Annual Report 2023

Dear Friends, Donors, and Supporters of Tam Ky Project, Thank you so much for your unwavering support and generosity toward the Tam Ky Project over the past ten years.

Thanks to your kindness, countless lives have been improved in the rural areas of Vietnam. In 2023, we raised a total of $223,531, comprising $144,605 in cash donations and an additional $78,926 in Gift-In-Kind Value for 20 tons of Manna Fortified rice packets.

In 2023, we celebrated several significant achievements:

Poverty Relief:

  • Provided 20 tons of rice packets enriched with essential vitamins, valued at $78,926, to over 2,000 children in 10 elementary schools within the Quang Nam area. The nutritious rice packets were shipped from the port of Long Beach, CA, to the port of Da Nang, Vietnam. These nutritious meals are making a significant impact on the brain development of these children, who rarely have access to such food.
  • Provided vital support to over 1,000 underprivileged families during Lunar New Year and throughout the year by distributing essential food items valued at $16,197.
  • Provided nutritious meals to orphanages, senior centers ($7,000), poor cancer patients in hospitals, and individuals in dire circumstances.

Clean Water Initiative:

  • Improved the lives of thousands of villagers in the highlands of Vietnam by installing seven fresh water wells and one large filtering system in the highlands of Kontum, Quang Ngai, and Quang Nam. These areas suffer from a severe shortage of clean water, leading to waterborne diseases and hindering children’s growth and education. By providing these communities with a reliable source of clean water, we have significantly improved the health and well-being of both children and adults. Total cost: $15,380.

Healthcare Support:

  • Provided free cataract surgeries for elderly individuals, restoring eyesight and enhancing their quality of life. In 2023, we brought the gift of sight to 371 seniors in the Quang Nam area. Total cost: $13,000.
  • Transformed lives by donating 295 wheelchairs to individuals with disabilities, promoting mobility in rural areas of central Vietnam. Total cost: $15,000.

Education and Infrastructure:

  • Built schools and bridges in rural areas to enable children to access quality education and ensure their safety during commutes. Education is a fundamental right, and we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn and thrive. Over the last six years, we have built seven schools and ten bridges. In 2023, we built one school for students in Thon 2, Xa Tra Vinh, Nam Tra My. Total cost: $25,000.
  • Provided monthly scholarships to 15 orphans facing financial challenges, enabling them to pursue education and break the cycle of poverty in the central region of Vietnam. Total cost: $5,400.
  • Eased the daily commute of students in need by gifting 24 new bicycles in Quang Nam, amounting to $1,400.
  • Ensured the warmth and comfort of approximately 2,500 students in the highlands of  Quang Nam, Quang Ngai & Kontum during harsh winter months by providing warm jackets, totaling $14,471.

Local Projects 2023:

  • Fundraised $6,000 for Maui fire victims in October.

To all our donors, supporters, friends, volunteers, and Board of Directors/Advisors, we extend our sincerest thanks for your incredible support. Every dollar contributed has made a profound impact, and we couldn’t have achieved this without all of you. Together, we’ve changed countless lives for the better!

With sincere gratitude, Tam Ky Project