Giving It Back to Kids

Giving It Back to Kids Giving it Back to Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through medical care, education, nutrition and love.

Transforming the lives of kids through life-saving Heart surgeries, and provide comprehensive Medical care, Education, Nutrition, and most importantly, Love, to children in need.

đź’“The Best Version of Themselvesđź’“Today marks a special milestone as we gather for the annual celebration of all the stude...
06/08/2026

đź’“The Best Version of Themselvesđź’“

Today marks a special milestone as we gather for the annual celebration of all the students in the Dorothea’s Project Legacies.

This is more than an end of year gathering. It is a time to celebrate dedication, perseverance, and the incredible growth each student has shown throughout the past school year. Every gift presented today is not simply a reward, but a recognition of the hard work, commitment, and determination that have helped these young people become stronger, more confident, and better versions of themselves.

To all of our students, be proud of how far you have come. The progress you have made is a reflection of your courage, resilience, and potential. Keep believing in yourself, continue working hard, and never stop pursuing your dreams.

Congratulations on a wonderful year. Your journey is inspiring, and this is only the beginning. We are deeply grateful to our donors for standing alongside GIBTK and making this journey possible. Your generosity and unwavering support continue to light the path of hope and opportunity for every child, helping them dream bigger, reach higher, and build a brighter future. Thank you for believing in their potential and investing in the next generation.

đź’“Hope During My Hardest DaysMy name is Huong, and I am 33 years old. As the main provider for my family, I work hard to ...
06/03/2026

đź’“Hope During My Hardest Days
My name is Huong, and I am 33 years old. As the main provider for my family, I work hard to support my husband, who has a visual impairment, my elderly mother-in-law, and our son.

When I found out I was pregnant with our second child, I felt more worried than excited. I depended on physically demanding work in the fields to feed my family, but I feared that continuing to work throughout my pregnancy might affect my baby's health. At the same time, stopping work was not an option.

We struggled to cover even our basic needs, and vitamins or nutritious food were beyond what we could afford. Many nights, I lay awake wondering how I could provide both for my family and the child growing inside me.

Then I was introduced to the Dorothea’s Project Legacy for Pregnant Women.
From the very first class, I felt something I had not felt in a long time—hope. The program provided vitamins and nutritious milk that I could never have afforded on my own. But more than that, it gave me knowledge, encouragement, and a community of mothers who understood my struggles.

Little by little, my worries became lighter. I learned how to care for my health and my baby's development. I learned how to manage my emotions and not let stress control me. For the first time during my pregnancy, I felt supported rather than alone.

Months later, I welcomed a healthy baby into the world.
When I hold my child in my arms today, I often think back to those difficult days. The fear that once filled my heart has been replaced with gratitude and joy. The support I received helped me stay healthy, gave my baby a stronger start in life, and reminded me that even in our hardest moments, we do not have to face them alone.

To everyone who made this program possible, thank you. Your kindness reached my family at a time when we needed it most. Because of your support, my baby is thriving today, and our family can look toward the future with hope.

❤️Today marks the 20th anniversary of our Vice President’s dedication and contribution to GIBTK.We are incredibly gratef...
06/02/2026

❤️Today marks the 20th anniversary of our Vice President’s dedication and contribution to GIBTK.

We are incredibly grateful and proud to have her on our team.

A Second Chance for My Daughter’s Heart 💓I am Man’s father, and I will never forget the day we learned that our daughter...
06/01/2026

A Second Chance for My Daughter’s Heart 💓

I am Man’s father, and I will never forget the day we learned that our daughter had a heart condition.
In 2024, our family was already struggling financially. I was the sole provider after my wife stopped working to care for our newborn baby. Although Man often suffered from pneumonia and frequent illnesses, we never suspected a heart problem until doctors from Hoan My Hospital discovered her condition during a free health screening at her school.

The news felt like a heavy weight on our family. I remember lying awake at night wondering how we could ever afford the surgery she needed. We had no savings, and even providing food and daily necessities was becoming difficult. My wife and I promised each other that we would do whatever it took to save our daughter.
Then, a blessing arrived.

Through the support of generous donors, Man was given the opportunity to receive the heart surgery she desperately needed. The operation was successful, and from that moment, our lives began to change.

Today, when I look at my daughter, I see a completely different child. She is healthy, energetic, and full of life. She can run, play, laugh, and enjoy her childhood just like her friends. The little girl who once struggled with frequent illness is now thriving.

Man has just completed second grade and was recognized as an excellent student this school year. She loves going to school, spending time with her friends, and making her family proud. Her younger sister is now three years old and healthy as well. Every day, their mother takes them to school and cares for them at home, while I work tending our acacia trees and doing my best to provide for the family.

As a father, there are no words that can fully express my gratitude. The support that made Man’s surgery possible did more than heal her heart—it gave our family hope, relief, and a future we once thought might be out of reach.

Thank you for giving my daughter the chance to grow up healthy, happy, and full of dreams. Every smile on her face today is a reminder of the kindness that changed her life forever.

đź’“A Life Transformed Through Love and OpportunityMy name is Trinh, when I was only 11 years old, my life changed forever....
05/27/2026

đź’“A Life Transformed Through Love and Opportunity

My name is Trinh, when I was only 11 years old, my life changed forever. After losing my father and being left without my mother’s care, I lived with my elderly grandmother, who worked tirelessly selling fruit on the street just so I could continue going to school. Even though life was hard, she loved me with all her heart.

But as the years passed, my grandmother became too weak to continue caring for me. With tears and hope for a better future, she brought me to Mary’s Home under GIBTK. I still remember how scared and quiet I was on my first days there. I carried sadness in my heart and rarely spoke to anyone.

Yet little by little, the home filled that emptiness inside me with love. The house parents, staff, and everyone around me cared for me not as a charity case, but as family. For the first time in a long time, I felt safe. I felt seen. I felt loved.

As I grew older and turned 18, I moved to Lighthouse Home, where I continued my journey into adulthood. Mary’s Home had given me healing and protection during my childhood, while Lighthouse became the place that prepared me for independence, responsibility, and dreams beyond what I once thought was possible. These two homes did not simply raise me , they shaped me with patience, guidance, and unconditional love.

Because of that love and support, I was able to pursue higher education and received a scholarship to study Digital Marketing at FPT Polytechnic in Da Nang. Along the way, I gained confidence, leadership skills, and opportunities to grow. I also had the chance to intern with GIBTK and join wheelchair distribution trips, where I witnessed how compassion can truly transform lives, just as it transformed mine.

Today, after graduating, I am working as a personal assistant for a foreign photographer. Sometimes I look back at the little girl who once arrived at Mary’s Home feeling broken and uncertain about her future. I could never have imagined the life I have today.

What changed my life was not only education or opportunity, it was love. The love of my grandmother, who sacrificed everything for me. The love I received at Mary’s Home and Lighthouse Home, where people chose to believe in me, guide me, and walk beside me through every stage of life.

And especially the love and care from father Robert, Jen , Lauren, and all of the sponsors who opened their hearts to support children like me. Because of their kindness, I was given not only a home, but also hope, dignity, and a future I never thought possible.
Because of that love, I found hope again. And because of that hope, I found my future.

đź’“ A Safe Place to Learn, Grow, and Dreamđź’“My name is Thuy, and I come from a poor family in a small commune. Since I was ...
05/25/2026

đź’“ A Safe Place to Learn, Grow, and Dreamđź’“
My name is Thuy, and I come from a poor family in a small commune. Since I was young, I understood how hard my parents worked every day to support our family. My father endured constant back pain from heavy labor, while my mother spent long hours at a garment factory despite her chronic dizziness and exhaustion.

As the oldest daughter, I always tried to help however I could taking care of my younger sister, doing household chores, helping my father dry rice, and bringing meals to my mother after school. Watching my parents sacrifice so much made me realize that studying hard was the only way I could one day change our future.

Then, I found Giving It Back To Kids through the Dorothea’s Project Legacy 2 program. For more than five years, it became more than just a place for learning. It became a second home where I was encouraged, supported, and reminded that my dreams were worth fighting for. Through the guidance of my teachers and mentors, I gradually became more confident, positive, and open-hearted.

There were moments when I felt tired and overwhelmed, but every word of encouragement from the people around me gave me strength to continue.
And after years of effort, one of the happiest moments of my life finally arrived — I was admitted to Hanoi University of Industry, majoring in Japanese Language. For me, this achievement was not only a university acceptance letter, but proof that perseverance can slowly overcome even the hardest circumstances.

Because through all these years, I have learned that even in the middle of hardship, hope can still grow beautifully when someone believes in you. ❤️

💓 A Heart Surgery That Saved My Son’s Future 💓After years of infertility treatment, my husband and I were finally blesse...
05/20/2026

💓 A Heart Surgery That Saved My Son’s Future 💓
After years of infertility treatment, my husband and I were finally blessed with our son, Hiáşżu. But during his very first health check after birth, doctors discovered that he had congenital heart disease.

At first, we held onto hope when doctors told us his condition might improve naturally. But only one month later, his health became worse. Hiáşżu was weak, underweight, and often breathed heavily, making us terrified every single day. Doctors said he would eventually need heart surgery to survive.

At that time, our family had already exhausted our savings because of infertility treatment. My husband worked long hours at a factory while I stayed home to care for Hiáşżu. We desperately wanted to save our son, but the surgery cost was something we could never afford on our own.

Then, Giving It Back To Kids came into our lives and gave our family hope again. Because of their support, Hiáşżu was finally able to undergo heart surgery when he was just six months old.

Today, Hiếu is over three years old and has become an active, cheerful little boy. He can now run, play, attend kindergarten, and enjoy the childhood we once feared he might never have. That surgery did not only save my son’s heart — it gave him a chance to live, grow, and dream like every other child.

đź’“Becoming Beyond Myselfđź’“A Journal by an Emotional Health & Life Skills TeacherMy name is Tam, I still remember that clas...
05/18/2026

đź’“Becoming Beyond Myselfđź’“
A Journal by an Emotional Health & Life Skills Teacher

My name is Tam, I still remember that class so clearly. When our lecturer asked about our future goals, I quietly imagined a path for myself — working for a non-governmental organization where I could help future generations and support those who simply needed someone to walk beside them.

Throughout my years at university, I kept striving to become someone capable enough to reach that dream. There were moments of uncertainty, moments when I doubted myself and questioned whether I was truly good enough. Yet deep down, I never let go of the desire to live a life rooted in purpose, compassion, and meaningful service.

Giving It Back To Kids came into my life like a beautiful piece of fate. In my hometown of Quế Sơn, I found an organization quietly bringing hope and positive change to many children. Looking back, I feel grateful that I discovered it at exactly the right moment in my journey — a moment that gave me a purpose worth pursuing.

Now, looking back on these three years of companionship and growth, if I had to choose two words to describe this journey, they would be “Flourish.” Because to me, every experience, every challenge, and every person I encountered within the organization helped me grow into someone stronger, braver, and more grounded than I used to be.

I learned how to step outside my comfort zone, how to truly listen and empathize, and how to remain committed to the values I believe in. Most importantly, I realized that the person I am today has learned to reach far beyond the limits of who I once was.

As a Life Skills and Emotional Health teacher for students, a mentor for the Glow Mary Club, a speaker for Anti-Human Trafficking programs, and a facilitator for reproductive health education, each role has given me a different lesson and shaped me in its own unique way. Perhaps I have grown so much because of these very experiences — because every opportunity to guide, support, and stand beside others has also quietly transformed me.

I am deeply grateful to the organization for always believing in me, for trusting me with opportunities to learn, to grow, and to give love in my own way while receiving love in return. What means the most to me is not only the work we do, but the feeling of belonging to a community where people continuously encourage one another to become better versions of themselves.

And I believe this journey is still continuing — with a grateful heart, and with the hope of continuing to spread kindness, healing, and meaningful change to the community for many years to come.

My name is Siu Lanh, and I am an 8th-grade student living in a remote mountain village with my mother. After losing my f...
05/15/2026

My name is Siu Lanh, and I am an 8th-grade student living in a remote mountain village with my mother. After losing my father to health problems caused by excessive drinking, life became much more difficult for our family. Even through the hardship and sadness, I continue studying hard because I want to make my mother proud.

Every day, I walk 30 minutes to school on steep and muddy roads. I have always dreamed of owning a bicycle to make the journey easier, save time, and give me more energy for learning.

One day, my dream came true when a generous sponsor gifted me a bicycle through the Bike Program by Giving It Back To Kids. I was filled with gratitude and happiness. “Thank you for this wonderful gift! It will change my life. I can now reach school more easily and have more time to study.”

Click here to know more about this program: https://givingitbacktokids.org/bicycles.php

🥰Growing Up with GIBTK – Nguyen’s JourneyMy name is Nguyen, and I am 15 years old. I was born into an ordinary family, n...
05/13/2026

🥰Growing Up with GIBTK – Nguyen’s Journey

My name is Nguyen, and I am 15 years old. I was born into an ordinary family, not rich, not perfect, but filled with enough love for me to feel grateful every day. Four years ago, I was a very shy boy. I rarely spoke, and whenever I had to stand in front of a crowd, fear would completely take over me. Back then, I did not even know what my dreams were or what kind of future I wanted for myself.

Everything began to change the day I was introduced to the Dorothea’s Project Legacy 3, a place that has now become part of my life for nearly five years.

I still remember my first day there. I felt nervous and out of place. The classrooms, the teachers, and the students were all unfamiliar to me. I wondered if I would ever fit in or make friends. But little by little, the warmth of the teachers and older students made me feel welcomed. Their kindness helped me open my heart in ways I never expected.

What touched me the most were the life skills classes. They were not just lessons from books. We were encouraged to speak, share our feelings, work together, and truly listen to one another. For the first time, I felt like my voice mattered.

Here, I learned many important skills such as public speaking, teamwork, problem solving, and communication. At first, even introducing myself in front of the class felt impossible. My hands would shake, and my voice would become so small that nobody could hear me. But the teachers never gave up on me. They patiently guided me, encouraged me, and believed in me even when I doubted myself.

Slowly, I began to change.
The quiet boy who once hid in the corner started raising his hand to share ideas. I learned how to stand in front of others and speak with confidence. I learned how to express my thoughts, defend my opinions, and listen with empathy to the people around me. Things that once seemed impossible became natural parts of who I am today.

My academic performance improved as well. I started receiving better grades and even won a few small awards. But honestly, the greatest achievement was not the certificates or recognition. It was the growth inside my heart and mind. I learned how to take responsibility for my life, set goals for my future, and work hard to achieve them.

To me, Giving It Back To Kids is more than an NGOs. It is a place where I feel loved, trusted, and inspired. It opened a door to a new world, a world where I discovered courage, hope, and dreams I never knew I had.
Thank you, Giving It Back To Kids, for becoming such an important part of my life.

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