Ways to give
Individuals like you provide 50 percent of the funding that powers our lifesaving work.
For more than 25 years, Children of Vietnam has worked to break the cycle of poverty for children and their families in Central Vietnam. We provide not just aid, but holistic, generation-spanning care-from education and nutrition to healthcare and economic empowerment.
We depend on our compassionate community of donors to fund this vital work, creating lasting change for those facing the harsh realities of poverty.
You can explore the many ways to give below, or make a secure one-time or monthly donation online now to help build a brighter future.
Popular ways to give
Donate online
Support our life-saving work with a one-time donation.
As a recurring donor, you play a vital role in ensuring that we are ready to provide sustainable, comprehensive care.
Give monthly
Simply print, complete, and mail in one of our short donation forms.
Donate by mail
Fundraise for us
Looking for a way to be a part of the COV movement?
Our Tribute program is a wonderful way to show your support for our work in central Vietnam, while also honoring family and friends.
Make a donation to honor someone
Become an ambassador and you’ll be brought closer to our lifesaving work through special opportunities.
Become an ambassador
Tax-smart ways to give
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donations
We’ve made it easy to initiate your grant recommendation.
Legacy giving & major giving
A planned gift is a lasting investment that ensures our ability to provide crucial, sustainable support to children throughout central Vietnam.
Legacy giving
With a cumulative contribution of $25,000 or more over two years, the support of our major donors provides COV with the ability to provide care where it’s needed most.
Major giving
General donation questions
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You will receive an email receipt immediately after making an online donation. For donations made by check, a receipt is mailed within 1-2 weeks of the gift being processed.
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Tribute notifications (memorial or honor gifts) are typically sent within 10 business days. If the tribute is mailed, delivery time may vary depending on postal service timelines.
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Children of Vietnam is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Our U.S. Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1605964.
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About 85-88 cents of every dollar go directly to programs that help children and families. The remaining 12-15% supports administrative and fundraising costs, things like program monitoring, staff training, and donor reporting that ensure funds are used effectively and transparently.
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Please contact us and we’ll be happy to help update it for you.
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Please contact us and we’ll be happy to update the amount on your behalf.
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You may cancel your recurring donation at any time by contacting us directly. We will process your cancellation promptly.
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We are happy to adjust your communication preferences. Please contact us to let us know what types of mail or email you would like to receive-or if you prefer to opt out entirely.
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No. Children of Vietnam does not sell, trade, or share donor information with any other organizations. Your privacy is important to us.
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Please contact us directly if anyone reaches out claiming to represent Children of Vietnam. We can confirm whether the request is legitimate. We never solicit donations through personal social media accounts or unofficial channels.
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Yes. You may designate your gift to a specific program or project. If no designation is provided, your donation will support the area of greatest need.
Lift a child out of poverty.
Today.
How you can help
Not everyone can reach a remote village in Vietnam. But everyone can help build a future there.
While some challenges are visible, the cycle of poverty is often a silent, generational crisis. Unrestricted support from our donors allows us to provide the comprehensive, lasting care that breaks this cycle-ensuring a child can learn, a mother can thrive, and a community can grow stronger, whether their struggle is known to the world or not.
And your donation is 100 percent tax-deductible.
We need your support to continue this lifesaving work.
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