Hanoi (VNA) – Three non-governmental organizations in Vietnam – the Management and Sustainable Development Institute (MSD), the Saigon Children’s Charity (saigonchildren) and the Capacity Building and Support Center for Women and Children (CSWC) – have joined forces to launch the “You n ‘are not alone’ campaign to support children orphaned by COVID-19 – the hidden victims of the pandemic.
The ‘You are not alone’ campaign aims to support disadvantaged children orphaned by COVID-19 within networks of participating organizations, as well as to extend support to the wider community through an open application system. where any orphaned child outside of their existing networks can ask for help.
According to estimates by the HCM City Education and Training Department, in Ho Chi Minh City alone, 1,517 children at all levels of education have been orphaned by COVID-19[female[feminine over the past few months. This number is much higher if we consider all the children not included in the education system, and in other provinces and cities of the country. In combination with government support, the involvement of NGOs specializing in child support is essential for transparent and efficient concentration and allocation of resources.
Children who lose a parent are at risk of serious psychological trauma which, without the right support, can have serious long-term repercussions on their mental well-being and reduce their chances of success later in life. In particular, children whose families are already in dire financial straits, who have now lost their family’s primary provider, will need material support as well as a long-term commitment to education and emotional support. .
“You are not alone†will not only focus on financial support for children, but will also provide mental support and counseling. By combining the various experiences and expertise in social work, participating organizations will be able to help children cope with the trauma of bereavement, provide responsible advice on issues surrounding life and education, encourage and to help children in their personal development and to create a net security to provide for the needs of these children in the absence of their parents. Essentially, the collaboration between the participating organizations will help these children overcome the psychological shock and trauma of losing a parent, and prevent this tragedy from affecting the child’s potential.
Support registration can be done on the website https://emkhongleloi.com./.
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