OUR PROJECTS
Providing support to disadvantaged schoolchildren
IPACE helps disadvantaged schoolchildren living in rural and isolated areas by offering them school supplies, clothes, school bags, and basic necessities to meet their most urgent needs.
IPACE also rewards poor children who stood out for their excellent academic results by offering them scholarships and bicycles to encourage them to continue studying.
Since its creation in March 2019, IPACE has provided relief to thousands of disadvantaged schoolchildren aged from 6 to 16 years old.
DISTRIBUTION OF CALCULATORS
CENTER FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN
BINH THANH - SAÏGON
November 2024
Located in the Binh Thanh district of Saïgon, this center for blind and visually impaired children is run by Catholic nuns. The establishment hosts children aged 6 to 18 from poor families living in remote provinces of Vietnam, where no suitable facilities for the visually impaired are available. Some of these children, abandoned at birth and later adopted, are entrusted by their adoptive parents to live, pursue their education, and learn a trade here.
At the center, the children receive a comprehensive education. They follow a traditional curriculum and learn braille. Music also plays a significant role in their daily lives: they play various instruments such as the flute, the zither, and the organ, discovering the joy of artistic creation. Additionally, they engage in sports activities like running and swimming, developing their strength and self-confidence. The establishment also offers courses in arts, computer-assisted music, and martial arts, preparing them to defend themselves and thrive in their lives.
Upon leaving, the children possess a set of knowledge and skills that enables them to become autonomous and envision a more serene and promising future.
To support this noble cause, IPACE donated 10 talking calculators to those visually impaired children to assist them in their educational journey and enhance their independence in mathematics. With this adapted equipment, these students can now follow their classes more easily and develop their skills with confidence.
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS & BICYCLES
CA MAU
August & September 2024
As the new school year begins, IPACE, in partnership with the Buddhist charitable association of Cà Mau, has awarded scholarships to 40 deserving students from underprivileged backgrounds, aged 9 to 16, across three schools in the Cà Mau province.
These scholarships, covering textbooks, uniforms, school supplies, and insurance fees, provide significant relief to families already facing financial strain. For these students, this support goes beyond easing the start of the school year. It offers the reassurance of being able to continue their education without the constant worry of insufficient resources, and opens the door to aspirations for a brighter and more hopeful future.
In parallel, we provided bicycles to 20 schoolchildren from disadvantaged families living far from school in remote rural areas. For these children, whose journey to school is long and exhausting on foot, these bicycles offer a faster and safer means of transport. This support allows them to devote more time to their studies while making their daily lives easier.
DISTRIBUTION OF BICYCLES – OGRUNG – IA KO –
CHU SE-GIA LAI
June 2024
In collaboration with a charity managed by a Buddhist nun from Saigon, IPACE visited a primary school located in Ogrung village, Ia Ko commune, Chu Se district, Gia Lai province, and selected 20 deserving and underprivileged students to offer them bicycles.
These students, aged 10 to 14, come from disadvantaged families living in rural areas far from their school.
The bicycles will considerably reduce the amount of time they would otherwise have to spend walking. This will also prevent them from having unwanted encounters on their way to school.
With those bicycles, we contribute to improve their daily lives, help them realize their potential by facilitating their access to school and break the cycle of poverty.
DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS
CENTER FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN
BINH THANH - SAÏGON
June 2024
Located in the Binh Thanh district of Saïgon, this center for blind and visually impaired children is run by Catholic nuns. The establishment hosts children aged 6 to 18 from poor families living in remote provinces of Vietnam, where no suitable facilities for the visually impaired are available. Some of these children, abandoned at birth and later adopted, are entrusted by their adoptive parents to live, pursue their education, and learn a trade here.
At the center, the children receive a comprehensive education. They follow a traditional curriculum and learn braille. Music also plays a significant role in their daily lives: they play various instruments such as the flute, the zither, and the organ, discovering the joy of artistic creation. Additionally, they engage in sports activities like running and swimming, developing their strength and self-confidence. The establishment also offers courses in arts, computer-assisted music, and martial arts, preparing them to defend themselves and thrive in their lives.
Upon leaving, the children possess a set of knowledge and skills that enables them to become autonomous and envision a more serene and promising future.
To support this noble cause, IPACE has been approached by the center to provide essential products such as rice, fresh milk, and packaged foods. These donations are crucial for ensuring the daily well-being of the children and enabling them to grow up in a healthy and nurturing environment.
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES
WELLAWAYA ANJALIGAMA - MONERAGALA - UVA SRI LANKA
April 2024
In collaboration with a charity managed by a Buddhist nun from Saigon, IPACE carried out its first project in Sri Lanka. We provided support to a recently constructed preschool located in the village of Wellawaya Anjaligama, a rural region of Sri Lanka, in the Moneragala district, Uva province.
On-site, we distributed essential school supplies such as notebooks, coloring materials, pencils, erasers, as well as candies and water bottles to each of the 65 underprivileged children present. Our aim was to bring them joy and motivation to encourage them in their educational journey.
This initiative reflects our aspiration to expand our commitment to underprivileged children beyond Vietnam as opportunities arises.
DISTRIBUTION OF RAINCOATS - CHU PAH & DAK DOA - GIA LAI
December 2023
On the occasion of Christmas and in collaboration with a charity managed by a Buddhist nun from Saigon, IPACE has donated 500 raincoats to underprivileged schoolchildren living in the cold and mountainous regions of Chư Păh and Đắk Đoa, Gia Lai province, to ensure their well-being during the winter season
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS
– THOI BINH - CA MAU
September 2023
On the occasion of the new school year and in collaboration with the Buddhist charitable association of Cà Mau province, IPACE has selected 40 deserving, underprivileged students from the rural district of Thới Bình in Cà Mau province, Vietnam, to provide them with scholarships.
These secondary school students come from impoverished families, and the prospect of the new school year often brought worry, as their families lacked the means to cover the associated education costs: insurance, textbooks, school supplies, uniforms, and more.
IPACE's intervention came at the right time. Thanks to this support, they can now look to their educational future with optimism. It's valuable assistance that gives them hope and the opportunity to continue their studies in conditions conducive to their growth.
The initial 25 underprivileged students, along with the subsequent 15, were recipients of scholarships.
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SCHOOL BAGS & BICYCLES– TAN LOC DONG – CA MAU
June 2023
In collaboration with the Buddhist charity of the province of Cà Mau, IPACE visited a school located in the commune of Tân Lộc Đông, province of Cà Mau, and distributed school bags and school supplies to 50 underprivileged schoolchildren aged between 8 and 15 years old.
IPACE also selected 20 poor and deserving schoolchildren and offered them bicycles.
These students, aged 10 to 15, from disadvantaged families, live in rural areas that are located far from their school.
The bicycles will considerably reduce the amount of time they would otherwise have to spend walking to school. This will also prevent them from having unwanted encounters on their way to school.
With those bicycles, we contribute to improve their daily lives, help them realize their potential by facilitating their access to school and break the cycle of poverty.
DISTRIBUTION OF RAINCOATS - BAO LOC - LAM DONG & BACH NGOC - HA GIANG
December 2022
On the occasion of the Christmas season and in collaboration with a charity run by a Buddhist nun in Saïgon, IPACE offered 300 raincoats to underprivileged schoolchildren living in the cold and mountainous regions of Bảo Lộc, Lâm Đồng province, and Bạch Ngọc, Hà Giang province, to keep them warm during the cold season.
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS
– KHANH LOC & KHANH BINH DONG - CA MAU
September 2022
At the beginning of this school year and in collaboration with the Buddhist charity of the province of Cà Mau, IPACE selected 38 underprivileged and deserving schoolchildren from the rural communities of Khánh Lộc and Khánh Bình Đông, Trần Văn Thời District, Cà Mau Province, Vietnam to offer them scholarships.
These primary school pupils come from very poor families and were therefore at risk of not being able to go back to school since their families cannot cover their education costs (insurance, textbooks, school supplies, uniforms, etc. ).
This aid provided by IPACE was therefore welcome. It has helped these students to go to school in good conditions.
The 38 students which were awarded scholarships
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES & BICYCLES
– IA HIAO – GIA LAI
June 2022
In collaboration with a charity run by a Buddhist nun in Saigon, IPACE visited a secondary school located in Ia Hiao municipality, Gia Lai province and distributed school supplies to 100 underprivileged schoolchildren aged between 11 and 15.
IPACE also selected 16 poor and deserving pupils and offered them bicycles. They live in the mountainous regions which are very far from their school. The bicycles will considerably reduce the amount of time they would otherwise have to spend walking to school. This will also help them avoid unwanted encounters on their trip.
With those bicycles, we contribute to improve their daily lives, help them realize their potential by facilitating their access to school and break the cycle of poverty.
DISTRIBUTION OF BICYCLES- PHU TAN -CA MAU
May 2022
In collaboration with a Buddhist charity of the province of Cà Mau, IPACE selected 30 students from the 6 municipalities of Phú Tân district, Cà Mau province, Vietnam, in order to offer them bicycles.
These students, aged 8 to 15, from disadvantaged families, live in rural areas that are located far from their school.
The bicycles will considerably reduce the amount of time they would otherwise have to spend walking to school. This will also prevent them from having unwanted encounters on their way to school.
With those bicycles, we contribute to improve their daily lives, help them realize their potential by facilitating their access to school and break the cycle of poverty.
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES & SCHOOL BAGS - CA MAU
January-February 2022
After long months of closure due to the sanitary situation, schools in Vietnam have finally been able to reopen gradually. In collaboration with a local Buddhist charity, IPACE selected 140 underprivileged children in the province of Cà Mau to provide them with school materials and school bags for their return to school.
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS & BICYCLES - NGUYEN PHICH & KHANH LAM -
CA MAU
September 2021
At the beginning of this school year and in cooperation with a Buddhist charity of the province of Cà Mau, IPACE selected 10 underprivileged and deserving schoolchildren from the rural communities of Nguyễn Phích and Khánh Lâm, U Minh district, Cà Mau province, Vietnam, to offer them scholarships.
These pupils aged 12 to 16 come from very poor families whose financial situation has further deteriorated following the strict lockdown measures. Those restrictions have kept their parents our of work for many months. Therefore, they ran the risk of not being able to go back to school because their families cannot cover their school fees (public secondary schools are not free), health insurance, school materials, school clothes etc.
This aid provided by IPACE was therefore welcome. It has helped these students to go to school in good conditions.
IPACE also chose 10 disadvantaged schoolchildren belonging to the same municipalities in order to offer them bicycles. Aged 11 to 15, they live in extreme poverty, in rudimentary dwellings which are located far from their school. Those bicycles will greatly reduce their travel time and improve their daily lives.
DISTRIBUTION OF BICYCLES - QUAC PHAM BAC - CA MAU
March 2021
In collaboration with a Buddhist charity of the province of Cà Mau, IPACE has selected 16 students from the municipality of Quách Phẩm Bắc, district of Đầm Dơi, province of Cà Mau, in Vietnam, in order to offer them bicycles.
These students, aged 7 to 15, live in extreme poverty, in rudimentary dwellings which are located far from their school. The bicycles will greatly reduce their travel time and improve their daily lives.
The 16 students from the municipality of Quách Phẩm Bắc
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BICYCLES & SCHOLARSHIPS - XA LA PHANG - GIA LAI
February 2020
The Primary school in Xã Ia Phang (Gia Lai Province) hosts 250 pupils from extremely poor families, most of them live in precarious conditions.
IPACE distributed school supplies and gifts to those 250 schoolchildren.
We then selected twenty-six amongst the most disadvantaged children who stood out for their excellent academic results and offered them either a scholarship or a bicycle to encourage them to continue studying.
DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHES - BAO LOC - LAM DONG
December 2020
On the occasion of the Christmas season and in collaboration with a charity run by a Buddhist nun in Saigon, IPACE brought together 120 pupils living in Bảo Lộc, Lâm Đồng province, in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam, for a Christmas gift distribution.
IPACE offered winter jackets to keep the children warm during the cold season, while the Buddhist charity gave them various gifts and school supplies.
DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BICYCLES & SCHOLARSHIPS
- XA DAK SMAR - GIA LAI
August 2019
The school in Xã Đak SMar (Gia Lai Province) hosts 240 students between 8 and 14 years old from extremely poor families, most of them live in precarious conditions and in very basic houses. Most of the children have to travel long distances with very limited means of transport in order to reach school.
In collaboration with a charity run by a Buddhist nun in Saïgon, IPACE first distributed raincoats, clothes, sandals, notebooks and hygiene products to the 100 youngest children, while the charity from Saïgon gave clothes and school supplies to the older children.
Thanks to the generosity of Caran d'Ache SA, Geneva, we were also able to distribute pens, pencils and coloured pencils to schoolchildren.
We then selected ten amongst the most disadvantaged children who stood out for their excellent academic results and offered them scholarships to encourage them to continue studying.
We also offered bikes to ten deserving students whose houses are far away from their school to encourage them to keep going to school.
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES
- THUAN HOA - KIEN GIANG
July 2019
In collaboration with a charity run by a Buddhist nun in Saïgon, IPACE visited a primary school located in Thuận Hòa (Kiên Giang Province) and distributed school supplies and schoolbags to 100 underprivileged children aged between 8 and 12.
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES
- CU CHI - SAIGON
August 2019
Located in the Cambodian refugees’ area in the district of Củ Chi in Saïgon, this charity school hosts 150 schoolchildren between 8 and 14 years old. The parents of those children, either fled or were expelled from Cambodia. As a result, their children do not have the required birth certificate to attend school in Vietnamese public institutions.
In order to prevent these children to remain unschooled, the Catholic nuns run for them private classes, and help them going through the lengthy legal process of obtaining the necessary administrative papers in order to reinstate them into the public school system.
IPACE distributed school supplies to the children for the beginning of the school year (notebooks, pencils, erasers, etc.) as well as candies and biscuits.
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES
- HUYEN PHU TAN - CA MAU
March 2019
The primary school, located in Huyên Phú Tân (60 km from the town of Ca Mau, the southernmost province of Vietnam), is only accessible by boat or motorbikes because of poor road conditions.
In collaboration with a charity run by a Buddhist nun in Saïgon, IPACE distributed school supplies (notebooks, pens, rulers, kits, etc.) and sandals to 100 underprivileged schoolchildren aged from 10 to 11.
