Education for a Bright Tomorrow

Education: A Gift That is Forever

Pictured above giving a thank you speech, the students of Tay Son and our partner Children of Vietnam both want to thank you and send an update on the lives of your 10 scholarship recipients at Tay Son Secondary School. None of this would be possible without your help! Click "read on" to see the full letter and images of the scholarship ceremony.

Dear Ed,

We want you to know that the 10 students being sponsored by your gift for middle school scholarships are all doing well. The last week of August began school with a week of orientation and organization with all their other peers. Then the studying began in ernest.

Children in Vietnam have a heavy course load studying up to 10 subjects each year! They are all hard at work now studying with the goal of receiving a top class ranking. This November 20th is...

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New Photo Gallery Available - Scholarship Awards Ceremony 11/15/10

Congratulations on fully funding your project Ed! There's a new photo gallery available (at the bottom of this page) with images from the Scholarship Awards Ceremony held on November 15th, 2010. Your fundraising efforts will have a huge impact on these children's lives.

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Project Update: Jan 2011 Field Report

Ten students received their scholarships, thanks to Ed H. and Children of Vietnam!

Citizen Effect and Children of Vietnam are elated to announce that on November 15, 2010, ten students attending the Tay Son Middle School were awarded scholarships from Citizen Philanthropist Ed H! While the weather may have been rainy (forcing the planned outdoor ceremony to move indoors), moods were high as two of the school's vice principals congratulated the students for their hard work and success.

All of the children receiving scholarships come from poor homes and difficult circumstances, and may not have been able to continue their education without this help. Each child received a $52 scholarship that will pay for school fees, uniforms, books, pencils and notebooks. This scholarship is very much appreciated by the children and their families. Thanks to the hard work of Ed H. and Children of Vietnam, the following children now have the chance for a brighter future:

Name: Tin

Age: 12

Bio: The middle child of three, Tin, his parents and siblings live with Tin's grandparents, as Tin's father does not earn enough as a fisherman to both pay his family's medical bills and buy a house. Thanks to the scholarship, Tin can continue his education and his family will be less hard pressed to make ends meet each month.

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Project Update: Field Project from August 2010

Project Update as reported by Children of Vietnam Correspondent Nancy Letteri:

Children of Vietnam (COV) is very grateful for Ed Herold's effort in raising the funds to give 10 children 4-year scholarships to attend school!

The first day of school for the students in the Danang region and the Tay Son Secondary School is September 5th. The day starts with an opening ceremony where all the students attend dressed in their uniforms. Both the principal and the teachers address the student body to encourage the students to study well in the upcoming academic year. Two weeks prior to the first day of school, students participate in an orientation period on assigned days. In these two weeks they get familiar with the classroom and teachers as well as preparing their books, putting covers on them, and cleaning the classroom.

Currently, Children of Vietnam staff is working with the Tay Son School staff to identify the 10 students who will receive the 4-year scholarships. The children will be pleased to hear that this gift comes from a citizen of the United States. Once selected, COV information about these students and photos will be provided. Thank you Mr. Herold!

-Annie D, Project Development Summer Associate

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Congrats to Ed on Completing Your 3rd Citizen Effect Project!

Congratulations from Citizen Effect!

We're excited and proud of your success in raising $2,280 and completing your project! As a result of your work, we will be able to provide 10 students in Danang, Vietnam with full scholarships to complete grades 6–9 at Tay Son Secondary School!

Now the fun begins! We'll let you know as soon as we wire the funds to Tay Son through Children of Vietnam, Citizen Effect's field partner in Vietnam. After the funds have been wired, we will send you updates from the field, including a final report upon completion and quarterly impact reports!

Donors and supporters of the project will also receive each update and report from the field so everyone who has supported your project can stay connected to the Tay Son Secondary School community, and learn how you've impacted 45 lives together.

Thanks again for your passion and your inspiration— we'll be in touch with updates from Vietnam soon!

Warmly,

The Citizen Effect Family

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New Albums are Available to View!

Greetings from Citizen Effect. Good news! There are two new photo galleries available for viewing. The first gallery shows life in Tay Son without properly funded secondary schools. The second gallery will show how the new scholarships improve the educational experience for the children. Scroll down to the media gallery, click on the photos and enjoy!

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Happy TET (Lunar New Year) from Children of Vietnam!

Dear Ed,

All of us at Children of Vietnam, and on behalf of the children we all care so deeply about, extend heartfelt good wishes to you on this Vietnamese Lunar New Year known as TET NGUYEN DAN or TET.

TET begins on February 14th this year—a doubly auspicious day as this date also falls on Valentine's Day. May your heart be warmed knowing that you are giving many children and their families an opportunity for a brighter future.

Chuc Mung Nam Moi!

Ben Wilson, President Founder

Nancy Letteri, Dir. of Dev. & Com.

–Nicole Schneidman, Citizen Effect Project Development Associate

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