Viet Nam is a land emerging healed from the trauma of war. Its young and vital population - whose hearts and minds, healed like the land, are building its hopeful future brick upon brick.

Viet Nam is a destination of spectacular vistas and rich culture, deeply held traditions and a strong belief in self-reliance. Vacationers find its outstanding scenery and cultural interest entrancing. Volunteers from around the globe travel there to lend a hand. Millions of others, some in the healing process themselves, and some who simply appreciate the industriousness of the people, help by sending donations through the Viet Nam Children's Programs.

While the annual income of the Vietnamese people is very low, they make much from the little they have through resourcefulness and hard work.

Education is central to the lives of the Vietnamese, who see it as the path to a brighter tomorrow and place a keen emphasis on its importance to their children.