Millions of children around the world continue to be trapped in poverty, abandonment, abuse and at high risk of exploitation and trafficking, every single day.
For 35 years, the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation has been helping such young people and their communities to reclaim their futures. We help them heal from their trauma, and together we strive to break generational cycles of poverty for good, through; child protection and safeguarding, education, healthcare and community development programmes. As we continue to push forward through what remain challenging times, we’re proud and grateful, to share a few highlights made possible by our incredible community of frontline teams, volunteers, supporters, donors, and partners.
On behalf of us all at the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation, we sincerely thank you for standing with us.
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TWO NEW KINDERGARTEN BUILDS AND SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMME
For Vulnerable Ethnic Minority Children
CNCF is excited to announce the completion of construction and renovations on three kindergarten facilities in underserved ethnic minority regions of Vietnam. These initiatives enhance learning environments, creating safer spaces for young children facing significant challenges and alleviate financial burdens for families living in sever poverty. By improving access to quality pre-school education, we empower these young children with the skills and knowledge they need for a healthy future, reaffirming our accelerated effort to supporting highly vulnerable ethnic minority communities. Sincere thank you to our generous donor (who wants to remain anonymous) for these vital construction builds.
THREE BRIDGES BUILT IN MEKONG DELTA REGION
Ensuring Safe Passage For School Children And Their Communities
CNCF have built three more bridges in the Mekong Delta region of South Vietnam. These vital structures have transformed hazardous river crossings for children into a secure passage for school journeys. The bridges also improve access to markets, healthcare, and essential services for the entire community. Sincere thanks to Harbour Energy Vietnam for funding these projects and to our provincial partners for making this possible.
SUSTAINABLE CLEAN WATER MEKONG DELTA REGIONS
Clean Drinking Water For Thousands Of Children
Climate change poses severe threats in Vietnam, including sea-level rise, saline intrusion, and droughts, impacting access to clean water, particularly in schools in the Mekong delta region. To address this urgent need, CNCF partnered with US NGO Gravity Water to provide sustainable clean water solutions for schools in the Mekong Delta. This initiative focuses on harvesting and purifying rainwater, benefiting approximately 50,000 students and staff annually. Thank you to Gravity Water for their funding and instillation support and to our local partners for enabling us to make a significant and sustainable difference in these communities.
CONGRATULATIONS 2024 NOBLE EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATES
Breaking Generational Poverty For Good
In the academic year 2023-2024, CNCF is supporting 120 students through our Noble Education Scholarship Programme. Over the summer, we recently celebrated 12 University graduates. For these young people, this means breaking generational poverty for good. For our 2024-2025 academic year, we are delighted to welcome 91 new students from severely disadvantaged backgrounds, who, without CNCF’s support would not have been able to remain in education, and thus empowering young people through tertiary scholarships and self-development services to help them build their career pathways, be workforce ready and with confidence.
Congratulations Graduates, who fought against all the odds to reach their graduation day.
A special thanks to our main Noble Education Scholarship partners- FIFE (Furniture Industry for Education), Wednesday Afternoon Golf Society Hong Kong, MiTek, and ASIF (Australia Social Impact Foundation).
CNCF PARTNER OPERATION CHILDLIFE ANNOUNCE DATES FOR NEXT MEDICAL DELEGATION VISITS
Saving Lives Through World Class Paediatric Surgery
CNCF are looking forward to welcoming back Operation Childlife (OCL) in November 2024, our esteemed partner of 20 years. Their annual voluntary missions, in collaboration with CNCF and our national paediatric hospital partners, include a delegation to Vietnam led by Professor Martin Corbally, and a delegation to Mongolia led by Professor Alan Mortell.
Over the course of a week during their annual trip, these world-class surgical- medical teams will deliver consultations and perform complex paediatric surgeries, providing life-saving and life-transforming interventions for children in dire need.
Thank you to our funders for 2024/2025 OCL missions, Wednesday Afternoon Golf Society Hong Kong and Team Lotus Ireland who kindly fund the logistics in getting the delegations to our operations. We look forward to updating you on November 2024 missions in our next newsletter.
CNCF NEW 3 YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH
LORINET FOUNDATION
Strengthening Society Re-integration and Employment Apprenticeships for Boys Leaving Juvenile Detention
We are honoured to announce our new three year partnership with the Lorinet Foundation, which will strengthen CNCF’s rehabilitation framework at Mongolia’s primary juvenile correctional facility. Since 2000, when we began working with what was then known as the ‘Boys’ Prison’, we have dedicated 24 years to supporting these young individuals. This initiative focuses on enhancing education, vocational training, and psychosocial support for marginalised youth, empowering them to successfully reintegrate into society. A heartfelt thank you to the Lorinet Foundation Mongolia for their shared values and commitment, which will enable us to make deep-rooted and lasting impact over the next three years.
CELEBRATING OUR CHAMPIONS
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals
Congratulations to our champions and a special thank you to Coach Tulga for his dedication and leadership and for the generous sponsorship that enabled their participation.Our Taekwondo Club in Mongolia excelled at the Chuncheon Korea Open and Seongnam Open International Championships, bringing home gold, silver, and bronze medals. Congratulations to our champions and a special thank you to Coach Tulga for his dedication and leadership and for the generous sponsorship that enabled their participation.
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR STARS – THE CHILDREN
Master’s Graduate in Mathematics to PHD
We are very proud to share the success story of Quan, a former child from our Sunshine Residential and Medical Centre. Over 20 years ago, Quan joined CNCF as a residential child in need of medical care, and last month, he graduated with a master’s in mathematics and is now preparing for his PhD. Quan’s return to CNCF highlight the profound impact of our support in breaking the cycle of generational poverty. Quan shared: “Thank you for the opportunity to visit CNCF Vietnam again, my second home. I am delighted to be welcomed back to such a warm and familiar atmosphere. CNCF laid the foundation for my long-term development, and I am deeply grateful for that.”
From Orphan to Law Graduate – Breaking Generational Poverty For Good
We also proudly highlight Daria, pictured below, a 22-year-old, whose incredible journey from absolute destitution to success, highlights the incredible power of the human spirit and its resilience. Born into abject poverty, orphaned at a very young age and raised by her severely disabled Aunt, Daria joined CNCF’s Child Sponsorship Programme at just 8 years old. For over 14 years, Daria received all the vital support she needed from CNCF to thrive, including being a recipient of CNCF’s Noble Education Scholarship Programme, enabling her to pursue and graduate with a Law degree this summer – breaking generational poverty for good. At her graduation, Daria expressed, “I am forever grateful to CNCF and my sponsor in shaping who I am today. I dare not imagine my circumstances otherwise. Thank you all so much.”
We are striving to restore our pre-COVID sponsorship numbers, and countless children are waiting for support. Please consider becoming a sponsor, or if you’re already a sponsor, become an ambassador and encourage your network to sign up by sharing your experience as a child sponsor. For just $38 USD a month, you can sponsor young people like Quan and Daria and help them unlock their full potential.
Together, we can create lasting change. Thank you.
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BLOG APPEAL
The Christina Noble Children’s Foundation is urgently seeking donations for the two following programmes facing unprecedented funding challenges:
CNCF Blue Skies Ger Village Mongolia (Est 1997)
CNCF Sunshine Medical Centre Vietnam (Est 1990)
Please take a moment to watch the short videos below to understand the impact these two life-changing residential homes have on orphaned, abandoned, and highly vulnerable children. Your support will make a significant difference and help keep these lifesaving residential homes operating.
Please consider making a contribution to the DONATE TO APPEAL on our donate page by clicking the link below.
OUR PROMISE: 100% of your donation goes directly to these programmes. Thank you.
ABOVE – CNCF’S SUNSHINE SOCIAL AND MEDICAL CENTRE
ABOVE – CNCF’S BLUE SKIES GER VILLAGE
DONATE TO OUR APPEAL HERE
Sign Up To CNCF’s Next Noble Challenge
NORTH TO SOUTH VIETNAM
17 – 27 OCTOBER 2025
Join CNCF’s 2025 Vietnam Cycle Noble Challenge for an exhilarating nine-day adventure! Cycle over 450 kilometres on provided bikes, discovering Vietnam’s most stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures. Start in bustling Hanoi, then ride through the enchanting scenery of Tam Coc and the historic beauty of Hue. Experience the coastal charm of Hoi An, glide through lush countryside to Quang Ngai, and soak in the tropical splendor of Quy Nhon and Nha Trang. Wrap up your journey in Ho Chi Minh City with a heartfelt visit to meet the CNCF children your efforts are supporting. Don’t miss this chance for an unforgettable adventure that makes a lasting difference.
FIND OUT MORE BY CONTACTING VIETNAM@CNCF.ORG TODAY
OTHER RECENT CNCF ACHIEVEMENTS
- INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD: CNCF was honoured to receive this prestigious award from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland – Bahrain. This recognition highlights our impactful medical missions and partnerships in Vietnam and Mongolia.
- BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VIETNAM AWARD: Heartfelt thanks to BCCV for acknowledging CNCF as the longest serving children’s foreign NGO in Vietnam with the 35 Years in Vietnam recognition award.
- CNCF RUGBY 7’S TEAMS: CNCF’s Mens and Women’s team have displayed remarkable skill and determination throughout the year at various tournaments, proudly representing CNCF with both their successes and challenges.
- MONGOLIA NOBLE CHALLENGE: A heartfelt thank you to those who last month biked, trekked, and rode horseback across Mongolia to raise funds and support our BLUE SKIES GER VILLAGE. Your efforts have made a significant impact.
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