Help with social projects for people with disabilities and experience Da Nang, Vietnam with the community!

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Last activity
20/05/2021
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2021

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This group was established by Tuan in early 2013. He has spinal cord injury (SCI) after a severe accident 4 years ago. After a long time of treatment and rehabilitation in the hospital and at home, He decided to move out and live independently. He was the first person in Da Nang who received support from Hanoi Independent Living Centre for peer counselling and Personal Assistant (PA). However, the PA system in Da Nang is not very effective.He rented a house in Hai Chau District, Da Nang and lived alone for the first month after moving out. After that, some students came and supported me every day. He decided to let students to live in my house for free. They supported him when He needed and He became more independent in the life.
He started some social activities such as teaching IT for a student with disabilities, English class for people with disabilities (PWDs) and volunteers, PA training, hosting tourists in Da Nang, and peer counseling for wheelchair-users. All activities are at my rented house and paid by the savings He had accumulated prior to my accident. After some months, this life has become well-known in Da Nang, especially in some universities. More students come to my group to share experience and study English.

Now Working as a social worker him and his friends were inspired to found a Non-profit organization with the desire of running more sustainable and effective community development projects. This Center was registered on June 1st 2017 with the local government, working on the activities as follows:
Clinical medicine
Preventive medicine
Education
Sociology
Technology Transfer Services
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Help
I'm always looking for new things from you guys who come to our organization. We always have space for you guys. and Scooter and bicycle for traveling somewhere
- You should spend about 2h/ day to help us.
If you want to learn more about Danang city, we are always ready to help you.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We are not able to host pets. My house is a great place for social activities and cultural exchange. You will have fun and chance to make friends with many interesting people here. We are always ready for you.
What else ...
From our point of view, the Danang's traffic system is one of the best systems in Vietnam. There are many tourist attractions around the city. Now I am living in a simple place which is near 2 big local supermarkets (Han and Con) and some famous universities. It's also convenient for travelers staying in my house because they can take the local bus to Hoi AN and My Son easily from here.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
2 hours per day (max 25/week)
This host has been visited by a member of the Workaway team
Visited by Workaway Team in July 2017

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Entrance For drinking, chatting and smoking.

Kitchen free coffee and drink. You can cooking by yourself

Living room For teaching

Private room for guest

Entrance

Upstair where you sleep ( have AC and fan )

Bathroom

Social protection center Where we make the social activities.

Feedback left by and about host (30)

22/05/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Zola)

Although We have worked together while we were isolating to combat the virus pandemic. Zola helped me teach an English class for children 7-12 (10 children). She had shown me a great teaching experience. She also helped my students to learn Conversation English 3 times a week.
Moreover, she discussed with me about social field development and… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2020

Left by Workawayer (Zola) for host

My stay with Tuan and his family was absolutely wonderful, they are such kind people! I was instantly welcomed into his home and felt like part of the family.
Tuan is an incredible person who really cares about making a difference. He is also extremely intelligent and interesting... we had many great conversations! The social work he has done… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ymke) for host

My boyfriend and I stayed with Tuan for only one week and even in this short time our over all Vietnam-experience gained so much in depth. Even though we are quite unexperienced we got the opportunity to help with Tuan's project. It was amazing to have the conversations with the Vietnamese students. Also a lot of credits to the great meals Tuan's… read more

(Very good )

18/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ellie & David) for host

We really enjoyed staying with Tuan and his lovely family in Da Nang. He has suspended his classes for a while so we mainly spent time with him and only one of his students practicing English speaking and giving him some private lessons in preparation for his IELTS test. We went to the coffee shop in the mornings and met his friend and every… read more

(Excellent )

23/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (luana) for host

I was very welcome for Tuan and his family with a great Vietnamese meal. I had an amazing time teaching English, private classes in the morning and some evenings for a group of students. The students are very nice.
The conversations with Tuan and Nga taught me a lot. They are kind people and passionate about improving their country. Such an… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Aneta) for host

I was by Tuan just one week, but it was amazing experience. Tuan and his family, Nga and students are very friendly and open-minded people (Lan, thank you for nice visit to cinema :)). Their project cans help lot of disability people, but also lot of no-disability people, because helps to make basic of social work in Vietnam. I would like to thank… read more

(Excellent )

19/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kelly) for host

I volunteered with Tuan for two weeks and learned a lot during that time. Tuan and Nga are friendly and open-minded. Thank you for welcoming me! I wish success to your project, Tuan! =)

(Very good )

14/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Susanne) for host

Finally, a feedback that's long due:

Tuan and his "crew" are some of the most friendly, open-hearted people I ever met - thank you all again for two really impressive weeks!

It's a good place with good people, I can only recommend them.

It is also a great place to learn something about the country, and you can meet people who want to improve… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Susanne)

She's shy but easy to make friendly. She was staying in my host for 2 weeks. i appreciate high her support on our project. Thank you so much.

(Excellent )

08/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (maria desamparados)

She is a kind of person. She spent a few days for teaching English, discussing, volunteering at My CSO, and hospital.
Host her if you want to make friendly and discover new things.

(Very good )

06/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (maria desamparados) for host

I could not spend much time with them but it was an unforgettable experience. I was able to learn a lot with them and enjoy the Vietnamese culture.

(Excellent )

18/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Abdulla & Luzia) for host

We didn't stay for long but was a good experience. We were very pleased and thankful and just wished we could have helped more.

May God bless this beautiful family.

(Excellent )

20/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host

Me and my boyfriend stayed with Tuan and his students for nearly two weeks during our stay in Vietnam.
Tuan is very welcoming and invited us to feel at home from the first Moment on!
In the evening we taught English to the students and also even went to the Market with them to Cook delicious Vietnamese soup and banh xeo!
During the days we… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Tuan is a truly inspiring person, it’s incredible the energy, willpower and ideas that he has. I was just one week with them helping a bit teaching English and although it was a short time I really enjoyed it.

(Excellent )

13/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (marco & eleonora)

Thank for helping me and bring news to me.

(Excellent )

30/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (marco & eleonora) for host

great people; Tuan is a big heart guy with big projects in his mind. they all wanna learn english and socialize. You can help here in whatever are your skills.

(Very good )

13/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ewa & Filip)

Ewa & Filip are truly a great couple. They've been in DaNang City about a week and I have enjoyed all of our social activities. She is very sincere, positive, and enthusiastic. I hope to host them sometime in the future and I would highly recommend them to anyone else.
Miss you about English class by your teaching Filip. And great memory when we… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ieva) for host

No temple, trekking tour or beach could ever replace the experience you get spending time with kind and loving people. Tuan and his family are one of the most amazing people I have met during my travels. I have spent 2 weeks in Tuan's house. They shared their dinners and dreams with me. Beautiful experience with beautiful people.

(Excellent )

11/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jaume & Sara) for host

Staying with Tuan at his place has been so far the best experience we had during our trip by Vietnam untill now. He is an smart, kind and lovely person who has a lot to share with the rest of the world. Allways having interesting chats and fun together, with him we learned a lot of important things about the country and its culture. He hosted us… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Madlen) for host

We stayed 5days by Tuan and it was excellent, because he is a clever smart man with very good ideas. We came as a guest but we leaved as big friends!!! He, his family and friends was very kindness and helpful. They showed us Da Nang, Hue and invitied us to have same nice evenings with the local people.
Thanks for all!!!

(Excellent )

27/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Osvaldo) for host

I had a great time working with Tuan and his Friends...- It was a very positive experience, a very intelligent Man always eager to develop himself and all the others around him...
All the Best Tuan, Mia and all the others
Thank you

(Excellent )

21/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rita) for host

I stayed one week in the Tuan's house and I can say that this experience was fantastic. First, because is to be into their reality. I shared their everyday activities, their room, their dinners, their experiences, their time. Second, because I think that this project is really good for everybody, for the students to learn and practice english with… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (lauren & troy)

Thank you everything bring to me. A good couple always is my friend.

(Excellent )

08/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (lauren & troy) for host

We stayed with Tuan for 6 days. It was a great experience. His hospitality was exceptional. Tuan and his students took us into their home with open arms. They showed us all around Danang and cooked us amazing meals. Tuan is a big hearted individual who was open and accommodating. The students were very eager to practice english and the short… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Julia)

Thank you so much. Always my friends.

(Excellent )

23/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Michael & Julia) for host

We, a friend of mine and me had the best time ever with Tuan and his little crew. ;) Unfortunately we stayed just a short time period of 3 1/2 days but they are full of memories. He is a great dute with great ideas! I have a lot of respect of his work and hope that he will never loose the motivation to continue.

(Excellent )

27/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

It is hard to find words to describe the amazing week I have spent with Tuan and his wonderful students! Love, inspiration, learning and sharing would be some of them! I felt like a real member of this unique and caring family and I enjoyed every minute of it! Teaching has never been so much fun and I am actually the one who learned so much from… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Emerald & Therese)

Emerald and Threse were friendly and nice, opened. opened and willing to know new things. They didn't ask me to do anything for them.They have knowledge about many interesting.. We shared a good time together when we eat lunch and dinner.
I'm sure that you will have a good time with them

(Excellent )

19/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Emerald & Therese) for host

Tuan is an extremely generous, kind, interesting and all-round inspirational person. It's incredible how he reaches out to foreigners and shares his home and food with them. We stayed here a week and soon felt like part of the family. We helped teach his students English, all lovely Vietnamese people in their 20s who we immediately connected with.… read more

(Excellent )

27/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Francisco Javier) for host

I am happy that I could help Tuan for some days. I spent good times with him and his family. I totally recomend him as a host for workaway.

(Excellent )

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