Today’s guests are Truong Thuy Ngan, Communications Lead at Saigon Children’s Charity; and Damien Roberts, the organization’s Executive Director.
We discussed how the longstanding charity - now in its 32nd year - has evolved over time, including:
* Campaigns to inspire future generations of female leaders in Vietnam
* Efforts to raise awareness of mental health while supporting families with neurodivergent children
* How international economic conditions and new regulations have impacted fundraising
There are multiple ways to support them:
* Sponsor a scholarship for an individual student: https://sponsorship.saigonchildren.com/en/home/
* Contribute to the Anhi Chi Em monthly donation initiative to support emergency cases: https://anhchiem.saigonchildren.com/
* Or, for those in Vietnam, take part in the annual Charity Cycle Adventure starting in Phong Nha and ending in Đà Nẵng from March 28-April 1 while raising funds: https://www.saigonchildren.com/vi/engage/charity-cycle-adventure/
Visit Saigon Children’s website to learn more: https://www.saigonchildren.com/
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