Project brought to life! Construction of a nursery school for the children of Go Muong

In Vietnam, many young children are prevented from accessing good-quality education due to the cost and are instead forced to work alongside their parents in order to support the family. Thanks to this project, many such children are able to learn in an appropriate environment and some children with disabilities are also taken care of! This project is part of Children of the Mekong’s mission to open educational opportunities to those who cannot afford it and to those with disabilities.

In Go Muong, Vietnam, three sisters have been welcoming 47 children, some of whom have disabilities, to a nursery school since 2007. Children of the Mekong aimed to rebuild a 60 m² building with a 40 m² extension to improve learning and living conditions. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for your generosity!

Where is the project located?

Go Muong is a rural commune located in the coastal region of Khanh Hoa in central Vietnam. Since 2007, three sisters have set up a nursery school for poor children in the surrounding area. Their class can accommodate 45 children aged 2 to 6, four of whom are older and have disabilities.

Why was the project necessary?

This class was created in response to the observation that many children under the age of 6 were left to fend for themselves while their parents worked in the fields. School is compulsory in Vietnam from the age of 6. For younger children, private nursery schools exist, but the cost of most of them is prohibitive for the poorest parents. The sisters’ nursery class is therefore a godsend for these parents, as the cost is nominal, depending on each family’s means.

What needed to be done?

This nursery class was housed in a building dating from 1903. From March 2025, the sisters were no longer allowed to welcome children there due to extensive damage. The sisters therefore wanted to rebuild this 60m² house and add a 40m² room to it so that they could properly accommodate young children and the three sisters living in the house.

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The goals of the project

Improve the living and learning conditions of 47 children and teaching staff.
Prevent school dropouts by preparing children for primary school from an early age.
This project complements Children of the Mekong’s current work in this rural community.

How did the project go?

Sister Que Huong received help from benefactors in May, which was a great relief. The demolition of the dilapidated building took place in early May over several days, and the first stone was laid on 25 May. The work and finishing touches continued until the eve of the new school year on 5 September 2025.

After the demolition of the old building, which no longer complied with safety standards, the construction phase of the new school began. The project involved the reconstruction of a 60 m² main building and the addition of a new 40 m² room to increase capacity and improve the teaching and living conditions of the sisters.

The first step was to prepare the ground and lay the foundations to ensure the stability and durability of the structure. The load-bearing walls were then erected, followed by the installation of the roof and weather protection structures, adapted to the tropical climate of the Khanh Hoa region.

The interior spaces were designed to meet the needs of a nursery school: a main classroom, circulation areas, and areas dedicated to educational activities and the daily life of the sisters. Particular attention was paid to ventilation, natural light and the safety of the children, especially those with disabilities.

The work was carried out in a rural setting, using local resources and in coordination with local authorities and project partners. This construction phase has resulted in the creation of infrastructure that meets the requirements for caring for young children, offering conditions that are conducive to learning, hygiene and safety.

Who benefits from the project?

Today, the 47 children in care, including seven with disabilities, are thriving in good conditions. The teaching staff are also very happy to be able to enjoy a beautiful, dry space made from high-quality materials!

Thanks to your generous support, we have been able to build a beautiful home to provide a dignified environment for 47 children, some of whom have experienced very difficult situations. We are deeply grateful to you for enabling us to offer them a safe, warm and stimulating environment for their development.