Sponsorship Program Graduate Stories
Here we celebrate some of the past beneficiaries of L.O.V.E.'s Programs and how their lives have been impacted by our supporters' generosity. This is just a small sampling of our many success stories, and we are eternally grateful to our Sponsors and Donors who make this work possible.
All stories below are published with permission and knowledge of the contributors.
Visit our Programs page to see how you can help a needy child in Viet Nam.
A Steady Path Forward
Hien is a Sponsorship Program graduate and is now a primary school teacher at a school in Da Nang. Hien’s journey is encouraging and reflects what can happen when a student is given the chance to thrive. She is now able to pass on the blessing she received through L.O.V.E.
Read more of Hien's story here.
Van was sponsored as a University student. She now works in the restaurant business and has returned to L.O.V.E., not as a sponsored student, but as a sponsor herself. For Van, that is the most meaningful part of her journey: being able to pass on the same kindness that once helped her keep going.
Sometimes, support changes more than one life. Sometimes, it continues forward through the person who once needed it most.
Read more of Van's story here.
Read more of Van's story here.
There was a time when Bao Han’s future was uncertain. During those years, support from L.O.V.E. helped her continue studying. Today, Bao Han works as a Business Analyst at an IT company. She is now able to support her family and build a more stable life for herself, a goal that once felt unreachable.
Sometimes, changing a child’s future does not begin with something extraordinary ... it simply begins with giving them the chance to keep going. Read more of Bao Han's story here.
Ha grew up in a family facing many financial difficulties. She received a Sponsorship from G4Kids, LOVE’s partner organization in Europe, from Grade 3 through University. Inspired by the kindness she had received growing up, Ha chose to study Social Work. Now, she is working with the LOVE Team as our HOPE Scholarship Representative. Years ago, Ha was one of the children being supported. Today, she is helping support the next generation in return.
Read more of Ha's story here.
Read more of Ha's story here.
Growing up in an ethnic minority farming family in Pleiku, Vietnam, Ksor Giang understood the value of perseverance from an early age. Then, she and her twin sister were accepted into university in Da Nang. During this time, Giang became a recipient of a L.O.V.E. sponsorship, a blessing that helped ease the pressure on her family and allowed her to continue pursuing her dream.
Today, Giang has graduated from Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy and is working as a nurse in a medical clinic. Her twin sister has also completed her studies and now serves as a high school teacher in their hometown. Together, they are able to support their parents and help provide educational opportunities for their younger sisters. Read more of Giang's story here.
Today, Giang has graduated from Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy and is working as a nurse in a medical clinic. Her twin sister has also completed her studies and now serves as a high school teacher in their hometown. Together, they are able to support their parents and help provide educational opportunities for their younger sisters. Read more of Giang's story here.
When My Trinh left her rural hometown to attend university in Da Nang, she carried with her big dreams and the financial challenges faced by
many students from farming families. During her studies, a L.O.V.E. sponsorship helped ease those burdens, allowing her to focus on her education and future goals. After graduating and working in the city, she followed her heart back to her hometown, and made the bold decision to return and invest in her community. Today, Trinh leads a cooperative that develops products from locally sourced agricultural produce. She helps create sustainable income opportunities for farming families. What began as a personal dream has grown into a mission to support her community's development.
Read more of Trinh's story here.
Read more of Trinh's story here.
Hope Finds a Way
When Vuong Nhi received his L.O.V.E. Sponsorship, he was a high school student facing an unimaginable loss. After the passing of both his parents, continuing his education seemed out of reach.
Today, Nhi is a software developer, building a career he enjoys while supporting himself. Looking back, he believes the sponsorship did more than help him stay in school, it gave him hope at a time when he needed it most.
Today, Nhi is a software developer, building a career he enjoys while supporting himself. Looking back, he believes the sponsorship did more than help him stay in school, it gave him hope at a time when he needed it most.
Read more of Nhi's story here.
Phan Thi Hoang Mai was once a LOVE-sponsored student facing significant challenges. Everything changed when she received a sponsorship. The financial support eased some of the burden,
but what impacted her most was knowing that someone cared about her future.
Today, Mai works for a corporation and is able to support herself and contribute to her family’s well-being.
Read more of Mai's story here.
Today, Mai works for a corporation and is able to support herself and contribute to her family’s well-being.
Read more of Mai's story here.
Supported by LOVE from secondary school through university graduation in 2023, Nghia gained not only the opportunity to continue his education but also the confidence to plan for his future. The sponsorship eased his family's burden, while the care and encouragement from sponsors inspired him to keep striving through every challenge. Today, Nghia works as an interpreter.
Read more of Nghia's story here.