Charter

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Purpose

The charter aims at clarifying the guiding principles of Thien Chi, to help its members and staff to achieve the goals of the organization and in good coherence. It may also be used for partner organizations to better understand the goals, strategies and limitations of Thien Chi. The charter has been designed by the board, and only the board decides how the charter is applied.

Key principles for Thien Chi

Thien Chi is a non profit organization (NGO) which aims to support development programs, based on the following 3 key principles:
- Development rather than charity: programs and actions are meant to be sustainable, i.e. they can continue after Thien Chi withdraws its financial & technical support. However many social programs cannot become financially sustainable: education, health etc. In this case Thien Chi prefers low costs actions, which make a transfer to local authorities or local organizations easier.
- With and for the poorest: Thien Chi prefers to work in the poorest areas and for the poorest. Therefore Thien Chi concentrates on the rural areas where most of the poor live. However there are constraints which prevent to choose the poorest regions when administrative controls by the local authorities do not allow the Thien Chi team to operate freely in the field or when Thien Chi does not receive permission easily enough for its funders to pay short visits. Thien Chi limits its area of operation within a reasonable radius, to avoid spending too much time and funds on traveling.
- Participatory approach: Thien Chi believes that the beneficiaries and everyone in the program areas should be entitled to fully participate in the programs. As a rule Thien Chi does not embark into programs where local participation in terms of time, support, ideas, finances, is poor.
Thien Chi only operates in strict conformity with the laws and regulations of Vietnam. As such it does not accept any form of corruption.
Thien Chi believes it is important to develop a strong team of young, motivated and competent development workers, which will also be an asset for the development of the country.
Thien Chi endeavors to develop constructive relations with other development organizations, inside and outside Vietnam. Rather than competition, cooperation the goal as no one organization can ever pretend to suffice for the development of a region, even small.

Guidelines – Ethical Principles in Fundraising
Child Protection policy

Other Campaigns

Enhancing Staff Capacity Through Field Exchange Activities

21/03/2026

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To strengthen professional capacity and foster team cohesion, Thien Chi Center organized staff exchange activities across its project areas. Through these exchanges, staff members had the opportunity to visit and gain practical insights into different communities where the center is implementing development programs. This initiative not only created opportunities for mutual learning but also helped individuals better understand the nature of their work, local conditions, and the challenges and advantages encountered during project implementation.

Second round of capital support and continued support for women’s livelihoods

20/03/2026

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Within the framework of the project “Autonomisation des femmes défavorisées grâce à l'indépendance économique et à l'accès aux soins de santé - Phase (2025 - 2028), funded by the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), the Thien Chi Center continues to work closely with local community management boards to implement project activities in Lâm Đồng province (project areas belong to the formerly Binh Thuan province).

Restoring Dragon Fruit Plants After Floods Using Biochar

18/03/2026

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During the flood in October 2025, farmers in Hàm Thạnh Commune suffered significant damage to their agricultural production, especially dragon fruit—the main crop of the area. Prolonged flooding not only caused waterlogging but also weakened the root systems, severely affecting plant growth and productivity. In response, the technical team from Thiện Chí Center implemented a solution using biochar-based compost to improve soil quality and support plant recovery.

Supporting Flood-Affected Families to Restore Dragon Fruit Gardens in Ham Thuan Nam

14/03/2026

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In February 2026, Thien Chi Center – the Ham Thuan Nam Community Development Project continued its second round of support for 24 disadvantaged households affected by the floods that occurred in October 2025. These families live in Ham Thanh, Ham Kiem, Tan Lap, and Tan Thanh communes, areas that suffered significant damage after the heavy flooding.

TRAINING ON RECOGNIZING HYPERTENSION – JOINING HANDS TO PREVENT STROKE

12/03/2026

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Recently, in Hoai Duc commune, Thien Chi Center organized a training session titled “Recognizing and Preventing Hypertension and the Risk of Stroke” for women participating in the Center’s microcredit loan program.

How Early Intervention Helps Reduce the Economic Burden on Families

07/03/2026

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In recent years, more children with special educational needs have been identified. However, not all families have the financial capacity to access early intervention services from the beginning. Many parents delay assessment and support because they lack information or worry about the cost. In reality, early intervention not only supports children’s cognitive and behavioral development but also helps reduce the long-term economic burden on families.