Mr Tong Phuoc Phuc and Sister Thao from Holly Cross Society

Our journey began with a visit to Mr. Tong Phuoc Phuc’s house in Nha Trang, an eight-hour drive from Saigon in early 2007. It was a small brick house full of love and laughter, a sanctuary for orphans and young expectant mothers.

We saw many orphans taking a nap, lying on the floor mats. Clean diapers were hung to dry outside the house. Expectant mothers. one as young as fourteen year-old, were helping Mr. Phuc and his wife to take care of the children.

Front of Mr Tong Phuoc Phuc's house in Nha Trang

Clean diapers hung to dry in front of Mr Tong Phuoc Phuc's house

Children lying on the floor mat in the early afternoon

Young expectant mother helping to prepare dinner

Playing with the children

14 years old expectant mother