Special Projects in Cambodia and Vietnam Central Highlands Flood Relief Every year, the floods in the Central Highlands of Vietnam bring disaster. People are flooded out of their homes, many people drown and disease becomes rampant. World Child Foundation has been asked to assist the many victims of the flooding through donations of food, medicine, and funds to help rebuild. CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PROJECT Phu Yen: Support of Handicapped Children The orphanage at Phu Yen was built by World Child Foundtion in 1994. A second building was added in 1996. This facilitiy houses a number of handicapped children and World Child provides support for these children. Pledges are needed in order to provide regular, monthly support for the necessities needed by these unfortunate children. CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PROJECT Ho Chi Minh City: HIV Center Ho Chi Minh City is in the process of building it's first HIV Center. At this center they will not only provide medical aid and relief to little ones suffering from HIV, but they will also give assistance to the mother's of these children through education and supplies. The goal is to educate the population about HIV and to care for the children who contract it through no involvement of their own. Proper nutrition and medical attention can give a child a chance at a full life. CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PROJECT Ho Chi Minh City: Repair of Orphanage The Ga Vap orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City is in great need of repair to its gates and outer grounds. This orphanage provides a haven to the unwanted and most poverty stricken youth of the city. It provides shelter to many handicapped children and provides education for continued assistance after the age of 18. CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PROJECT Lang Son: Rebuilding of the Orphanage The Lang Son Social Welfare Center houses both orphans and the elderly. The building are in need of expansion and repair. World Child Foundation has pledged funds to repair one of the buildings and add a second floor in order to accommodate the many needy who depend on the center as a home and care provider. We would also like to provide monthly support if funds are available. CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PROJECT Sponsoring a Child For just $20 per month a child will have enough food to eat, clothes to wear and can go to school by entering the orphanage program. Sponsor a Child, and you can make it possible for a chIld to live in the safety of a Children's Center where they can receive an education and medical attention.       Your entire donation goes to support "your" child. World Child Foundation sends an update to sponsors twice a year and more often if we can. You reaceive a REAL photo of your child that a staff member personally takes, along with a bio on your child.       It is our hope that every child will have a sponsor this year. Support may be sent monthly, quarterly or yearly. SPONSOR A CHILD Child & Planet Friendly Shopping: Melaleuca, Inc. Melaleuca, Inc. is an International Wellness Company that manufactures and markets consumer products, which are safe, exclusive, exceptional, cost-effective and Child and Planet Friendly. They are commited to help people improve their health and get rid of toxic chemicals in their home by switching stores and shopping from a catalog company that is commited to the wellness of people around the world, especially children. Up to .52 cents out of every dollar from purchases from World Child Foundation customers is given to the Foundation to fund projects and support the needy. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR SPECIAL PROJECTS BY SHOPPING MELALEUCA	You can help support these important projects:   Orthopedic Center in Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic Center in Ho Chi Minh City   Orthopedic Center in Ho Chi Minh City   The Orthopedic Center in Ho Chi Minh City is in great need of support for their work. They provide assistance and surgeries to those in need. They have built new surgery rooms and have no money to buy equipment to use them. SO...these rooms remain empty....we would like to change that."    New washing machine for the Elderly Handicapped Center in Ho Chi Minh City   A sponsor visits her child in Lang Son.   Orthopedic Center in Ho Chi Minh City: Newly painted inner hall walls.   Elderly Handicapped Center in Ho Chi Minh City.   The Lang Son Social Welfare Center houses both Orphans and the elderly. The buildings are in grave disrepair. World Child Foundation has pledged funds to repair one of the buildings and add a second living floor in order to accomodate the many needy who depend on the center. We would also like to provide monthly support if funds are available."   Due to generous supporters, the contruction has begun!   We are still in need of support to fullfill our pledge to LangSon, but the wheels are in motion!