British Consul General opens new School

We were delighted to open a brand new three-classroom primary school in Tay Ninh on 7 September. Ms Debbie Clarke, British Consul General attended a school opening ceremony marking the inauguration of this new school and the beginning of a new school year in Vietnam. The school, which has 80 girls and boys aged 6-12 was sponsored by the German foundation, Children For a Better World. One quarter of the cost of construction was paid by the People's Committee of Tay Ninh province. Mr Paul Cleves, Director of Saigon Children's Charity explained 'We always require a financial contribution from our partners as this way we know the school is really needed and not just a case of foreigners building unneeded edifices. It also means that our funds go further.' Saigon Children's Charity has worked closely with the authorities of Tay Ninh for the past three years and also provides scholarships to 700 children in this poor and remote corner of Vietnam.