Case studies

Dat
Dat is one of the school's most exceptional students. Born into a farming family, Dat would not have had much of a chance in life if it weren't for the Haiphong School for the Visually Impaired and his integration into mainstream secondary and high schools. In 2002 Dat turned 18 and began his first year at Haiphong University. He was the first state educated blind person in northern Vietnam to gain a place in university, the costs being covered by a sponsoring group, while a laptop and a printer were funded by GBVF. A lot of support was given by Mrs. Minh Phuoc. He has now graduated and has a government post teaching IT skills at the Blind School.
Sadly, Dat's studies could be hampered because the university can't afford to dedicate a Braille programmed computer to one student.
Dat has worked hard to get his place at university but now he needs your help to get a new laptop computer. If you would like to make a donation towards the cost (which will be around £700 GBP) please go to our donations section. Alternatively if you have a laptop in good working order which you would like to donate, please contact Gordon Barclay at contact@gbvf.org.uk

Mai
After completing the ninth grade, Mai was sucessful in gaining a place at Haiphong Sea Products College. Here she will learn about sea product processing as well as continuing her high level secondary education. This will greatly improve her employment opportunities for the future.
Mai's college fees are around £200 GBP a year for three years. GBVF has agreed to help fund this, so any donations will be welcomed.

*All pupil's names have been changed to preserve anonymity.