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There is good news out there
We often think of the world as being this hard, uncaring, war torn place. I suppose it’s the amount of effort the news channels spend on covering the bad stuff that happens. Have a look at the news...
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TV shows and other interesting happenings
TV Presenter Le Thi Huong, Vice-Director of Hope Center Mrs Hong and VSO volunter Anja Merret Never a dull moment certainly applies to my life right now. This past week was no exception. But the...
View ArticleThe power of words to change perception
When I first started life off as a full-time volunteer I never thought that I would end up doing fund raising. But I should have. After all it stands to reason that a Center such as Hope Center where I...
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Hope Center has a Campaign running right now!!
Hope Center\’s team of manufacturer\’s and handicraft artisans As many of you will know, I’m working as a VSO volunteer at Hope Center in Hue, Vietnam. It’s a Center that provides vocational training...
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Can I give you a rush of love and happiness?
Hope Center\’s fund raising campaign for their Shop. Why do we like to help people? Why do we give to Haiti victims or the Tsunami affected? Because we get a rush of happiness when we do. We feel good....
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Imagine if you were disabled
Anh has a smile for everybody. She is cared for by Hope Center. Disabled. Truly imagine this for one moment. Can’t hear or maybe lost a leg as a war veteran. Born with a disability. Have to use a...
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It’s always about attitude
Phin receiving her bike from Finnish volunteer Minna If you have ever been a teacher, or are still one of course, you will understand this little story about a student and her attitude. At Hope Center...
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A home for children with disabilities
Catholic Church blessed Shelter for orphans and disabled people. Most people who know me will know that I am not that partial to religious institutions that determine what people should believe in....
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One week left in Vietnam
Hanoi! Motor bike ready outfit! Just over two years ago I landed in Hanoi as a VSO volunteer. It was my first visit to Asia, never mind South East Asia. What an adventure it has proved to be. Having...
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It’s never really just black or white
Hamburger Hill. Image from ‘Slaughter of the innocents: The Vietnamese war as never seen before.’ Nothing in life is ever set in stone. Or illuminated in black and white. Nothing. Nada. Which means you...
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