Please refer to our
website for many more details about us http://www.seacap.org
No director of SEACAP or volunteer is being paid to do this work. We do it
because there is a need and we wanted to share some of what we have been
blessed with.
SEACAP is dedicated to providing
children in Southeast Asia, primarily Vietnam, with hope and opportunities for
a better future. Our focus is to support and assist well-managed organizations
that have a proven track record of good works and results. The groups are
primarily operated by Vietnamese supervisors and volunteer staff. This allows
our contributions to go directly to the children in need--without the cost of
another office or duplicate support staff.
SEACAP's emphasis is on assisting young
people with their basic needs, and helping them to become self-sufficient and
contributing members of their society. We do not believe in handouts without
responsibility.
Vietnam is a poor country, with an
average per capita income of $300 (USD) per year. Some children wander into
the cities trying to help their families by working and sending the money
home. Some have lost parents to illness or accident . They often become
victims of crime and abuse; suffer from poor nutrition and health problems,
and have a difficult time getting home again (please read Tan's letter in
our April/May newsletter). Other children are from intact families but are
living in very poor, remote areas. They need assistance in basic education,
supplemental food, health care needs, and encouragement for their parents.
There are also orphanages throughout Vietnam, most are underfunded.
For those who may want
to lend a helping hand, SEACAP will provide a window into a world that many
have never seen. We are beginning to provide letters from the children,
updates, and photos (this can be done on Victor's website and SEACAP's site).
We feel that it will be encouraging for some of you to get to know these young
people; to be aware of their struggles and triumphs. They are hard-working,
resourceful, and resilient. Giving assistance and an opportunity at the right
time can literally change the course of their young lives.
SEACAP's founder, Dennis Koselke will be
in Vietnam from late July to early September. He will be visiting and working
with the groups mentioned in the June/July newsletter. SEACAP has
received a request recently to visit and assess the needs of the residents of
a leper colony, and an orphanage with three hundred minority children.
Dennis will be spending time at both locations and will bring back reports and
photos. If you would like to assist with a donation ( we're not shy, we
could use some additional help before the third week in July ) please refer to
"How You Can Help" on our website. The donations go directly to the
children and the organizations working with them. Contributions are not being
used for travel or administrative costs. We are striving to maximize every
dollar to accomplish the most good for these kids.
Please visit our website for much more information, photos,and the latest newsletter. http://www.seacap.org Your e-mails to dkoselke@eburg.com and comments are welcome. If you would like to speak with Dennis about SEACAP, you may call 509-933-1680.