Vinh Son Montagnard Orphanage (VSO) is an orphanage in Kontum province, Vietnam. Established by the Catholic Sisters of The Immaculate Medal of Mary in the mid '70's and supported by many organisations including Friends of Vinh Son Montagnard Orphanages (FVSO), Ask at VSO, All4Kids, Colors for Kids,Friends of Central Highlands and registered in the United States, the orphanage is governed by the Catholic Sisters of the Miraculous Medal. They provide primary and secondary education, teach life skills to ensure the children become self-sufficient, give safe environment, food, clothing, shelter and medical care. There are several facilities that compose the Vinh Son orphanages in and around the city of Kontum. About 760 children reside at these sites (data from 2012).
Famous quotes containing the word son:
“It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 20:26-28.