Feed and educate 3,500 children in rural Vietnam

This spring, PeaceTrees Vietnam (PeaceTrees) welcomed a Citizen Diplomacy group to Quang Tri Province. The group visited several of the kindergartens supported through GlobalGiving. They spent time in classrooms with students and teachers, and followed parts of the school day as it unfolded. The visit gave a closer look at how these programs support children in their earliest years of learning.

Across Quang Tri, PeaceTrees has now constructed 25 kindergartens. During the 2025–2026 school year, over 500 students attended these schools and over 700 children participated in PeaceTrees' nutrition lunch program. The meals continue to shape the school day in a very direct way. For many children at PeaceTrees' kindergartens, lunch is the meal they can count on. A warm meal allows them to stay in class and remain present in their learning without interruption.

We also recognized International Day of Play last month. In our kindergartens, play is part of how children settle into school. It is where they get comfortable in their environment and begin building relationships with the children around them. It often becomes the starting point for learning and we're so glad to be able to provide that space to kindergarteners throughout Quang Tri Province.

Thank you for continuing to support this work. Your contributions keep these classrooms open throughout the year. They make it possible for children to receive meals and education in the same place. They also help ensure that these schools remain a steady part of daily life in the communities that rely on them.

Links:

• https://www.peacetreesvietnam.org/

PeaceTrees Vietnam welcomed the Lunar New Year of 2026 by celebrating with the children and educators in our kindergarten communities. During Tet, our local team visited several kindergartens to share lucky envelopes and small gifts with students, honoring this cherished tradition and welcoming a new year filled with hope and joy.

All of our kindergarten programs continue to thrive. Students are doing well and learning steadily each day. With ongoing support for education and nutritious meals, PeaceTrees Vietnam remains committed to providing children with safe, supportive environments where they can grow and build strong foundations for the future. 

Towards the end of 2025, our team responded to the discovery of unexploded ordnance (UXO) near one of our kindergartens in Quang Tri Province. The ordnance was discovered after heavy rains triggered a landslide along the area’s major road, uncovering ordnance that had been buried. A local resident quickly reported the discovery through the PeaceTrees and Quang Tri Mine Action Center hotline, allowing our explosive ordnance disposal team to respond within minutes. The team safely identified and removed 115 explosive items, ranging from small projectiles to rockets and incendiary bombs, before transporting them for secure demolition. While UXO discoveries at and around kindergarten sites are uncommon, this incident highlights the continued risks communities in Central Vietnam face and the important connection between safe land and access to education. Thanks to the swift response, the area was secured so children and families can continue to travel to school safely. 

None of this important work would be possible without the generous support of our donor community. Thanks to GlobalGiving supporters, we can continue investing in education, nutrition, and safety for children and families in Vietnam. By supporting our kindergartens, PeaceTrees helps communities move forward while protecting their youngest members. Thank you for standing with us and being a vital part of this journey toward lasting peace and opportunity!