Author: James Johnstone
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Cold Vietnam Winters, Why We Give Coats, Boots, and Blankets
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth.” Edith sitwell It is true when someone said that winter is one of the most beautiful and wonderful seasons of the year. To many people, staying at home, sitting next to the window, drinking a warm coffee, and watching the snow is one of…
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Social Consequences of Poverty, 3 Reasons Explained
Poverty is everywhere, from a kid selling you a souvenir during your Sa Pa trip to a homeless using newspaper as a bedsheet under Long Bien Bridge. We know what’s happening in society, and we also know that there are charities in combatting poverty. But, have you ever wonder the reason why these humanitarian projects…
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Is Education In Vietnam Free?
The main education goal in Vietnam has always been “improving people’s general knowledge, training quality human resources, and nurturing and fostering talent.” To fulfill this objective, excluding financial burdens to make education accessible to more children is compulsory. In other words, the tuition fee should not be a reason for a kid to discontinue his…
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What Are The Four Contributory Factors To Poverty Locally And Globally?
Poverty is now one of the most serious problems that every country is facing, even the biggest countries. This issue is caused by a variety of factors including conflict, inequality, lack of infrastructure. However, what is the four main contributory factors to poverty locally and globally? The answers are illiteracy, disease, no job opportunities, and…
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Is Poverty A Hindrance To Success?
Poverty – the big problem that every country and everyone in the world faced or is now facing. Someone usually argues that poverty is the biggest hindrance that people have to deal with to succeed as we cannot do anything even go to school without money. However, is poverty a real hindrance to success? Poverty…
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What Is Vietnam’s Teacher’s Day?
“The duties of a teacher are neither few nor small, but they elevate the mind and gave energy to the character.” Dorothea Dix Teaching is one of the most respectable and noblest occupations in the world whose responsibility is to “inspire the smallest hearts to grow big enough to change the world”. Being a teacher…
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How Can Social And Environmental Responsibility Help To Fight Poverty
Poverty has been a global issue that nations’ leaders are trying to reduce by implementing policies. But, it’s also our responsibility to fight poverty and improve people’s lives. We must acknowledge what duties we should perform in order to make the world a better place. Fighting poverty requires social and environmental responsibilities of individuals that…
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Why Education Can Reduce Poverty?
August is the month of school supplies shopping. We are so used to buying textbooks and notebooks as if this is a normal activity to do. However, not all children could afford school, not to mention school supplies. Globally, over 265 million children are currently out of school — 22% are of primary school age.…
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11 Facts About Vietnamese Education and Poverty
The world is developing more these days; many countries can provide their citizens with a good opportunity for education. Vietnam is one of the developing countries in the world that has made great progress in both the economy and many other fields such as technology and public health. However, there are still various poor areas…
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What is the Difference Between a Charity and a Non-Profit Organization?
Countries and individuals need humanitarian aid and contribution more than ever before throughout the past 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. During this difficult period, charities and non-profit organizations have played a crucial role in our lives. If you are a person who constantly updates yourself on the pandemic’s situation, you must have seen…