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Thien Tam Pagoda in Lam Dong is home to 100 orphaned, disadvantaged children

In Tan Minh, Lam Dong Province, Thien Tam Pagoda, led by Venerable Thich Le Tam, is a place of worship and a sanctuary for over 100 orphaned and disadvantaged children.

Clinic of ‘black-robed doctors’ heals patients’ body and soul

The “black-robed doctors” at Thien An Clinic not only ease the physical wounds of patients, but also quietly care for the frail and destitute through prayer.

Mekong Delta man 'sells smiles', uses earnings for heartwarming deeds

After each performance as the character Sun Wukong, bringing laughter and joy to children and adults, Le Trung Cang sets aside a portion of his earnings for acts of charity.

Hanoi restaurants offer free meals and shelter for parade attendees

Eateries across Hanoi opened overnight to serve free food and provide shelter to thousands of visitors during National Day parade preparations.

Monk in Thanh Hoa crafts herbal products to fund charity

Dedicated to charity and raising orphaned children, Monk Thich Dam Ngoan, abbess of Hoi Long Pagoda in Thanh Hoa, develops herbal products to generate funds for humanitarian activities.

Orbis returns to Da Nang for eye care in Vietnam

ACV's Da Nang office said the visit sets the stage for a meaningful joint project between Orbis and Da Nang Ophthalmology Hospital, scheduled to take place in the second quarter of 2026.

US and Vietnamese doctors perform life-changing surgeries for poor children

A humanitarian mission in Yen Bai helped 60 patients and completed 10 complex surgeries.

Free surgeries bring smiles to children with cleft conditions

All eligible patients will receive surgical interventions and post-operative care in accordance with Vietnamese medical standards and global care protocols.

Doctor asks wife for money to help save poor patients without health insurance

When encountering poor patients with no money or health insurance to cover hospital fees, Dr Nguyen Van Tien will often message his wife and rally friends for support.

Noodle shop of love: Giving back and teaching children kindness

The initiative, started by Trương Minh Đương, a resident of Ward 6, Cà Mau City, has quickly gained community support.

559 donors unite to support a woman who lost her Tet savings

After accidentally dropping her savings meant for Tet shopping, a poor woman in Quang Tri was overwhelmed by kindness. More than 559 donors came together to raise over $6,500 for her, demonstrating the power of community support.

’Dream Hair Station’ brings faith and hope to children with cancer

A total of 303 sets of hair were donated by kind-hearted people during the third Hair Donation Festival, named ’Dream Hair Station’.

Hanoi introduces unlimited free bus passes for the disabled, the elderly, poor

Residents of Hanoi, who contributed to the revolutionary cause, are disabled or elderly will now be able to use free bus passes without any expiry date.

Consular Club HCM City’s International Charity Bazaar set for Nov 9

The Consular Club Ho Chi Minh City is set to bring back its International Charity Bazaar on November 9, at Global City in An Phu, District 2.

Businesses lead the recovery effort after Typhoon Yagi’s devastation

While immediate relief is crucial, businesses like Unilever are focusing on sustainable, long-term recovery programs to help communities bounce back from Typhoon Yagi's devastation.

Students donate to storm and flood victims during Mid-Autumn Festival

Activities though modest and budget-friendly, were rich in meaning, fostering solidarity and compassion while teaching students important lessons about kindness and giving back to the community.

US$21.5 million of public donations made to typhoon relief fund

The Vietnam Fatherland Front’s decision to make the extensive bank statement public has been widely praised.

Charity records expose inflated donations, prompting public apologies

The Vietnam Fatherland Front has published over 12,000 pages of donation records, revealing exaggerated claims by several individuals, leading to public apologies and criticism.

Pagoda with little money raises 8 abandoned children

Inside the pagoda is a world of love given to abandoned children, nurtured by the head monk and the kind hearts of the pagoda's Buddhists.

Vietnamese woman weighs only 18kg after avoiding rice

Once celebrated for her beauty, Bui Thi Thu Huong now weighs only 18kg, a result of years of avoiding rice to lose weight.