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That little bit extra

The fourth stop on our journey was a Disabled Children’s Support Facility in Hi Giang. Located in the very north of the country, it was a centre trying to do more to help the wider community. Trying to do ‘that little bit extra’. It was the smallest centre we had visited so far, providing support … Continue reading That little bit extra →

POSTED July 5, 2013 Sidekick 0 Comment VietnamBalloons, Blind, Children, Clown, Clown Shoes, Clowning, Community, Deaf, Diablo, Disabled School, Disabled Support Centre, Disabled Support Facility, Donations, Ha-Giang, HaGiang, Hospital, Inspiring, Language, Legacy, Magic, Monk, Orphanage, Red Nose, School, Sidekick, Sox, Tricks, Vietnam

SOS Village’s Legacy: Greater than the Sum of its Parts

Day three arrived, and it was time to visit the third orphanage on our route: SOS Village. It was an impressive place to visit. It aimed to make a major difference to children’s lives, now and in the long-term. Home to 203 children, 103 of which were between kindergarten age and 18. The additional 70 … Continue reading SOS Village’s Legacy: Greater than the Sum of its Parts →

POSTED June 12, 2013 Sidekick 0 Comment VietnamAdoptive-Mothers, Balloons, Clown, Clown Shoes, Clowning, Community, Diablo, Difference, Hiaphong, Hiaphong Orphanages, Inspiring, Language, Legacy, Magic, Orphanage, Perspective, Red Nose, School, Sidekick, SOS-Village, Sox, Tricks, Vietnam

Some Perspective

Hiaphong was the next destination on our travels through Vietnam. Staying at a local hotel near the city’s centre, we took a short motorbike ride to the second destination on Xain’s schedule: Hoa Phuong Orphanage. Little did I know, my experience at this centre would leave a lasting impression. Once again, we worked through the … Continue reading Some Perspective →

POSTED May 27, 2013 Sidekick 0 Comment VietnamAdoptive-Mothers, Balloons, Clown, Clown Shoes, Clowning, Community, Cultural Differences, Diablo, Hia phong, Hiaphong, Hiaphong Orphanages, Inspiring, Language, Legacy, Magic, Orphanage, Perspective, Red Nose, School, Sidekick, SOS-Village, Sox, Tricks, Vietnam