Charity : Foundation Lotus Child

Carrie Hesketh first went to Vietnam in 2006 for two months with Global Volunteer Network. Her first posting was in Tam Ky, in the Quang Nam Province. It was here Carrie volunteered at,

• Tam Ky Baby Orphange
• The Home of Affection (a shelter for street and neglected children)

Being unable to get Vietnam out of her head Carrie decided to relocate to Vietnam to be with the children in September 2007.

During this time Carrie continued to work for Global Volunteer Network and for the local hospital for the disabled children. Carrie became more proactive in providing better nutrition via an extra food fund, cooking meals and taking the children to the centres distributing daily multivitamins, fruit and milk. This also provided better access to healthcare, English classes and learning programs.

Other progress through the year included building new bathrooms and an outside shelter at The Home of Affection.

Carrie returned to Launceston in October 2008 to set up an official charity Foundation Lotus Child, registering the non-profit organisation in December 2008. The directors are Carrie Hesketh, Alex Huntir and Toni Chapman.

Providing the children with better

• Healthcare
• Education
• Nutrition
• Allowing children to be children

This year Carrie is setting up a restaurant in Hoi An. The restaurant will provide vocational training for under privileged people in the community and an income source to fund other ongoing programs.

The restaurant will be setup and initially run on donations only.

1. Come and enjoy
   the Cocktail Party & Charity Auction
2. Donate an auction item
   for the Cocktail Party & Charity Auction