Meet the people of Tin Keo, including the head weaver at our women’s cooperative, in the video above—and learn how our partnership has improved their quality of life in a meaningful, sustainable way. The small community of Tin Keo makes its living by farming rice, corn, and bananas; tending livestock; and weaving. To help support… Read more »
This month of August 2023 is the significant day for entire villagers and their children because Grand Circle Foundation has accomplished the requested facility projects for both the primary school and the community center after the strong storms badly damaged the buildings and brought the mess to the grounds three years ago. So today, our… Read more »
When we were introduced to Neal Bermas, the founder of STREETS International we knew that we’d met someone just as passionate about creating opportunities as we are. And thus a great partnership began in 2019. You can read more about the STREETS International program here. Since our partnership began we’ve now funded 45 life-changing scholarships…. Read more »
“Patience is key. Remember: A jug fills drop by drop.” Buddha The Khewan Lhakhang monastery of Gangtey, Bhutan is home and school to young monks, ages 7 to 15. And at 9600 feet, already challenged in the living conditions of these young disciples but when an OAT traveler saw the condition of the kitchen she… Read more »
“People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.” ~ Sir Edmund Hillary On May 29, 1953 a tall, quiet beekeeper from New Zealand, Sir Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa companion, Tenzing Norgay stood atop the ‘roof of the world’ at 29,035 feet. It has been said that while many could… Read more »
Get a firsthand glimpse of daily life at Minh Tu Orphanage, and see before-and-after photos of improvements supported by Grand Circle Foundation, in the video above. Help Wanted: Buddhist women to live at orphanage with 200 children, many of whom are disabled. Must be willing to rise at 3am for two hours of prayer before… Read more »
Since the military took over the power in Burma from Feb 01, 2021.The situation in the country is getting worse and facing with a civil war. There are many protects in over the country, some of them became violence and caused many people died by military government. The civil war is starting happened at the… Read more »
Grand Circle Foundation’s efforts to support women’s cooperatives worldwide A Message from Harriet Lewis Here in America, we sometimes take for granted the ability we have to make the choices that shape our future. In some cultures, women especially are prevented by tradition or circumstance from pursuing their dreams. As I reflect upon the meaning… Read more »
Every year, Hue and Central Vietnam are hit by several storms and flooding which have been impacting the life of local people heavily. Long Tho Disability Child-rearing Center is a shelter and school for 87 disadvantaged and disabled kids, who cannot go to the normal public school to study. Fifty of them are permanent residents… Read more »
As if a pandemic isn’t enough in 2020, natural disasters from fires to flooding have been everywhere as well. Our O.A.T. team in Vietnam sent us an urgent appeal this week to help the Minh Tu Orphanage after another typhoon recently hit Vietnam’s central and coastal regions. “The center of Vietnam is facing it’s fourth… Read more »
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