A Big Project: New Bathrooms at the Martino Charity Home

We are excited to share a major achievement at the Martino Charity Home! In November 2025 we successfully completed a large-scale construction project to build brand new bathroom facilities. The caretakers had prioritized this endeavor, recognizing that new facilities were crucial for the safety and hygiene of the many children supported by the home, but high costs had presented a challenge.

The caretakers were overjoyed when we offered to contribute, making this essential project a reality. They recently sent us pictures of the finished construction, which concluded successfully last month.

This impactful support is a direct result of the incredible generosity of Steven Burger. Thank you for making this vital effort possible!

Update on the Children

The caretakers also sent us many pictures of the children at the home last month. We are relieved to report that everyone at the home is safe and sound despite the devastating floods that impacted Central Vietnam.

ABOUT THE MARTINO CHARITY HOME

This loving home is located in rural Quang Tri province, 90 kilometers northwest of Hue. The area is home to the Bru-Van Kieu ethnic group, who have a unique language and culture, and extend from central Vietnam into Laos and Thailand. There is much poverty in this region, which puts undue pressure on families. The Martino Charity Home was founded to house and care for young children in the area whose families struggle to support and provide for them. The home is adjacent the Phuoc Tuyen Catholic Church and overseen by Father Nguyen Thi Thu Huong. About 33 children aged 6 to 11 live at the home year round. The nuns and caretakers provide housing, meals, and a loving environment for the children to grow and thrive. The children attend local elementary schools and receive extra tutoring at the home.