We visited the Khai Tri orphanage today with some medical supplies. We think most of the cuts and infections are a result of poor hygiene and lack of proper adult supervision.
Currently there are only three full-time adult staff (Mr. Thi, Mr. Son, Ms. Nguyet). Mr. Son is in charge of the medicine cabinet and clearly is not trained with the skills that most Mother's in the U.S. learn the first year of raising a kid. The kids scrapes and bruises are much worst than last year or the year before.
Last July, we had a bus load of Doctors, Dentist & Nurses from Medical Aid for Vietnam and the kids were healthy. In 2007 on our trip, we noticed the kids were spotless and washed their hands before each meal. Now the lack of adult supervision is causing the kids hardship which could be easily resolved with more staff.
About Me
- Dirk Tussing
- Grew up in Winnetka, IL USA left for a while, worked for some big companies, raised two beautiful kids and traveled to many interesting places. Currently I lead a group of Chicagoland learning leaders helping each other and on the 2007-2009 board of directors for the Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield. My mailing address is P.O. Box 158, Winnetka, IL 60093.