In March 2025 we brought lots of food and general supplies to the Anh Dao Orphanage, then had a fun ice cream party with all the children. We spoke with the caretakers ahead of time and arranged to bring lots of food and general supplies for the month. On the day of the visit, we loaded up a van and made the drive north into Ninh Hoa to see the children.
The children were excellent helpers and carried all the provisions to the orphanage steps. On this visit, we brought sets of badminton rackets, bags of rice, packages of noodles, racks of eggs, chicken, pork, fresh vegetables, cooking oil, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, seasonings, mushrooms, milk, mushroom pies, vegan meats, sugar, and diapers.
As a big treat, our team of volunteers brought out blocks of ice cream, cones, and toppings. Everyone got ice cream! There were many big smiles. Some of the children took the badminton rackets to the field behind the orphanage to play. So fun!
This charity trip was sponsored by a donation from Christopher Dang, Huan Ngo, Littlechad Newfield, Alexander Heenan, Jef O’Riley, Florian De Rop, Elaine Nguyen, Philip Doughty, and Pham Van Thuy Nguyen. Thank you!!!
ABOUT THE ANH DAO ORPHANAGE
Founded in 2004 by the Buddhist nun Thich Nu An Son, a large group of orphans are cared for at this wonderful home in Ninh Hoa, 62 kilometers north of Nha Trang. Visit the orphanage and you’ll find a well-organized and loving environment. The children are happy, and it’s a joy to sit, talk, and play with the little ones. To help provide nourishment to the children, and as a small means of earning funds, Sister An Son tends a small farm behind the orphanage, in front of the girl’s living quarters. The children eat the vegetables that are grown here, and the surplus can be sold to help pay for monthly expenses.
