above: Village of Hope children at the entrance gate to the VOH in Danang, 2006

The Village of Hope Children's Center, established by East Meets West in 1993, serves orphaned, at-risk and deaf children in Central Vietnam. East Meets West initially funded the construction of the Village with a grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). A wide range of activities are made available to all of the children, including: athletics, music, dance, art, theater training, and English as a second language instruction.

Since 1993, more than 100 children have graduated from Village of Hope. Some return to their original homes while others continue on to higher education, advanced vocational training, or enter the workplace with marketable skills. The children grow into young adults with skills to help themselves and their families seek a better quality of life.

Support for Village of Hope children comes from international sponsors.

Where A Donation Goes

Donations support the entire Village and allow EMW to provide services that are needed for the entire community and address special needs of each individual child. Children with disabilities, for example, require special care demanding a proportionally larger share of the money we raise for VOH.

$50 a month provides shelter, education and job training to an orphaned or deaf child at EMW's Village of Hope.

To find out more about Village of Hope contact deedee@eastmeetswest.org.

Village of Hope