What have we done during the pandemic?
There is no denying that the negative impacts of the global pandemic continue to be felt around the world. Thanks to your ongoing generosity and support, Smile Outreach has still been able to bring hope and joy to the underserved and disadvantaged community. Even though we had to cease our main missions due to travel restrictions, we have found ways to make small yet positive impact to those in need.
October 2020 – Flood Emergency Support in Huong Hoa, Quang Tri
In October 2020, four severe storms ravaged across Vietnam causing intense floods and landslides. Smile Outreach supported $320m Dong ($19,500 AUD) to supply basic food necessities such as noodles, fish sauce, salt, sugar and cooking oil to the local community in Huong Hoa, Qaung Tri.
November 2020 – Dental Mission in Ky Son, Nghe An
With the support of a small team of local volunteers, a dental mission was organised for Ky Son, Nghe An. Smile Outreach contributed $4.8m Dong ($300 AUD) to supply toothpaste and toothbrush.
January 2021 – Housing in Dong Hy, Thai Nguyen
Food, water and shelter are considered as the three basic human needs that ensure survival and shelter is the most expensive of the three. Smile Outreach has been able to rebuild a house for an indigenous family in the Northern part of Vietnam with $10m Dong ($650 AUD).
February 2021 – Toys for Orphanage in Bao Loc, Lam Dong
Toys are very important in the development of a child. They encourage motor skills, imagination and creativity. Smile Outreach bought $2.5m Dong ($160 AUD) worth of toys for the children at Mai Am Tin Thac orphanage to bring a little joy during these difficult times. It also takes one less worry away from the orphanage so they can focus on the crucial basic needs of the children.