CALLING TO SERVE IN VIETNAM

MMS has a permit to function as a Foreign Non-Government Organisation (FNGO) - MMS (VN) - in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam. MMS (VN) aims to provide a platform for the alleviation of poverty, uplifting of livelihoods, and the nurture and development of human-resource in the community. Towards this goal, MMS (VN) had participated in selected social concerns, humanitarian, and community development projects and activities provided by governmental social agencies.

MMS (VN) aims to provide a platform for the alleviation of poverty, uplifting of livelihoods, and the nurture and development of human resources in the community.

The present key projects are the Sunlight Boys’ Shelter and Sunrise Girls’ Shelter under the Women Charity Association (WOCA) offering care and shelter for impoverished and disadvantaged boys and girls respectively. Donating to needy families during Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival is our annual contribution.

Tet and Mid-Autumn charity events organised by Ho Chi Minh Union City of Friendship Organisations (HUFO).

The establishment of MMS (VN) FNGO requires the appointment of a Singaporean representative who is domiciled in HCMC. The current Singaporean representative is due for retirement and a replacement is urgently required. The representative’s appointment is an honorary role where he/ she is expected to attend the yearly functions and be part of the team to build rapport with government agencies.

MMS (VN) is helmed by the MMS VN Country Director but assisted by the MMS VN representative. The MMS VN representative can be a tentmaker or businessperson residing in HCMC.

MMS receiving a plaque of appreciation with other NGOs at the Women’s Charity Association (WOCA) 30th Anniversary celebration in 2019. MMS has been partnering WOCA for about 15 years.

In addition, due to the increasing opportunities, there is an urgent need for a Singaporean to oversee existing projects and also the development of new programmes. This role is best fulfilled in a fulltime capacity by a missionary assisting in the ministry of the International Christian Fellowship (ICF) which is a Singapore expat church. The suitable candidate, to be supported by Methodist churches, will be sent out by MMS.

If you sense that there is a member who is suitable or interested to serve in the role of MMS (VN) representative or to serve full-time as the MMS Missionary to VN, please call Col (Ret) Quek Koh Eng at 97517131 or email to koheng.quek@methodist.org.sg for more details.