LOC THO CHARITY SCHOOL
The Loc Tho Pagoda has had a charity school since 1991, which was founded by Sister Thich Nu Dieu Y. Sister Dieu Y dedicated her life to the children, and passed away in 2014. The school is now run by the amazing and loving nuns of the Loc Tho pagoda, and is not owned or operated by Lovingkindness Vietnam. They rely entirely upon donations, much of which comes from people in their immediate community.
At just 15 minute’s drive from the center of Nha Trang, this is one of the easiest places to visit for those in Nha Trang. There are over 100 children from poor families studying at this primary school, some of whom also live here. The nuns at Loc Tho provide the children with school books, school supplies, school uniforms, daily meals, as well as monthly expenses, such as the salaries for the primary school teachers.
To donate to this cause, click the Donate button, which can be found on any page of this site in the top right. From the PayPal form, include a comment to indicate that you wish the donation to go to Loc Tho. You can also send us an email at ahren@lovingkindnessvietnam.org.
ALL OF OUR LOC THO CHARITY SCHOOL & ORPHANAGE ACTIVITIES
An Ice Cream Party at the Loc Tho Charity School
In October 2024 we brought lots of food and general supplies to the Loc Tho Charity School in Nha Trang. To support the children's breakfasts and lunches, we coordinated...
Supporting Education at the Loc Tho Charity School
In September 2024 we had a great visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity Home. We coordinated with the administrators of the school and told them that...
A Fun Trip to the Loc Tho Charity School
In August 2024 our team had a fun trip to the Loc Tho Charity School. In addition to providing free education to youngsters from low income households, they also...
New Schoolbooks and Supplies for the Loc Tho Charity School
In July 2024 we had a great visit to the Loc Tho Charity School. We had reached out to the school administrators and asked what we could bring this...
Treats for the Loc Tho Charity School
In June 2024 we brought yummy surprises to the children at the Loc Tho Charity School. The school is offering summer classes to local youngsters, and continues to provide...
Food and Supplies for the Loc Tho Charity School
In May 2024 we had a fun visit to the Loc Tho Charity School. We had contacted the caretakers and asked what provisions we could bring them this month....
A Great Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School
In April 2024 we had a great visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School. We had reached out to the caretakers at the school and asked...
A Fun Visit with Bubble Tea at the Loc Tho Charity School
In March 2024 we had a great visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School. The students receive free meals at the school, and with so many...
A Great Day at the Loc Tho Charity School
In February 2024 we had a terrific visit at the Loc Tho Charity School. In addition to free schooling for children from poor families, Loc Tho also provides breakfast...
Another Fun Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School
In January 2024 we brought lots of food and general supplies to the Loc Tho Charity School outside of Nha Trang. In addition to offering free primary schooling to...
A Fun Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School
In December 2023 we had a fun visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School in Nha Trang. We coordinated with the caretakers about bringing needed supplies...
Visiting the children at the Loc Tho Charity School
In October 2023 we had a fun visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School in Nha Trang. The nuns who run the school provide breakfast and...
A Fun Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School
In September 2023 we had a fun visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School outside of Nha Trang. In addition to providing free education to many...
Lots of Supplies and Bubble Tea for the Loc Tho Charity School
In August 2023 we had a very fun visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School. We had reached out to the Loc Tho nuns and asked...
Visiting the Children of the Loc Tho Charity School with Ice Cream
In July 2023 we paid a visit to the Loc Tho Charity School. We spoke to the nuns at the school about bringing food for the children’s meals. In...
A Fun Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School
In June 2023 our team had a fun visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School. Loc Tho provides free primary schooling to neighborhood youngsters, including free...
Bubble Tea Drinks for the Loc Tho Charity School
In May 2023 we had a fun visit to the Loc Tho Charity School. This wonderful school for low-income children provides breakfast and lunch for the students. With many...
A Fun Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School
In April 2023 our team of volunteers had a fun visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School. After speaking with the nuns at the school, we...
A Great Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School
In March 2023 we made a fun visit to the Loc Tho Charity School. We reached out to the nuns at the school and asked what provisions we could...
An Ice Cream Party at the Loc Tho Charity School
In February 2023 we had a great visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School and a surprise ice cream party. The school provides breakfast and lunch...
Tet at the Loc Tho Charity School
In January 2023 we made a special holiday visit to the Loc Tho Charity School. The Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday of the year, and we wanted...
A Great Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School
In late December 2022 our team had a great visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School. The school provides meals to all the children, and we...
A Return to the Loc Tho Charity Home
After a long absence, we were very happy to return to the Loc Tho Charity Home on a fun visit with the children. We coordinated this charity trip with...
Healthy Food and Sports at the Loc Tho Charity School
On April 26, 2018 we had a fun visit at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Loc Tho runs a free primary school for neighborhood children whose parents cannot...
Healthy Food for the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On March 23, 2018 we made our monthly visit to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with healthy food supplements for the children. Located to the west of Nha...
Tet 2018 at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On February 5, 2018 we had a Tet party at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Run by the amazing nuns of the Loc Tho pagoda, this charity school...
Tet 2018 at the Sunflower Orphanage
On February 2, 2018 we brought a Tet party to the Sunflower Orphanage in Nha Trang. Sunflower cares for a large group of teenage orphans, and is the sister orphanage...
Healthy Food for the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On December 11, 2017 we visited the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with lots of healthy food supplements for the children. Loc Tho provides free primary schooling to over...
Healthy Food for Loc Tho
In November 2017 we visited the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with our monthly supply of healthy food. The nuns of the Loc Tho pagoda run a free primary...
Healthy Food for the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On October 12, 2017 we brought lots of healthy food supplements to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage, plus fun treats for the children. The nuns of the Loc...
Visit and Mid-Autumn Festival at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On September 29, 2017 we visited the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with lots of healthy food, and some fun gifts for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Loc Tho provides free...
New Shoes for the Loc Tho Charity School
On August 28, 2017 we brought brand new sandals to all the children of the Loc Tho Charity School. Loc Tho has a wonderful mission where they provide free primary...
New Backpacks for the Loc Tho Charity School
On August 18, 2017 we brought new backpacks for all the children of the Loc Tho Charity School. Loc Tho provides free primary schooling to neighborhood children whose parents cannot...
Healthy Food for Loc Tho
On August 18, 2017 we brought healthy food to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Loc Tho offers free primary schooling to neighborhood youngers whose parents cannot afford the...
Visit to Loc Tho
On July 21, 2017 we visited the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with lots of healthy food. Loc Tho provides free primary schooling to neighborhood children whose parents cannot...
Visit to Loc Tho
On June 20, 2017 we visited the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with lots of healthy food and essential supplies. Run by the nuns of the Loc Tho pagoda,...
Healthy Food and a Fun Treat for Loc Tho
On May 19, 2017 we visited the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with our monthly supply of healthy food supplements, plus a nice treat for the children. Loc Tho...
Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On April 17, 2017 we visited the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with lots of healthy food for the children, and some surprise toys. Loc Tho provides free primary...
Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On March 23, 2017 we visited the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with lots of healthy food supplements, some toys, and snacks. Run by the nuns of the Loc...
Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School
On February 26, 2017 we visited the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with healthy food and new storage drawers. Run by the nuns of the adjacent pagoda, Loc Tho...
Tet at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On January 28, 2017 we brought Tet to Loc Tho. The Vietnamese New Year is the biggest holiday of the year in Vietnam, and filled with many traditions. Costs skyrocket...
Healthy Food and Warm Clothes for Loc Tho
On December 1, 2016 we brought lots of heathy food to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. With winter and the rainy season upon us, we also brought warm...
Healthy Food and Fun Snacks for Loc Tho
On September 30, 2016 we brought lots of healthy food to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage, plus a treat for all of the students. The Loc Tho pagoda...
New School Uniforms for Loc Tho
On August 26, 2016 we brought brand new school uniforms for all of the children at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. The Loc Tho Pagoda lies to the...
Healthy Food for Loc Tho
On August 5, 2016 we brought lots of healthy food and snacks to the children of the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. In addition to being an orphanage to...
Healthy Food and Treats at Loc Tho
On June 14, 2016 we brought lots of healthy food and a fun treat party to the children of the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Loc Tho provides a...
Healthy Food and Gifts for Loc Tho
On April 11, 2016 we made a visit to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. The charity school at Loc Tho offers free primary schooling through accredited teachers to...
Fun Visit to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On March 14, 2016 we visited the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with lots of healthy food and snacks. Loc Tho provides a free primary school to neighborhood youngsters...
Tet and Healthy Food for Loc Tho
On January 31, 2016 we brought our monthly supply of healthy food to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage, and handed out gift bags to all of the students...
Warm clothes and healthy food for Loc Tho
On December 12, 2015 we had 2 charity trips to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Continuing their heartfelt support of the children at Loc Tho, Lloyd and Esther...
Nutritious food at Loc Tho
On November 13, 2015 we brought nutritious food to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. This was provided by the continued loving support of Lloyd and...
New mosquito nets for the Loc Tho orphans
On October 25, 2015 we brought new mosquito nets to the Loc Tho orphans. The Loc Tho pagoda offers a large charity school for neighborhood youngsters, and also cares for...
Healthy Food for Loc Tho Students
On October 13, 2015 we brought our monthly supply of healthy food supplements to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. This was provided by the continued...
Healthy food for Loc Tho
On September 17, 2015 we brought healthy food and a fun treat to the Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage. This visit was made possible through the continued...
First day of school at the Kim Son and Loc Tho Charity Schools
On September 5, 2015 we attended the first day of school ceremonies at the Kim Son and Loc Tho charity schools. At Kim Son, we brought lots...
School uniforms and healthy food to Loc Tho
On August 11, 2015 we brought new school uniforms and healthy food to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. The start of the new school year begins...
Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage Beats the Heat
On July 8, 2015 we came to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage with many gifts and a special treat. The nuns had asked for fans to...
A Nourishing Visit to Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On June 18, 2015 we brought our monthly supply of healthy food supplements to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. This trip was made possible by Lloyd...
Healthy Food for Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On April 21, 2015 we brought healthy food supplements to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. This was our monthly visit to Loc Tho, made possible through...
Two Trips to Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On March 25, 2015 we had 2 charity trips to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Loc Tho provides free primary school to poor youngsters in the...
Food and Fun for Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On February 27, 2015 we brought healthy food and fun games to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. The Loc Tho Pagoda provides a home for about...
Two Worthy Organizations, Two Year-End Parties
In early February, 2015 we arranged 2 year end parties for the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage and the Kim Son Charity School. These 2 trips were...
New Backpacks for Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On January 22, 2015 we brought new backpacks to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. This trip was sponsored by Richard and Marjorie of the USA in...
Fighting Mosquitoes at Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On January 2, 2015 we brought baby formula, milk, and mosquito nets to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. These gifts were made entirely possible through the...
Bringing Food to Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On December 19, 2014 our team brought food to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. This gift was made possible by Lloyd and Ester of the USA,...
New Clothes for Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On November 6, 2014 we brought new clothes to the children of the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. The rainy season has started in Nha Trang, and...
Mid-Autumn Festival at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On September 6, 2014 we brought the Mid-Autumn Festival to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. This is a special holiday for children in Vietnam, as traditions...
Project Healthy Smile Visits Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On August 13, 2014 we coordinated with Project Healthy Smile at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Project Healthy Smile is an American charity dedicated to educating...
US Donors Support Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage
On August 8, 2014 our good friends in the USA provided kind gifts to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Richard and Marjorie of the USA are...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – May 31, 2014
On May 31, 2014 the closing ceremony was held at Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Donations were made by Richard & Marjorie of the USA and Linda...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – May 9, 2014
On May 9, 2014 we helped set up a new playground at the Loc Tho Charity School, donated by Lucette Dillon and the Quan Am Foundation of New...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – March 8, 2014
On March 8, 2014 we celebrated Women's Day at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. At Loc Tho this was a great reason to celebrate the school's...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – February 2014
In February 2014 our good friends made several heartfelt visits to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage, with gifts and kindness. Richard and Marjorie travelled to Vietnam...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – February 2, 2014
On February 2, 2014 we brought Tet gifts to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. The biggest holiday of the year, Tet celebrates the lunar new year....
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – December 31, 2013
On December 31, 2013 we helped the Quan Am Foundation in their New Year celebration at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Lucette Dillon’s foundation is based...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – December 23, 2012
On December 23, 2013 we bought new clothes for the youngest children at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. These children come from the poorest families in...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – November 20, 2013
On November 20, 2013 we celebrated Teacher’s Day at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Teacher’s Day is a big holiday in Vietnam, and most schools have...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – November 12, 2013
On November 12, 2013 we brought Project Healthy Smile’s gifts to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Project Healthy Smile is an American charity dedicated to improving...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – October/November, 2013
October-November, 2013. We brought blankets, kitchenware, and a new stone table with benches for the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. As the weather gets colder in winter,...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – October 10, 2013
On October 10, 2013 we arranged a lunch with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. We were contacted recently by Choity Ahmed, who was...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – September 27, 2013
On September 27, 2013 we brought new rain ponchos to the children of the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. It’s the beginning of the rainy season in...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage – September 5, 2013
On September 5, 2013 we brought all new uniforms to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. Richard and Marjorie of the USA continue their amazing support for...
Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage
On August 20, 2013 we brought gifts to the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage for the holiday of Vu Lan. Also known as Parents Day, Vu Lan...
Outdoor Camp for Loc Tho Charity School & Orphanage
On July 10, 2013 we held an outdoor camp for the children of the Loc Tho Charity School and Orphanage. The Loc Tho pagoda lies in a peaceful...
Loc Tho Charity School – May 30, 2013
On May 30, 2013 a ceremony was held to mark the end of the school at the Loc Tho Charity School. The event was sponsored by Richard and...
Loc Tho Charity School – April 28, 2013
On April 28, 2013 we brought gifts to the Loc Tho Charity School. Last month, Richard and Marjorie bought new water filters to ensure that the children had...
Loc Tho Charity School – April 4, 2013
On April 4, 2013 Lucette Dillon of the Quan Am Foundation brought desks and books to the Loc Tho Charity School. Since visiting Nha Trang last year, Lucette...
Loc Tho Charity School – March 2013
In March 2013 we bought 5 new water filters for the classrooms of the Loc Tho Charity School. This was made possible by the continuing support of Richard and Marjorie...
Loc Tho Charity School – February 10 & 13, 2013
On February 10 and 13, 2013 we brought Tet to the Loc Tho Charity School. The first visit came from donations made by Lucette Dillion of Australia. Lucette...
Loc Tho Charity School – January 16 & 19, 2013
On January 16 and 19, 2013 we visited the Loc Tho Charity School for an end-of-term celebration. The children had finished their schooling for this half of the...
Loc Tho Charity School – December 2012
We brought gifts and made facility improvements to the Loc Tho Charity School. American donors Richard and Marjorie, together with family & friends, made another generous commitment to...
Christmas Visit – December 18, 2012
The Quan Am Foundation brought Christmas presents to FOUR more places! On this day, Santa came to town! This was the second trip made possible by Lucette Dillon of New...
Loc Tho Charity School – November 20, 2012
On November 20, 2012 the Loc Tho Pagoda celebrated Teacher’s Day. The pagoda provides free primary schooling for neighborhood children in this poor community, and Teacher’s Day offers...
Loc Tho Charity School – October 20, 2012
On October 20, 2012 the last of the bookshelves were put in at the Loc Tho Charity School. This concluded a project funded by Americans Richard and Marjorie....
Loc Tho Charity School – September 26, 2012
On September 26, 2012 we helped coordinated with Project Healthy Smile at the Loc Tho Charity School. Several months ago, we were contacted by Michelle Patterson about their...
Loc Tho Charity School – September 15, 2012
On September 15, 2012 we had new bookshelves put in the classrooms at the Loc Tho Charity School. This was the second project we’ve put in place to...
Loc Tho Charity School – September 5, 2012
On September 5, 2012 new uniforms and books were brought to the Loc Tho Charity School. The fifth of September marks the first day of school in Vietnam,...
Loc Tho Charity School – August 10, 2012
On August 10, 2012 new shelves were put in at the Loc Tho Charity School. This was made possible entirely through the generous efforts of Richard and Marjorie....
Loc Tho Charity School – July 7-8, 2012
On July 7, 2012, we helped Lucette of the Quan Am Foundation bring new desks and other gifts to the Loc Tho Charity School. The following day, Richard...
Loc Tho Charity School – May 31, 2012
Richard and Marjorie continue their kindness towards the Loc Tho Charity School, and made another generous donation for the month of May. It’s the end of the school year, and...
ADDRESS
Loc Tho Charity School
Thon Ngoc Hoi Vinh Ngoc
Khanh Hoa
Vietnam
PHONE
0902596771
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Take 23 Thang 10 Street out of Nha Trang, and at about 1 km past the Long Son Pagoda you’ll come to a traffic signal. Turn right onto D Huong Lo 45. You’ll glide past the Ngoc Hiep Market and come to a set of train tracks at the base of Ganh Hill and a large sign leading up to the Kim Son Pagoda. A hundred meters past the train tracks is a small sign for “Chua Loc Tho” at D Xom Chieu. Follow the little road until you see the large Buddhist compound.
