October 1st is China’s national day and our kids were able to take part in a celebration with their orphanage. The kids and nannies had fun playing game and taking part in competitions. It was a great party and a great experience for everyone!

We are so thankful that a team of physical therapists recently came to visit our projects. They not only helped the kids but they were able to teach the nannies so that the children can receive even better care.

The weather has been perfect lately and the kids have had so much fun playing outside. Even when they have to stay inside there is still so much fun to be had! We love seeing each of our kids play and hearing their laughter makes it all worth it.

Cultural awareness and tradition play important roles in helping young children develop a positive sense of identity and build self-esteem. This is why we make sure we celebrate all the holidays with the children. And of course good food is always a plus.

We recently had a party for our Chinese sponsors. Some of the children from our projects were able to come to Beijing to help celebrate. They prepared a little performance and were able to meet some of their sponsors. Everyone had a great time as we shared what has happened ...

When children are referred to us for medical help, the first thing we do is travel to their rural homes to see the child, meet the family or caregivers, review any prior medical history, and make our own assessment of the family’s need for assistance.
This month, we travelled ...

In Vietnam, as we have always done in China, we want to provide the very best medical care possible for the children we accept into our program. We are very excited about the strong medical partnerships we have developed with local doctors and hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City. ...

It’s official! After working through a local partner for the last two years, we received our NGO license from the Vietnamese government in April. This is a big step for our program in Vietnam and gives us a strong foundation to build on into the future.
Our delegation made the ...

After the children’s surgery, they make trips back to the hospital for up to 6 or more post-op checkups over the following year or so. These are most often “happy visits” when the family members hear good reports from the doctors about their children’s recovery and health.

Kids might not think that clothes are the most exciting Christmas presents but we love all of the new clothes that they received as gifts. They are all so warm and cozy and make the kids even cuter (if that was even possible!).

Recently we went on a field tip to the aquarium. It was amazing to see so many fish and other marine animals. The kids had fun pointing out their favorites and seeing so many different kinds of fish. It was a great day and we even got to see the ...