NEIL HANNAN'S 2020 VIETNAM TRIP

Your contributions continue to work wonders for impoverished & disabled rural villagers in Vietnam. The wheels are turning. Per Khanh of Hearts for Hue :     As you know that with a new law: if anyone go to market/ public areas without a face mask, he/she will be fined 200.000dvn (8.6USD). Therefore, we will try our best to deliver facemask and hand sanitizers as soon as we can. Khanh had been working with two companies to produce and supply washable (reusable) face masks and hand sanitizer for distribution to rural villages near Hue. On March 25 I inquired as to the status of his Covid:19 containment program. It was obvious from his response that immediate action was required. So, that same day $1,000 was transferred to Khanh. With those funds, 300 families in Phu Gia Commune, including our friends Ms. Hanh, Mr. Duong, and Mr. Vac, could be provided masks and sanitizer. Knowing Khanh's situation in his quest to help many villages, I transferred another $1,000. Now w

Well, as I realized was a possibility, the trip to Vietnam cannot happen. I don't give a damn about the media-fueled paranoia or the political "cover your ass" crap that has somehow enveloped the planet and disabled the world economy. To me, it's absurd beyond belief. However, Vietnam has placed travel restrictions for tourists, tossing my trip into the trash. So, the flight is cancelled. Now it's time to regroup and refocus. I'll write again soon regarding potential 2020 humanitarian endeavors. Neil

Well, I am pleased to report that Mrs. Dung and her three children, a boy of 12 and twin girls aged 3,  now have a completely renovated house. The cost of $1,200 USD, provided by you, helped make it happen. A group from the United Kingdom chipped in to help, as well.  As a refresher, here are before and after photos:                                                                           BEFORE                                                                         AFTER Like night and day, wouldn't you say? This family, one of the poorest in Huong Van Commune, Huong Tra Town, now has a concrete floor floor to replace the former compacted dirt. New steel siding, windows, doors, a kitchen, and toilet were included in the renovation..even fans, new beds, and a TV. Thanks to all who supported the effort to rescue this family from its depressing poverty and horrendous living conditions. I salute you! And a special thanks to Khanh, Chai