can be provided to poor families in great need.The children have flourished in this environment, but as they become adults there are no places for them to work and they often run the risk of being rejected by their families. |
What will happen if we do nothing? |
They are often locked up in their house while their parents are working or they end up on the streets begging. Often the children look much younger than their age due to malnutrition and neglect. This not only shortens their life but also gives them no opportunity to discover their own dignity and worth within the community. It also means that the community does not learn how to include them as valued members of the community.
We can create a better future for these children. The development of a workshop will give these young adults an opportunity not only to learn new skills but also discover a community in which they can continue to be nurtured and supported. It will enable them to become valued members of the community and for people to see that they can actively contribute to the good of society. The building of the house commenced in 2013 and we continue to provide training for religious sisters to help these children to mature into healthy adults who can make a positive contribution to the community in which they live. |
What are we going to do? |
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