CHAIRMAN'S LETTER

Dear supporters,

As we reflect on the resilience AHHA demonstrated throughout the COVID pandemic, I am grateful for the commitment and support from each and every one of our supporters. Together, we have navigated through challenging times, and I want to express my appreciation for your continued dedication.

In 2022, AHHA remained committed to our mission to make a difference in the lives of the underprivileged, despite the global hardships we faced. With the help of our generous donors and the dedication of our incredible volunteers, we were able to sustain our humanitarian projects and disaster relief appeals.

One of our standout moments of the year was the inauguration of the new AHHA community centre at Pho Nam temple in Vietnam. During our visit, we were able to facilitate general medical checkups, distribute essential medicines, conduct eye checks, and extend our support to 600 underprivileged families who sought refuge at the centre over two days. Additionally, through the generous sponsorship of Dr. Juliana Chong, we were able to donate a motorised aluminium boat that will assist with rescuing people during flood emergencies.

Furthermore, our trip to Vietnam provided us with the opportunity to witness the impact of the Truong Hoc Tinh Thuong evening community school, situated on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City. This evening school, supported by AHHA, has been instrumental in providing education to underprivileged children whose families cannot afford regular day school tuition.

In Cambodia, we reconnected with our local collaborators to discuss the resumption of our mission. Together, we are determined to address the severe backlog of cataract surgeries and dental treatments that have accumulated due to the pandemic.

We thank the generous support of our volunteers, donors, and AHHA management committee who have made this field trip possible.

For more information on past and upcoming projects please visit: https://www.ahha.org.au/, or alternatively please stay connected via our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ AustralianHealthHumanitarianAid!

Kind regards,

Dr. William Trinh OAM, Chairman