WHO WE ARE

  Who We Are The Good Leaves Protect The Worn-Out Tears of The Elderly Leprosy Patients Mental Illness and Physical Disabilities Long Trips Masses and Prayers for Benefactors FAQ   HONG AN CHARITY ASSOCIATION   HISTORY           The Hong An Charity Association, also known as “Hong-An”, was formed in late 2011. 

THE GOOD LEAVES PROTECT THE WORN-OUT

          The Hong An Charity Association strives to meet the needs of the poor in remote areas of Vietnam.  This work is accomplished through the partnership of the benefactors in the United States and Vietnam along with the tireless efforts of the religious Sisters in Vietnam who use the donations to

TEARS OF THE ELDERLY

          It is shameful and humiliating for underprivileged elders in Vietnam to spend the end of their time on earth in a struggle to find basic sustenance.  Some of them live alone in shacks even though they have children or grandchildren.  If their families help at all, they are often passed

LEPROSY PATIENTS

          In the 19th century there were four diseases that were considered incurable:  Leprosy, tuberculosis, cirrhosis, and cancer.  Leprosy was ranked at the top because of the frightening effects from pain, disfigurement, and amputation.  Many believed that victims of leprosy were somehow being punished for their sins.  Villagers were afraid of

MENTAL ILLNESS AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

          Many of the poor families we visit are challenged by mental or physical disabilities.  The victims are dependent on others for all aspects of their personal care. Families facing these challenges also suffer rejection from people who ignorantly believe that these conditions are inherited by every generation.  These attitudes cause

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

What is the connection between the Hong An Association and the Kontum Missionary and Friendship?             The Hong An Association is a branch of the Kontum Association (Kontum Missionary and Friendship – KMF), so they share the same President, Msgr. Joseph Hoang Minh Thang and the same Executive Board members. The KMF is recognized as

LONG TRIPS…

          In addition to the “Hong An’s Rice” program to help the elderly with food every month, the Hong An Association also sponsors the “Emergency Help” program to assist the poor people in isolated areas.  Each trip requires a lot of time and preparation for the Sisters.        

MASSES AND PRAYERS FOR BENEFACTORS

          From the beginning, the Hong An Association composed this daily aspiration to God: “If our work pleases you and is beneficial to many people please continue to preserve and expand what you have started.  God bless the benefactors, Sisters and the poor people we are serving.”