Meet Ngo Thien Tam!
Tam’s mother has three children, each from a different relationship, all of which ended in turmoil. Fleeing from unsafe and unstable partners, she was forced to escape with her children, seeking safety wherever she could. To make ends meet, she takes on any work she can find, but struggles with depression and is unable to care for her children consistently. Mai’s Home has since become a safe haven for Tam and his two siblings—a place of stability amid the chaos. Despite the challenges he has faced, Tam is a bright and hopeful child who finds joy in swimming and has a strong passion for learning English.
| Tam's information | |
| Correspondence Language: | Vietnamese |
| School Grade | 1 |
| School Performance: | N/A |
| Family Duties | Cleaning |
| Hobbies and Sport | Swimming |
| Guardians | Mother |
| Marital Status of Parents: | Never Married |
| Natural parents are 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.
