Two Expats Walk 2,000 Km to Raise Funds to Support Vietnamese Children

The Vietnam Charity Walk was born out of an unwavering belief in the need for support and care for children living in poverty within Vietnam.

The two expats from Australia and Ireland, Jake Norris and Sean Down, are scheduled to complete their extraordinary 2,000 kilometer journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City to raise valuable funds in support of Thanh Loc Project and Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation on February 24, VOV reported.

This is a walk to support disadvantaged children across Vietnam.

The ambitious initiative, titled Vietnam Charity Walk: A Walk For Change, has captured the attention and support of individuals, companies, and communities from all corners of the globe. Jake and Sean’s mission has been to raise funds to support the vital efforts of the chosen charities, which are dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of children in Vietnam.

Working as an English teacher and calling Vietnam home for now, Jake said he was deeply motivated by the children he has met in his travels who continue to show such tremendous kindness and happiness, despite the daily hardship and adversity they face.

“The challenges these children face are unimaginable, and it’s our duty to make a difference,” said Jake. “By walking across Vietnam, we hope to not only raise funds but also shine a spotlight on the issues these children endure daily.”

“It’s really been a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Jake. “We’ve just had three months of intense highs and lows. We struggled to find food at times, and we had an entire week of torrential, freezing rain. Over the last month, the temperature has soared and we’ve been doing 35 kilometers per day in 40°C heat. So now we’re often up and out the door by 4 am to avoid the heat!”

“The other side is the incredible interactions we’ve had and the friends we’ve made. People have been wonderfully generous with their time, money, and accommodation. Not a day has gone by that someone hasn’t stopped their bike to offer food or water. We’re going to miss those daily affirmations of peoples’ kindness.”

Jake and Sean have already raised USD 35,000 for the Blue Dragon and Thanh Loc Project. Numerous upcoming fundraising events and an increasing number of corporate sponsors are joining the cause, the momentum continues to grow.

Based in the Mekong Delta, the Thanh Loc Project focuses on providing education, housing, food, water, and shelter to underprivileged children in Vietnam through long-term, sustainable solutions. In addition, since 2009, they have provided Student Education Scholarships. This initiative provides full payment of tuition fees, textbooks, school bags, uniforms, and insurance, to children who live in extreme poverty.

Meanwhile, the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation works with street kids, victims of human trafficking, runaways, kids affected by drugs and HIV, homeless families, and child prisoners, they work tirelessly to transform the lives of kids in crisis. At the time of writing, Blue Dragon has impacted the lives of over 50,000 children and families; rescued 1,316 people from trafficking; reunited 736 runaways with their families; sent 6,208 kids back to school; and transformed the lives of over 2,000 children in Hanoi.

To support Jake and Sean on their incredible journey and contribute to the Vietnam Charity Walk, visit https://gogetfunding.com/vietnam-charity-walk/

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