Orphans into loving families in Vietnam

We’re pleased to report that we ended the year on a very positive note. In December, in preparation for starting training at the two Social Protection Centres (orphanages), which we’re partnering with, the team conducted a training assessment at both project sites as well as the communes in Thai Nguyen and Hanoi. The aim of this assessment was to ascertain their current level of knowledge of foster care so that the team can tailor the training programme accordingly.

We hope that by our next update we will have started training staff from the two pilot sites. In April 2018, the team hopes to begin the training programme with the two Social Protection Centres, communes and government staff, which will initially focus on the “What is Foster Care?” training workshop. There will be 3-5 workshops delivered during the month. This is extremely exciting and will be worth the months of hardwork that the team has put in to establish the project.

One of the key challenges that the team has experienced has been to understand the government’s calendar and trying to work within their schedule. Although this can be frustrating, the government has also been flexible when it has come to major decisions with the project. This is pioneering work in which Care for Children and the Vietnamese government are treading new ground. So, we have to be willing to take it step by step, working side by side with the government at a similar pace, remaining flexible and focused to continue the project and to make sure it has an impact.

Once again, thank you for your support and staying connected to our work.