Lac Son, Do Luong district, June 2001
Team XVI built a residential facility and dining hall for the children at Du Luong’s Vocational Training Center. Funding for the Team XVI project was provided by the VVRP and East Meets West.
Jane Scotti has shared her experiences and impressions of Viêt Nam in 2001 in her article, Under the Wing of the VVRP. Also see Sarah Sucsinski’s Team XVI experience .

Team orientation in Northern California

Dedication is both the groundbreaking and spiritual

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Mr. Thuc, Centre director, makes a prayer at the groundbreaking ceremony

Digging foundation for residential center

The residental center progresses
Children’s Residence and Dining Hall at the Social Care Centre, Du Luong



Digging foundation for residential center

Taking a break from digging the foundation of residential facility

Tree planting ceremony in honor of VVRP from the staff of the Vocational Training Center

Tree planting ceremony in honor of VVRP from the staff of the Vocational Training Center

Tree planting ceremony in honor of VVRP from the staff of the Vocational Training Center

The children of the Vocational Training Center in front of the workshop built by VVRP in August, 2000.

New friendships are part of the reward of VVRP projects

Our interpreter, Ms. Mai, and a team member

Cooling off by taking a dip in the well

Cooling off by taking a dip in the well

Farewell party for VVRP team given by the people of Du Luong

Farewell party for VVRP team given by the people of Du Luong
The thanks of the residents and students is spiritual for Team members