In May 2025 the Lac Thien Orphanage had brand new water tanks and pumps installed. The recent construction at the orphanage meant that they required new plumbing systems, and we were happy to provide everything they needed. The nuns were so happy!
To celebrate the occasion, we handed out balloons and snacks to all the children. It was a very fun day!
This project was sponsored by a large group of donors, including Shaun Minn, Vanessa Nguyen, Alysha Sims, Koshu Takatsuji, Kateryna Lo, Daniel Cole, Linh Lam, Minh Chau Vu, Littlechad Newfield, Jef O’Riley, Florian De Rop, and Elaine Nguyen. Thank you!!!
ABOUT THE LAC THIEN ORPHANAGE
Founded in 2006, the Lac Thien Orphanage is part of the Phat Buu pagoda and lies north of Nha Trang in Ninh Hoa district. The orphanage’s origins are endearing. On a peaceful day, a baby was left at the gates of the pagoda. The nuns cared for him, and from that day on they have taken in orphan children from the area. The orphanage is run by the nuns of the pagoda and its head nun, Chon Minh. They rely entirely upon donations, most of which come from people in the community. There are about 30 children at the orphanage, from newborns to teenagers, and Lac Thien also takes in elderly whose family cannot care for them.
