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# MSAVLC

Medical & Scientific Aid For Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

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- [DAUGHTERS OF CAMBODIA – PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA](https://msavlc.org/daughters-of-cambodia-phnom-penh-cambodia/) - For some time the Trustees of MSAVLC have been concerned about the appalling sex-trade that exists in Cambodia. Their particular concern is centred in Phnom Penh, which the Trustees have visited many times. In Cambodia, one of the poorest nations in the world, the sexual exploitation of children is a thriving business, especially in the
- [ALL EARS CAMBODIA](https://msavlc.org/all-ears-cambodia/) - All Ears Cambodia was started by Glyn Vaughan, a senior audiologist at Charing Cross Hospital, in 2003, and provides a unique medical service in a country torn by years of war. It works with all Cambodians from new-borns to the elderly, and from all walks of life. These include children and adults from some of
- [NEW HOPE CHILDREN’S HOME - POI PET, CAMBODIA](https://msavlc.org/new-hope-childrens-home/) - The New Hope Children’s Home is situated on a piece of land on the outskirts of Poi Pet, a city which is depressed, poor and scruffy. It is run by Cheng Rostitus, a committed Christian who was brought up during the Pol Pot regime and survived its horrors. Due to his experiences he is determined
- [DISABILITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROGRAM (DDSP) - CAMBODIA](https://msavlc.org/disability-development-services-program-ddsp-cambodia/) - Disability Development Services Program is a Cambodian Non-Government Organisation launched in January 2003. It is one of the few Cambodian organisations in the country providing services to disabled people, and is based in Pursat, a poor rural province in central Cambodia. Its objectives are to enable disabled people to access services to improve their quality
- [BLUE DRAGON CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION](https://msavlc.org/blue-dragon-childrens-foundation/) - In 2002, Australian teacher Michael Brosowski moved to Vietnam where he worked at Hanoi’s National Economics University. Within months, he and several of his students were teaching English and life skills to the city’s shoeshine boys, who were trying to earn money just to survive. Soon the idea for an open football team arose, giving street
- [HOA BINH PEACE VILLAGE - VIETNAM](https://msavlc.org/hoa-binh-peace-village-vietnam/) - Hoa Binh Peace Village is part of Tu Du Obstetric and Gynaecological Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. Since it was founded in 1990 it has been home to some 400 children, most of them suffering from the effects of Agent Orange, the deadly chemical sprayed to defoliate the forest regions by the Americans during
- [THE VIETNAMESE ASSOCIATION FOR VICTIMS OF AGENT ORANGE (VAVA)](https://msavlc.org/the-vietnamese-association-of-victims-of-agent-orange-vava/) - VAVA was founded in 2004 and was set up to help the Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange. Agent Orange is the name given to the deadly chemical which was sprayed by the American forces over Vietnam from 1961 to 1971. More than 80 million litres of poisonous chemicals were used; most of them were Agent
- [THE BRITISH FRIENDSHIP HOSPITAL -  KY ANH, VIETNAM](https://msavlc.org/the-british-friendship-hospital-ky-anh-vietnam/) - The British Friendship Hospital was officially opened in 1980 with the help of funds and equipment donated by MSAVLC. It replaced the District Hospital which had been destroyed by bombs during the American war. Since that time MSAVLC has given financial assistance to the hospital to help them buy much needed drugs, medical equipment and
- [MIDWIFE TRAINING COURSES - VIETNAM](https://msavlc.org/midwife-training-courses-vietnam/) - Highland Education Development Organisation (HEDO) Traditional Midwife Training Courses One of our on-going projects is the training of traditional midwives in the highland, ethnic minority villages of Vietnam. It is often not possible for expectant mothers to have their babies delivered at their local health clinic, and in many places it is the custom to
- [THANH XUAN PEACE VILLAGE - VIETNAM](https://msavlc.org/thanh-xuan-peace-village-vietnam/) - MSAVLC has been supporting Thanh Xuan Peace Village in Hanoi for many years, by giving donations for medical equipment. It is not a village as we normally understand the term. It is a group of ugly, grey, concrete buildings situated in the outskirts of Hanoi, and it caters for orphans and disabled children, mostly affected
- [THE BLIND ASSOCIATION - KY ANH, VIETNAM](https://msavlc.org/the-blind-association-ky-anh-vietnam/) - There are 531 blind people and 2,031 partially-sighted people in the district of Ky Anh. There are four main reasons for the blindness in this district: The effects from the war and dioxin contamination. Cataracts. Congenital defects. Vitamin deficiency caused by malnutrition. The Blind Association has been set up to help these people, and a
- [THE ELDERLY ASSOCIATION - KY ANH, VIETNAM](https://msavlc.org/the-elderly-association-ky-anh/) - Since 2007 MSAVLC have been supporting a Health Education Program for the elderly in the Ky Anh District, Ha Tinh Province in Vietnam. There are about 18,000 elderly people in Ky Anh District, 10.5% of the population. Ky Anh is a poor community with harsh weather conditions. Many of the elderly have been badly educated
- [WATER SYSTEMS IN LAOS](https://msavlc.org/water-systems-in-laos/) - Since 2013 MSAVLC has funded the building of three water systems, and has paid for the provision of a toilet block, in the Jumpet District of Luang Prabang, Laos. Trustees from MSAVLC visited the new water systems in 2015 and were pleased to see what a tremendous difference they had made to so many people’s
- [SUAN LUANG ORPHANAGE - LAOS](https://msavlc.org/well-building-in-laos/) - Suan Luang Orphanage is situated about 30 minutes away from Luang Prabang in northern Laos. Although Luang Prabang is a favourite spot for tourists, few see the poverty that is just outside the town in the surrounding countryside. 33% of the population live below the national poverty line, and the average age expectancy among local
- [HA TINH GENERAL HOSPITAL - VIETNAM](https://msavlc.org/ha-tinh-general-hospital-vietnam/) - Ha Tinh is one of the poorest Provinces in Vietnam. It has adverse weather conditions with harsh cold winters and hot dry summers. The Province is frequently affected by typhoons and tropical storms, causing havoc to the community, its people, crops and buildings. Most of the people scrape a living from the land, but poverty
- [CURRY and QUIZ](https://msavlc.org/curry-and-quiz/) - In November Dave Smethurst and his team held a 'Curry and Quiz Night’ at the Organic Farm Shop in Cirencester. Over £500 was raised for MSAVLC. Many thanks.
- [Annual General Meeting](https://msavlc.org/annual-general-meeting-3/) - The Annual General Meeting was held at, on Tuesday 10 July 2018 at the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 12-14 Victoria Road, LONDON W8 5RD Details are published in the August Bulletin.
- [Charity Endurance Ride](https://msavlc.org/charity-endurance-ride/) - Frampton Fundraisers' Charity Endurance Ride from Bristol to Exeter and back takes place on June 17th and 18th. To sponsor this event please visit: https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/andrewmoncrief1
- [Selling on eBay?](https://msavlc.org/selling-on-ebay/) - Are you an currently an eBay seller or perhaps considering becoming one? Are you looking to re-home a Christmas present or just feel like having a good old clear out? Did you know that you can support us at the same time by donating a percentage of your eBay sales to MSAVLC. This short video
- [August 2016](https://msavlc.org/august-2016/) - The August Bulletin includes articles about All Ears Cambodia and Daughters of Cambodia. Find the latest Bulletin here. The new rice mill at the New Hope Children’s Home is now working, following the recent rice harvest.
- [ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING](https://msavlc.org/annual-general-meeting-2/) - This year’s Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 8th March 2016 at the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in London, by kind invitation of H.E. Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao. Attendance was low, but the Trustees were delighted to welcome a number of supporters, as well as our Vice-President George Howarth MP, Ambassador
- [‘50 YEARS OF AID’ CELEBRATION](https://msavlc.org/50-years-of-aid-celebration/) - Medical and Scientific Aid for Vietnam Laos and Cambodia celebrated the provision of 50 years of aid to the people of South-East Asia, in June this year. The event was held at the Churchill Room in the Palace of Westminster, thanks to the invitation of George Howarth MP the charity’s Vice-President, and it was sponsored
- [Annual General Meeting 2015](https://msavlc.org/annual-general-meeting-2015/) - The Annual General Meeting of MSAVLC was held on the 28th February 2015, at St. Marks Methodist Church in Cheltenham. The meeting was well attended, and reports were given by the Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer of the charity’s activities during 2014. The Honorary Secretary stated that 2015 will again be a challenge. The main
- [MSAVLC-sponsored water system completed in Laos](https://msavlc.org/msavlc-sponsored-water-system-completed-in-laos/) - In September 2014 the villagers of Ban Hoi Mut in northern Laos were at last able to access clean water, thanks to a project funded by MSAVLC.
- [ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2013](https://msavlc.org/annual-general-meeting-2013/) - The charity’s Annual General Meeting was held at the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in Victoria Road, London, by kind permission of the Ambassador, H.E. Vu Quang Minh. The meeting began on a sad note as the Chairman, Peter Lidgard, remarked that it was the first Annual General Meeting that he had attended
- [ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING](https://msavlc.org/annual-general-meeting/) - You are cordially invited to the MSAVLC Annual General Meeting which will be at 6.30 pm on Monday 28th April 2014 at The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in London, 12­14 Victoria Road, London W8 5RD. Everyone welcome The Agenda and Annual Report for 2013 will be available at the meeting.
- [THANK YOU TO ALL OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS](https://msavlc.org/thank-you-to-all-our-generous-supporters/) - Last August we reported in the Bulletin the plight of Nguyen Sy Thang, who was suffering from a disfiguring facial growth, due to the effects of Agent Orange. The Trustees are now delighted to report that since this article donations have been received that have enabled Thang to have the first of two or three operations to remove this
- [DR MADELEINE SHARP MBE](https://msavlc.org/dr-madeleine-sharp-mbe-3/) - It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Dr Madeleine Sharp MBE, former President and Honorary Secretary of MSAVLC. She died peacefully at home, in the early hours of Tuesday 7th January 2014, age 93. Madeleine served as Honorary Secretary of the charity from 1987 until 2008. She

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- [Home](https://msavlc.org/) - Medical and Scientific Aid for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia (MSAVLC), is a registered charity that was originally established in 1965. Since then it has been providing aid to some of the poorest and most disadvantaged people in South-East Asia. The aim of the charity is to promote good health and relieve sickness, by providing aid,
- [Our Work](https://msavlc.org/about-us/our-work/) - MSAVLC currently supports 7 projects in South-East. Asia. All of these projects deal with the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people of the region; some are projects that are new to us, and others we have been associated with over a number of years. Usually the Trustees are made aware of projects during their visits to
- [Bulletins](https://msavlc.org/bulletins/) - If you would like us to send you our Bulletin each quarter, please contact us.
- [The People of MSAVLC](https://msavlc.org/about-us/sub-page/) - Vice-PresidentSir George Howarth MP PresidentDame Judi Dench DBE Vice-PresidentLord Richard Balfe ChairmanPeter Lidgard Honorary SecretaryMary Lidgard RGN Honorary TreasurerJohn Firth TrusteeSusmita Ghosh TrusteeLynn Firth TrusteeJenny Gold RGN Honorary Scientific AdvisorDr Stewart Benzie Honorary Legal AdvisorSimon Mumford BA
- [Cambodia - Recent History](https://msavlc.org/about-us/cambodia-recent-history/) - In the late 1800’s the whole Mekong Delta, which included Cambodia, came under French control until World War 2, when the country was occupied by the Japanese. When the war came to an end in 1945 Cambodia hoped for independence, but was not until 1954 that full independence from France was granted. King Sihanouk was monarch from 1945,
- [The History of MSAVLC](https://msavlc.org/about-us/another-sub-oage/) - The Beginning The Medical Aid Committee for Vietnam, the forerunner of Medical and Scientific Aid for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, was formed in 1965 by DrJoan McMichael, a London doctor. This was at the beginning of the Vietnam War, and Joan had learned of the terrific suffering of the people as a consequence of shortage
- [Current Projects](https://msavlc.org/current-projects/)
- [Past Projects](https://msavlc.org/past-projects/)
- [About Us](https://msavlc.org/about-us/) - For almost 50 years Medical and Scientific Aid for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia (MSAVLC) has been providing aid to some of the poorest and most disadvantaged people in South-East Asia. The aim of the charity is to promote good health and relieve sickness, by providing aid, supplies and equipment to health-related organisations in Vietnam, Laos
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- [Privacy Policy](https://msavlc.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Medical and Scientific Aid for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia (MSAVLC), is a registered charity that was originally established in 1965. Our website address is: http://msavlc.org. What personal data we collect and why we collect it We use contact forms to make gift aid declarations, or for general enquiries on our website. We
- [Contact Us](https://msavlc.org/contact-us/) - Please enter your enquiry below.... Please note that we are unable to organise volunteer placements, or make introductions to any of our project partners.
- [Donate](https://msavlc.org/donate-2/) - Ways To Donate Online Make a one off or monthly donation online using PayPal. Standing Order The best way to make regular donations is to set up a Standing Order. You can pay monthly, quarterly or annually. If you receive our bulletin, you can use the form that came with it. Otherwise, print the form
- [2015 Project Expenditure](https://msavlc.org/project-expenditure-2/2015-project-expenditure/) - Month completed Description Total (including bank charges) January HEDO midwives (Muong Cha, Dien Bien) £13,177.20 March Joan McMichael prize, British Friendship Hospital £357.45 March Toys for New Hope Children's Home £154.00 March Cash donation to Hoa Binh Peace Village for toys £90.00 March Head lice combs for New Hope Children's Home £33.07 March All Ears
- [2014 Product Expenditure](https://msavlc.org/project-expenditure-2/2014-product-expenditure/) - Month completed Description Total (including bank charges) British Friendship Hospital, Ky Anh, Vietnam February Joan McMichael prize money £330 April Bed sponsored in Dr Madeleine Sharp's memory £1,030 Highland Education Development Organisation, Vietnam February Midwives training in Nguyen Binh District, Cao Bang Province £12,546 New Hope Childrens Home, Cambodia April Three years' first aid supplies
- [2013 Project Expenditure](https://msavlc.org/project-expenditure-2/2013-project-expenditure/) - Month completed Description Total (including bank charges) Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, Vietnam July Purchase of 90 wheelchairs for Hanoi District £3,335.05 July Audiology equipment for Ha Tinh Rehabilitation Centre £19,398.01 Highland Education Development Organisation, Vietnam February Midwives training in Thong Nong, Cao Bang Province £12,545.75 British Friendship Hospital, Ky Anh, Vietnam February
- [Auction](https://msavlc.org/auction/) - MSAVLC will celebrate '50 Years of Aid' at the Houses of Parliament on 10th June 2015. We are currently looking for donations of items to be auctioned during the evening. Any donations of items that can be auctioned during this time would be most appreciated.
- [Vietnam - Recent History](https://msavlc.org/about-us/vietnam-recent-history/) - Vietnam had been an independent nation for over 800 years when the French invaded in the late 1800s, believing that it would allow them to gain entry to China. France controlled Vietnam until World War 2, when the Japanese invaded; however, at the end of the war, the allies allowed the French to regain control. The
- [Laos - Recent History](https://msavlc.org/about-us/laos-recent-history/) - In the late 1880’s France conquered much of South-East Asia and subsequently held control of Laos for half a century. As with Vietnam, the Japanese then occupied the area during World War 2. However, in 1946 the French marched on Laos in order to regain occupation. By the time full independence was granted in October

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