𝐀 𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐗 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐊 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐔

As well as supporting disadvantaged students with education scholarships that provide all tuition fees, books, stationery, uniforms, and the all-important extra classes, the Lifestart Foundation education scholarship project also provides the students with additional support. This comes in a variety of practical and useful ways to help ease the burden for the students and their families.

Our Education Scholarship student Trieu is currently studying in Year 11. He has held a full Lifestart Foundation scholarship since grade 9. Trieu spends 5 hours a day self-studying, which is in addition to his classes at school and extra classes. Like other Vietnamese children, he also spends 1 hour a day helping his sister with household chores. At this stage, Trieu would like to pursue a career in the Information Technology sector.

Trieu is pictured receiving a donation of a much-needed hamper box and milk. The hamper box includes rice, milk and daily household necessities such as cooking oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, toothpaste, shower gel, washing powder, detergent, shampoo, and dishwashing liquid. These are the items that many of us often take for granted, but for our students who come from disadvantaged families, these can be a luxury.

Like other children in our Education Scholarship project, Trieu’s childhood was a very sad and difficult story.Trieu hails from a financially challenged family of 3, including his sister, his niece, and himself. Unfortunately, both of his parents lost their lives to cancer several years ago, leaving Trieu and his sister living in a small house. During Trieu’s childhood, he faced kidney-related health issues, resulting in him having poor health. The financial responsibilities of his medical issues fell on Trieu’s sister's shoulders. Trieu's sister was in an unhappy marriage, so she and her five-year-old daughter returned to her parent's home to ensure she could provide safety, care and support for both Trieu and her child. To support their livelihood, Trieu’s sister works selling vegetables at the market. Her wage is about 100,000 VND per day (approximately $5 USD). However, due to the responsibilities of caring for Trieu and her daughter, she is unable to work regularly. Consequently, her income is highly unstable and insufficient to cover the living expenses of the family. Fortunately, since Trieu received the Lifestart Foundation scholarship, his family life has improved. The gift of a hamper box not only supports Trieu but also helps to reduce the burden on his sister’s shoulders.

Please click here to read more about Trieu:

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🌟 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 – 𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐍 🌟

We're thrilled to introduce you to Hien, a deeply valued and passionate member of the 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 team.

Hien’s journey with Lifestart Foundation is nothing short of inspiring. Fourteen years ago, as a young orphan facing an uncertain future, she was awarded a Lifestart Foundation scholarship — a moment that not only changed her path, but gave her hope when she needed it most. When her future felt uncertain, it was 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐎𝐀𝐌, who stepped in to offer guidance, hope, and support. Today, Hien is proud to be part of the very organization that helped shape her future.

💬 𝐈𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬:

"I feel very fortunate to be part of Lifestart Foundation and to accompany its meaningful charity projects.
Through this work, I’ve realised the true importance of education, perseverance, and resilience.
Witnessing the challenges faced by disadvantaged students makes me value my work even more — it is rich in humanity and continues the mission Lifestart Foundation has pursued for over two and a half decades.
Working here fills me with pride, gratitude, and a strong sense of responsibility to give back."

✨ 𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬:

"Our team is collaborative, supportive, and united by shared values of compassion and service.
Everyone works with sincerity and commitment, creating a strong sense of belonging.
I feel inspired by the dedication of my colleagues and the way we complement one another to achieve meaningful goals."

🌱 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤?
Hien’s own background as a scholarship recipient sparked a desire to give back. Experiencing first hand the life-changing impact of support, she was drawn to the humanitarian values of NGO work — especially those focused on 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲. It was clear to her: this was her calling.

👩‍💼 𝐇𝐢𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:

✅ Supporting and mentoring scholarship students
✅ Translating letters from students to sponsors
✅ Assisting with community programs
✅ Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
✅ Helping with day-to-day administrative operations
✅ Managing content creation and social media
✅ Capturing and sharing meaningful moments through photography and video

Thank you, 𝐇𝐢𝐞𝐧, for your unwavering dedication, resilience, and compassion. Your journey is a testament to the power of education, kindness, and giving back. 💛

We’re honoured to have you as part of the 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲!

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Are you interested in supporting #Lifestart_Foundation's efforts to help disadvantaged students and families in Vietnam? Why not hold a fundraiser or start a "birthday pledge page"? In lieu of your upcoming birthday gifts, you could ask for a donation to Lifestart Foundation. Your network of family and friends will be excited to support your cause on your birthday! The personal connection and selfless sacrifice of one’s birthday is a great way to give back. To set up a birthday pledge page visit us at: www.lifestartfoundation.org.au/fundraise/

A few tips on your efforts:
1. It's best to start fundraising a few months prior to your birthday to get the ball rolling
2. Choose a catchy title, "$27 for my 27th Birthday"
3. Share your reason for donating to LSF
4. Include a photo
5. Email your link to all your family and friends

For more information about our projects: www.lifestartfoundation.org.au

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