This two-room kindergarten, which opened its doors in 2008, had 365 students its first year, and will help thousands in years to come.

The original school had as asbestos roof that was pocked with holes.

Located in Phy Yen’s coastal Phu Dong ward, most people living here work as farmers, fishermen, brick makers or bamboo basket weavers. The average income is $19 a month.

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