he 108 Military Central Hospital and Facing the World, a UK-based charity foundation, have formed a partnership to provide surgeries for children with facial deformities in Vietnam.
Katrin Kandel, voluntary CEO of the Facing the World (FTW), a UK-based charity organisation that has been operating in Vietnam since 2007 to support children with congenital craniofacial deformities, has talked with the Vietnam News Agency about Ho Chi Minh's thought and his works on the occasion of his 133rd birth anniversary (May 19, 1890).
The Ladies of All Nations International UK-Vietnam recently held a ceremony to honor individuals and organizations for their contributions to the community. This is one among activities celebrating the coronation of King Charles III and the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties.
Vietnam News Agency’s London-based correspondents visited Katrin Kandel’s home in London on a warm summer afternoon, which, Katrin said, reminded her of the heat of Hanoi summer.
In an enduring symbol of UK-Vietnam friendship, the Facing the World (FTW) foundation has worked since 2008 to put smiles on the faces of Vietnamese children with facial deformities. FTW CEO and Trustee Katrin Kandel explains how the foundation chose Vietnam for its programme and how a shift in approach has helped its work to become more sustainable and effective.
Unfortunate kids are born with facial deformities across the world, including Vietnam. Aiming to restore their confidence, a UK-based non-profit organisation has performed operations for kids
