2009: Inauguration of New Beginnings Mai Am
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Getting ready to greet the guests
Construction was completed in early 2009. New Beginnings Mai Am orphanage is a two-story building and can house over a hundred orphans, a dozen expectant young mothers, several nuns and a staff of sixteen daily caregivers. There were over two hundred guests, friends, supporters from Saigon and from the States who came to the inauguration.
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Big Day for us: Inauguration Day 3-27-2008
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Getting ready to greet the guests.
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Young orphans performing
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Young orphans performing for guests
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Performing for our guests
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Guests enjoying the Show
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Distribution of gifts by our team of young doctors
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Giving chocolates and candies to young orphans
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David comforting a crying child
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Thank you God, please look after us