Hieu is a 32 year-old fisherman. Hieu used to be the bread-winner of his family. He was fishing everyday to feed his old parents and one 6 year-old son.

His peaceful life changed completely on September 2, 2010. Hieu picked up a strange object from the sea while fishing which unfortunately exploded right on his boat. He lost one leg, one hand, and got many injuries on face and body. His ability to hear and see has also decreased.

Three months after accident, Hieu’s condition has improved. Unfortunately, the bread-winner became a burden on his family; Hieu couldn’t hide his sadness when talking with us.

Thanks to your support, PeaceTrees Vietnam has supported Hieu by paying for the immediate and some long-term medical expenses to take care of his wounds, as well as providing funds for food for him and his family.

Trang’s brother, Van Son, was killed in a landmine explosion while he was taking care of the family’s cow in the field behind their house. One of the ways PeaceTrees Vietnam has supported the family is by making sure that all the children can finish their schooling.

Thanks to you, Jonathan, Trang has received school supplies that will enable her to attend 11th grade. Thank you for your support!

Two years ago, Linh was injured when he accidentally picked up a small, round weapon called a “bombie,” thinking it was a toy. He experienced injuries on his face, chest and hands.

Casey, thanks to your donation, he received the support he needs to continue his education! His scholarship from PeaceTrees Vietnam will allow him to attend 6th grade.

Thank you for supporting the work of PeaceTrees!

Giang’s father died when a landmine exploded when he was farming on a hillside close to their home. Without her father’s income, she would be unable to attend school.

Fortunately, Giang has been able to attend school because of generous supporters such as you, Bruce. Thanks to your gift, she now has the supplies she needs to go into the sixth grade!

Thanks, Bruce, for supporting PeaceTrees!

A few years ago, Sanh lost his left hand in an accident when one of his friends mistakenly picked up an unexploded ordnance and threw it.

Thanks to you, Sanh received a scholarship that will see him through the last year of his high school education! This is an enormous accomplishment for any student in Vietnam!

Thomas, thank you for your generosity!

Kieu’s father was injured when a small, round weapon called a “bombie” exploded while he was farming near his home earlier this year.  With your gift, little Kieu has received the support she needs to attend school.  In addition to books and supplies, she also received funds to purchase a school uniform and tuition fees for a full year.

Thank you for supporting PeaceTrees Vietnam!

In 2004, Duong lost his father to a landmine explosion as he was working in a coffee field.  On top of dealing with the tremendous loss, Duong was also worried that his family would not be able to afford to keep him in school.

However, with the help of supporters such as Molly, Duong has received scholarships which have allowed him to continue his education. Thanks to your support he will be able to graduate from high school!

Thanks, Molly, for supporting Duong and PeaceTrees Vietnam!

For the past seven years, Thien has been working hard to stay in school despite the numerous injuries he obtained when a landmine exploded as he was playing outdoors.

With your support, he has received the supplies, textbooks and uniform that he needs to finish his last year in high school.

Thanks for supporting Thien and PeaceTrees Vietnam!

Linh’s father, Phuong, was injured several years ago when a landmine exploded as he was planting trees. He lost one leg and one eye, and has struggled since then to provide for his family.

Thanks to Susan, children of landmine survivors can attend school by receiving the supplies, books, uniforms, and tuition fees necessary to continue their studies. Linh is looking forward to attending 7th grade!

Thank you, Susan, for your support of PeaceTrees Vietnam!

When they were younger, Tuat and Yen were both injured when a bomb exploded on their way home from school.  Yen sustained minor injuries to her legs, while Tuat still carries a piece of shrapnel in his lung from the accident.

Thanks to the generosity of donors like David, these siblings can both attend high-school in Quang Tri province – something that is a major accomplishment in Vietnam.

Thanks David for your support.