GVN News

1:53pm 9 October 2009  
Filed under: Flights, GVN, Philippines, Vietnam

Thinking about volunteering in the Philippines or Vietnam to help provide support to communities in need in the wake of Typhoon Ketsana?

See below some cheap flights available from various providers:

To Da Nang:

www.vayama.com from USA US$844

http://www.cheapflights.co.uk from UK GBP669

http://www.travel.com.au from Australia A$1221

To Manila:

www.vayama.com from USA US$524

www.cheapticket.co.uk from UK GBP180

http://www.travel.com.au from Australia A$732

Simply search from your nearest departure airport and see what’s available for you!

Please note that GVN is not affiliated with the travel provider or airline and cannot guarantee the availability of flights or specials.

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12:42pm  
Filed under: Articles, GVN Foundation, Grants, Philippines, Vietnam

The Asia Pacific Emergency Appeal has raised over $3,000 for the Philippines, over $2,000 for Samoa and over $1,000 for Vietnam. We will be posting further updates over the next few weeks on the total raised as well as the difference these funds are making. A huge thank you to all donors for their generous donations! If you haven’t yet donated please click here.

Shafaq Varghese, a current volunteer in the Philippines, has written an article about her experience in the wake of typhoon Ketsana: http://www.volunteer.org.nz/media/articles/ketsana.php.

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2:07pm 6 October 2009  
Filed under: GVN Foundation, Philippines, Vietnam

ASIA PACIFIC EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS

Typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis have wrought death and destruction in the Asia Pacific region this week. Hundreds of lives have been lost, many are still missing, and hundreds of thousands of people have been affected.

In response, the GVN Team has launched an Asia Pacific Emergency appeal to assist three communities in desperate need who are

particularly dear to our hearts - our partner in the Philippines, our partner in Vietnam, and Samoa, the island neighbouring our headquarters here in New Zealand.

I urge you to please consider making a donation to one of our emergency appeals or volunteer and assist on the ground.

100% OF YOUR DONATION WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE FUND.

PHILIPPINES DISASTER RELIEF FUND
Typhoon Ketsana has rampaged through the Philippines, killing over 330 people and forcing millions to flee their homes. Officials have reported that 2.3 million people had their homes flooded, and 400,000 were seeking help in relief centers.

Click to donate: www.gvnfoundation.org/programs/emergency_relief/philippines/
Click to volunteer: www.volunteer.org.nz/philippines/

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3:26pm 28 August 2009  
Filed under: GVN, Vietnam, Youth Tour

We are excited to announce the new 2010 dates for the Youth Tour in late July, to allow for participation during the US summer!

Designed with 15-17 year olds in mind, this program has been created to allow teens the chance to take part in one of our rewarding volunteer programs. This gives them the opportunity to immerse themselves in a developing country, experience another culture, and foster their personal growth, whilst helping communities in need.

If you would like to know more about this program, or to submit an application form please visit our website:

www.volunteer.org.nz/youth_tour/vietnam/

Don’t forget to tell your family and friends with teens at home about this great opportunity!

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3:20pm 25 June 2009  
Filed under: News, Programs, Vietnam, Youth Tour

GVN has the pleasure of announcing our new Youth Tour program. The first of its kind for GVN, this program is really exciting! The first GVN Youth Tour will be held in Tam Ky, Vietnam.

Designed with 15-17 year olds in mind, this program has been created to allow teens the chance to take part in one of our rewarding volunteer programs. This gives them the opportunity to immerse themselves in a developing country, experience another culture, and foster their personal growth, whilst helping communities in need.

Places are limited, if you or someone you know would like to learn more about this opportunity please visit our website: www.volunteer.org.nz/youth_tour/vietnam/.
> Vietnam Youth Tour

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5:34pm 13 March 2009  
Filed under: GVN, News, Partnerships, Vietnam

Congratulations to Huong and Hoi on the birth of their baby daughter!! Much loved DaNang Placement Manager Huong gave birth to baby ‘Honey’ at 5:00am on February 26th. At 11 days overdue Honey finally came into this world weighing in at 3.5kgs. Unfortunately the beautiful baby girl developed a slight newborn rash all over her which led to a course of antibiotics and the infamous Vietnamese Blue Dye treatment for a week. Thankfully both Mum and baby are doing well and were very excited to be going home yesterday. GVN Vietnam and all our volunteers are thrilled about the new addition to their team!

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5:18pm 3 March 2009  
Filed under: GVN Foundation, Grants, Vietnam

The GVN Foundation today sent GVN Vietnam $5000 in general project grants to help renovate and upgrade their playground/playarea at the Tam Ky baby orphanage.

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4:18pm 23 December 2008  
Filed under: GVN Foundation, Grants, Vietnam

GVN Foundation has made a General Project Grant of $865.23 to GVN Vietnam to be used for medical checks, medical care, and food.

> Vietnam Volunteer Program

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9:32am 29 October 2008  
Filed under: Fees, Programs, Vietnam

Due to increases in the cost of living in Vietnam, the program fees for both the Vietnam teaching and Vietnam orphanage programs have been increased. The inflation rate is 25.2%, the highest in more than a decade), and it is affecting daily goods in Vietnam; the cost of rice has doubled this year and fuel went up by more than 50% recently.

The program fee for volunteers who pay their application fee from 5 November 2008 onwards will be:

• Cost for 1 month - US $997
• Cost for 2 months - US $1637
• Cost for 3 months - US $2287
• Cost for 4 months - US $2907
• Cost for 5 months - US $3637

> Vietnam Volunteer Programs

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4:58pm 9 May 2008  
Filed under: Fees, GVN, Vietnam

The Vietnam (Orphanage) program fee has been reduced, and the change will be effective immediately for volunteers paying their application fee from now. The new fees are as follows:

Cost for 1 month - US $897
Cost for 2 months - US $1367
Cost for 3 months - US $1837
Cost for 4 months - US $2257
Cost for 5 months - US $2677

> Vietnam Program

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