Many of the children in Kien Giang who are participating in the scholarship program live in the dump. Literally in the dump--and they pay rent to live there. There are lights over the trash piles so that the people and children can pick through the trash at night. Then they sell things that they find for money. The government will soon cover up this dump and then the families will be homeless. Catalyst Foundation is building homes in what is called the Rainbow Village for these people. They are partnering with Habit for Humanity in this endeavor.
One thing that was remarkable about visiting this terrible place was the smiles and greetings of the people that we met there. That evening I was talking with the boys about it and I said--"that made me sad". Joshua said, "Caroline said don't be sad, because we're helping them."
So I'm telling you--"Don't be sad--we'll help them."
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