Thai Binh Province Project

The project that we are sponsoring with Department of Justice in Thai Binh Province is in full swing!

On a visit to Thai Binh Province last week I was able to see how much work has already gone into the project to register children whose families live on boats for birth certificates. Since the project started the working group has been in four villages . They have held meetings with village leaders, border police and medical people to inform them of the project details. Brochures have been developed and printed up explain the project. Families in the four villages have been visited and registration has been completed for birth certificates for 64 children. This is a project that spans both the legal and human services communities. It will have a lasting effect on the lives of the families served by this program. We are looking for ways to raise funds for the continuation of the project. It would be a great opportunity for a legal group or human services group to take on as a project. ACS is committed to trying to raise $7000 to continue the project for 10 more villages. A group could sponsor the registration of a village for $700.

As I see the results of this project it brings home to me that the need for humanitarian projects in many areas of work in Viet Nam is great and can have a large impact even if in a small area.

ACS Granted License of Operations!

Asian Children Services VHC is happy to announce that we have been granted a license of operations by the Ministry of Justice in Viet Nam. ACSVHC is licensed to work in the Provinces of Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Ha Tinh and Thai Binh.

All are Provinces where we have worked in the past. We have continued to do humanitarian projects in these areas throughout the shutdown. We are still accepting applications from families and singles.Our first families travelled in May and are now back in the United States. We expect other groups to travel throughout the rest of the year.

Unlike many other agencies who have programs in a number of countries, ACSVHC only operates in two countries: Viet Nam and Guatemala. With only two programs we are very committed to both .The entire ACSVHC staff is dedicated to making your adoption journey a positive experience as we guide you through the process .The country directors and I travel to the countries and see and get to know the children and our orphanage and hogar staff. We are proud to be a part of your adoption story!

Please contact our office at (315) 823-0509 or RBattisti@aol.com for more information on our adoption or sponsorship programs.

RoseMarie Battisti
Executive Director

Bac Giang Orphanage Renovations

In April we started the first of what we hope will be the renovations of all four of our orphanages. Building new walls, painting,adding a sink with hot water in the baby room and preparing the laundry room has been finished . Our next steps are to purchase a washing machine, baby cribs, dressers ,and bouncy seats. So much can now be purchased in Viet Nam that we will be accepting donations for specific items and sending donors a photo of the item at the Orphanages.

Thai Binh DOJ Project

ACSVHC is pleased to announce that we are sponsoring a new and exciting initiative proposed to us by the Department of Justice in Thai Binh Province. Thai Binh is a coastal Province where many of its citizens are fishermen. Approximately 37 villages have residents who live on boats full time. These residents often are not aware of the legal procedures necessary to comply with Vietnamese law. This project will be an educational project implemented by the Department of Justice to inform these citizens and the people who are in contact with them of the necessity of registering the births of their children with the local government. This will ensure that the children receive the benefits of citizenship including medical care and schooling.

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