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Children with Disabilities Volunteer Project
by: Friends For Asia
Vietnam has undergone rapid development over the past decade, but it still lags behind many of its Southeast Asian neighbors. There are many ways that volunteers can get involved and make a real and profound difference, not least through helping with projects that care for children with mental and physical disabilities. Unfortunately, public support for programs that assist the mentally ill is sp...
Vietnam has undergone rapid development over the past decade, but it still lags behind many of its Southeast Asian neighbors. There are many ways that volunteers can get involved and make a real and profound difference, not least through helping with projects that care for children with mental and physical disabilities. Unfortunately, public support for programs that assist the mentally ill is spotty in Vietnam. A study published by the Stanford Undergraduate Research Journal found that traditional beliefs often attribute psychiatric disorders to past moral transgressions. While this is only one facet of a highly complex social response to disabilities, it at least illustrates the importance of raising awareness of the reality of mental and physical disabilities. Volunteers who enroll in...
Program Highlights
Volunteer in a Children with Disabilities Project in Vietnam.
Help care for mentally and physically disabled children.
Organize charity campaigns for a variety of items, including books and clothing.
Assist with networking and fundraising campaigns.
Spend 2-4 weeks living and volunteering in the city of Hanoi.
Quick Details
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Special Needs
- Tree Planting
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Hanoi, Vietnam
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Special Needs
- Tree Planting
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Job Placement
- Emergency Support
- In-Country Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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