Dates: June 19 – July 1, 2006
Location: Danang, Vietnam
Project Leader: Nancy Nguyen

What is our target problem in Vietnam?
* Low-income children not able to learn English because they cannot afford instruction

Trip Objective
* Education through Technology
o Introduce professors to the application of technology in their English curriculum
o Help professors to apply more effective and inspirational methods of teaching
o Instill the idea of learning through employing new skills in real settings and using community service as an opportunity
* Community Service: Youth Mentorship
o Raise awareness of community problems and how to serve the community
o Build leadership and tutoring skills
o Motivate youth to form personal action plans for the specific communities

Approach

* The project comprises of two components which will be covered in two weeks:
o Week 1: Training sessions
o Week 2: Application of training and pilot implementation of SEALNet Tutoring Center and Lab
* SEALnet will set up two centers in Danang University:
o English Computer Laboratory: SEALNet will set up twenty computers with English-learning softwares
o Public Tutoring Center: As a part of their English-learning curriculum, college students will apply the skills learned in the classroom by tutoring low-income children who cannot afford to learn English.
* We will work with three groups:
o University professors: a professional from SEALNet will guide them in applying technology to their teaching curriculum
o Selected college students: SEALNet students will train them leadership and tutoring skills through workshops and collaborative activities
o Selected high school students: SEALNet students will mentor and motivate them about the significance of community service-based learning and active participation in society

These are the photos from the Project Peace Crane Memorial at Stanford University in May 2008. Project Peace Crane is a fundraiser and awareness organization for the recent tragedies in Burma and China as well as future tragedies. We aim to highlight very meaningful causes and organizations that have been fighting for support and awareness as people can select causes to fold cranes and origami as gifts to the patients or victims of the China Earthquake, Burma Cyclone, Hepatitis B patients, Breast Cancer, AIDS, and many more. As people fold the peace cranes, they can reflect on the tragedy or say a prayer for each victim and their families. After two weeks, people from the Fuji Islands to China have collectively folded 2,421 peace cranes and raised $560 in pledges for 5,600 cranes that went directly to American Red Cross and World Vision relief efforts in Burma and China.

Once again the Lord blessed us with a Summer long program for the SJ2 Youth. Every Tuesday and Thursday they met from 3 to 7 pm at the NGCF building for meaningful devotions, great lessons, personal tutoring, and lots of fun games. At every meeting there were always awesome, yummy food brought by various adults in the church. What an incredibly supportive community!

What’s more, the Lord called Nancy Le, Pauly Nguyen and Nancy Nguyen to provide direction, supervision and well planned lessons. Thanks to their dedications, the youth received lots of love and care. They learned in depth about the Gospel and practiced sharing it with others. They studied about the holiness of God, explored how to guard themselves in this sex-saturated world, and committed to remain pure until marriage.

On Sunday September 7 we will plan a “True Love Waits” Commitment Service, in which young people can confirm their purity commitment while the adults can offer prayers and continual support for them. This worship service will also bring closure to the Summer program, a chance for the youth to praise God for His blessings and to thank the adults for their incredible support all Summer long. It’s a worship service you don’t want to miss! (Written by Pastor Hung)

The NeighbaHerd. Amazing Kids. A Gift from Heaven.

Photo Credits: Pastor Hung and some taken by me.

Training with TSI Jiangxi, Sichuan, MMK Jiaoda Fudan, FELP

Photos from a wonderful summer with Yuxin Migrant Children in Shanghai

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