Have moved via train back to Hue and am now with Khanh of Hearts for Hue. After a darned tasty lunch, it's now time to see about creating acceptable videos from the camcorder's memory card. Thank goodness that Khanh has offered to assist in this effort, as I'm borderline clueless. Mr. Tha, the NVA veteran from Nha Trang, has been calling Khanh regularly to see how I'm doing and to ask when he'll get the video. So, maybe the video project can be completed by tomorrow.
Quack, quack. What came first, the duck or the egg? And who really cares? Good news on the duck front. Some days back, we kick-started Hearts for Hue's proposed duck-raising project for Thua Thien Hue Social Centre by providing a significant donation to that cause. Fueled by our knowingly premature contribution, D.O.V.E. Fund has approved additional funding for the project. It's very inspiring to be here in Vietnam when all of this is happening. For folks leaving the social centre, a rehab facility for those requiring help with mental issues, it is important that they have a fulfilling obligation, as well as a source of income. The duck project will allow both. Released patients will be given 100 ducklings, feed, and any necessary materials required. Now they have a mission, an obligation, to care for the flock. Ducks produce eggs, eggs produce ducklings, ducklings grow into ducks, and ducks are meat. The individual sells the mature ducks for money and he/she is now in business. The person can also consume mature ducks, a healthy food source. Hearts for Hue is no stranger to such a program, as their chicken raising project has been most successful. Giving these folks the tools needed to be self-sustaining is a win-win. Thanks to all contributors who had a hand in our donation to this worthy cause. This type of program works here because these people aren't afraid of a hard day's work. Refreshing, huh?
Well, it looks like I'll be here in Hue for a couple days and plan on staying busy during the day learning more about the Hearts for Hue and D.O.V.E Fund projects. Maybe in the evenings I can stroll around with bags of treats for the children. Bridging the gap…
That's it from Vietnam Front for now.
Neil
Quack, quack. What came first, the duck or the egg? And who really cares? Good news on the duck front. Some days back, we kick-started Hearts for Hue's proposed duck-raising project for Thua Thien Hue Social Centre by providing a significant donation to that cause. Fueled by our knowingly premature contribution, D.O.V.E. Fund has approved additional funding for the project. It's very inspiring to be here in Vietnam when all of this is happening. For folks leaving the social centre, a rehab facility for those requiring help with mental issues, it is important that they have a fulfilling obligation, as well as a source of income. The duck project will allow both. Released patients will be given 100 ducklings, feed, and any necessary materials required. Now they have a mission, an obligation, to care for the flock. Ducks produce eggs, eggs produce ducklings, ducklings grow into ducks, and ducks are meat. The individual sells the mature ducks for money and he/she is now in business. The person can also consume mature ducks, a healthy food source. Hearts for Hue is no stranger to such a program, as their chicken raising project has been most successful. Giving these folks the tools needed to be self-sustaining is a win-win. Thanks to all contributors who had a hand in our donation to this worthy cause. This type of program works here because these people aren't afraid of a hard day's work. Refreshing, huh?
Well, it looks like I'll be here in Hue for a couple days and plan on staying busy during the day learning more about the Hearts for Hue and D.O.V.E Fund projects. Maybe in the evenings I can stroll around with bags of treats for the children. Bridging the gap…
That's it from Vietnam Front for now.
Neil
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