EDITOR’S WORDS

Welcome to the 22nd issue of the AHHA newsletter: a non-profit charity newsletter brought to you by our volunteer contributors.

After a challenging two years from the COVID pandemic, 2022 was an exciting year for AHHA with the first international field trip to Vietnam and Cambodia undertaken by our volunteers since 2019. This year also marked the return of our first in-person fundraising event in Freedom Plaza, Cabramatta since pre-COVID times.

In this issue, you will hear from our Chairman, Dr. William Trinh, who details the progress AHHA has made amidst the pandemic thanks to the support from our donors and volunteers. Further, you will read a detailed account of the September field trip to Vietnam and Cambodia followed by updates on the Tinh Thuong Community School, the Mai Am Cao Nguyen Orphanage, and the Hue Community Centre. We also provide updates on our humanitarian projects including flood relief support for affected communities in NSW and QLD, and our Ukraine UNICEF appeal. Finally, we are pleased to feature the personal stories of two dedicated volunteers, Peter Kandasamy and Dr. Michael Stefanescu, who share their journeys with AHHA and what motivates them to make a difference.

Special thanks to all our newsletter contributors especially Ted Mylnarz, Dr Hien Tran, Michael Luong and Dr William Trinh.Your valuable insights and efforts have made this newsletter possible. We also would like to express our gratitude to all AHHA volunteers and supporters who enable us to assist impoverished communities in humanitarian need.

Happy reading,

Will C.