Surprised everyday by kindness

During my time volunteering in Vietnam, I’ve noticed many cultural differences between the people here and the people back in America. As I work with the kids, I’m surprised everyday at their... More

From Dreams to Reality

Today's journal is from our President, Robert Kalatschan!! Greetings from Vietnam and Cambodia! I’ve been in the country for several weeks. It’s been great having some teenagers here. Many of... More

From Strangers to Siblings

Journal by Sophie Ngo Coming into this type of experience for the first time ever, I didn't know what to expect, then before I knew it, it became an actually really meaningful experience to me. I... More

Footprints of HOPE

Journal by Vy Thomas This trip at Giving it Back to Kids introduced me to so many new experiences and people. Volunteering and teaching English at Carmela’s home showed me that Quynh is definitely... More

Footsteps of Friendship

I am having an extremely fun and memorable time working with Giving It Back To Kids and Robert. So far, my stay in ?à N?ng has been quite an inspirational experience, whether it is staying in the... More

A Tapestry of New Experiences

Journal by Aaron Ever since I got to Hal’s home, I’ve been constantly experiencing new things. Having breakfast together with the members, I felt an immense joy as I shared a meal with such... More

Building Bonds, Creating Hope!

Journal by Nguyet Le   When the opportunity to volunteer through Giving It Back To Kids presented itself, I jumped on board with my two daughters. At 17 and 13, I wanted them (and us) to experience... More

Flourishing Against All Odds

Looking back to the past, to find an American doctor was an arduous task, one that posed immense hardship for Nhan's mother, who couldn't contain her emotions due to the lack of funds for surgery.... More

From Darkness to Light

Tran Thi Linh was born into a poor family on September 8th, 2001. Her father's passing and her mother's subsequent disability left her with little support. In 2014, Linh's mother was diagnosed with... More

From Patient to Champion

Even though 20 years is not a long period of time, Giving it Back to Kids has utilized these years not only to help thousands of heart patients but also accompany them on their life journeys. There... More