How is the money spent? (costs per child)

Two principles put forth by our founder Huu Dinh Nguyen:
(1) “Treat the children under your care as if they were your own.”
(2) “The protection and welfare of children should be the first priority of people and agencies entrusted with their care.”
Our primary activity is the support of seriously disadvantaged children, who live at the Xuan Phu Children’s Shelter in Hue, which we built. Some of these children are orphans; others come from homes with one parent, with families that often are at the margins of hunger and extreme privation. At the shelter, the children receive lodging, food, medical treatment, and educational expenses. Our staff members at the shelter provide a safe and loving but also disciplined and enriching environment in which each child is encouraged to do his or her best. Your donations provide more than just physical maintenance. It is an investment in their lives and future. By providing loving care and guidance, education and job skills, the Friends of Hue Foundation staff members in Vietnam give these children a chance in life. They acquire the values, discipline, and skills they need to succeed and contribute to their society. Your assistance is significant, for it comes at a time when these children need it most. Thank you for helping these children.

Balance Sheet, First Quarter 2006