Australian-funded project benefits orphans in HN
April 27, 2014 4:48 PM GMT+7
VGP - Orphan and HIV/AIDS children under care at Ha Noi’s Bo De pagoda now have clean water for daily use as well as access to a modern library, which are the result of an Australian-funded project.
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With a total capital of VND389 million ($18.200) funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and donations from Ha Noi-based organisations, the project equips the pagoda with a well-water filter system as well as furniture, computers and learning tools for its library.
According to Deputy Director of the municipal Health Department, the project will help the children have a good health and the best learning conditions, facilitating their integration into the community.
Bo De pagoda is taking care of 260 orphans, including more than 10 HIV-infected children.-VNA
