Meet Ngo Thien An!
After a difficult second marriage to a violent man involved in organized crime, Ân’s mother fled with him and his sister when he was just a few months old. They were pursued for years, and Ân was eventually taken back to live with his father. He remained there until age six, when his father was arrested for murder.
Unable to care for him, his mother brought Ân to Mai’s Home, where he could grow up in safety. Ân is a gentle, affectionate boy who enjoys swimming, martial arts, and learning English.
| An's information | |
| Correspondence Language: | Vietnamese |
| School Grade | 3 |
| School Performance: | Average |
| Family Duties | Cleaning Running Errands |
| Hobbies and Sport | Swimming Study English |
| Guardians | Mother |
| Marital Status of Parents: | Never Married |
| Natural parents are living together | No |
| Child is living with parent/guardian | No |
| Father/Male Guardian Employment: | N/A |
| Mother/Female Guardian Employment: | Motorbike taxi driver |
| Number of Siblings: | 2 |
In major industrial zones of Binh Duong province, many children of low-income migrant workers live in vulnerable conditions. These families have migrated from rural areas in search of factory jobs, bringing their children along due to lack of support back home. While the parents work long hours in factories, often from early morning until late at night, the children are left behind in cramped, low-cost rental rooms. Many of them do not attend school and spend their days unsupervised. Some children are forced to work, such as selling lottery tickets on the streets, to help support their families. This lack of access to education and safe environments places these children at high risk of neglect, exploitation, and long-term developmental challenges.
