Lifestart Foundation

A grassroots, not-for-profit charity working to help those living in challenging situations in Vietnam to become self-sufficient.

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Founded in 2000 by Karen Leonard OAM, Lifestart Foundation helps those in need through programs aimed at generational change. Our focus is on educational scholarships, clean water projects, house building, emergency aid and medical support. #LifestartFoundation

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#LifestartFoundation provided scholarship student Trang and her family with a hamper of essential items, easing daily hardship and helping her stay focused on her education and future. 💛

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#LifestartFoundation proudly welcomes Ai Nhi, a fifth-year medical student with an outstanding GPA of 3.8/4.0. Aspiring to become a psychiatrist, she is turning resilience into purpose with the support of a scholarship that is helping her achieve her dream. 📷
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#LifestartFoundation’s emergency relief helped Linh's family repair their home, restore their livelihood, and rebuild with hope after devastating floods destroyed their home, livestock and crops.

Thank you to our generous donors for making this recovery possible.

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Welcome to #LifestartFoundation, Tien Dat! Despite family hardship, Dat achieved an outstanding GPA of 3.75/4.0 and dreams of becoming a cardiologist. Your support is helping this dedicated future doctor turn determination into a life of service.

#LSF #Charity

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Beyond education, #LifestartFoundation supports students’ health. Scholarship recipient Trieu, who lives with kidney-related health issues, has received around 700 units of milk to improve his nutrition and well-being, helping him stay healthy and focus on his education.

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During our visit to Hue, #LifestartFoundation met with medical scholarship students and resident doctors. Among them is Dr. Linh, a surgical resident pursuing advanced training in kidney transplantation. Her journey reflects the life-changing impact of education and opportunity.

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𝐄𝐎𝐅𝐘 is the perfect time to give!

Every donation to #LifestartFoundation empowers disadvantaged children & families to thrive through education, healthcare and life-changing community programs.

𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 before June 30th:
https://t.co/XXaYnvNpuE

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🚲 #LifestartFoundation donated 20 bicycles to disadvantaged ethnic minority students in Tra Giap Commune, helping them travel safely to school. As part of a broader support initiative, blankets, electric fans and essential supplies were also provided to local families. 💙

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🌟 Meet Kieu Nhi, a new #LifestartFoundation Medical Scholarship recipient. Despite losing her father and growing up in hardship, she has achieved an outstanding GPA of 3.8/4.0 while pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor.

#LSF #Vietnam

[Lifestart Foundation @LSFVietnam]

𝐄𝐎𝐅𝐘 is the perfect time to give!

Every donation to #LifestartFoundation empowers disadvantaged children & families to thrive through education, healthcare and life-changing community programs.

𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 before June 30th:
https://t.co/XXaYnvNpuE

#EOFYDonation

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𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 - 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒
#𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍_𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 ��𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟒𝟐
Providing clean water for over 19,200 students to 48 remote schools in Central Vietnam.
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🎉Congratulations to #LifestartFoundation scholarship recipient Thang! The first university graduate in his Jrai ethnic minority family, Dr. Y Thang has earned a Distinction degree in General Medicine. His journey reflects resilience, determination and the power of education. 💙

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More than 20 years ago, two Australian women met by chance at the Hoi An Orphanage. Karen later founded #LifestartFoundation and Robyn founded CHIA, dedicating their lives to helping disadvantaged families in Central Vietnam. A friendship built on purpose, compassion and service.

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𝐄𝐎𝐅𝐘 is the perfect time to give!
Every donation to #LifestartFoundation empowers disadvantaged children & families to thrive through education, healthcare and life-changing community programs.
𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 before June 30th:
https://t.co/XXaYnvNpuE

#EOFYDonation

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🌬️ #LifestartFoundation, with support from Karma Foundation, donated 50 electric fans to disadvantaged ethnic minority families in Tra Giap Commune, Da Nang. Part of a VND 200 million support program, the initiative helps families facing poverty, floods and landslides. 💙

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🌟 Welcome to the #LifestartFoundation family, Nguyen! A second-year General Medicine student at Hue University, Nguyen has overcome family hardship and loss with determination, achieving a GPA of 3.56/4.0 while pursuing his dream of becoming a doctor.💙

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🌟 #LifestartFoundation proudly welcomes Phuoc, a third-year General Medicine student at Hue University, as a new scholarship recipient. Despite growing up in hardship in Gia Lai Province, Phuoc has remained determined in pursuing her dream of becoming a compassionate doctor. 💙

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𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐓𝐄𝐓 𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐀 𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐄, 𝐃𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆
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💙 #LifestartFoundation delivered 50 emergency hamper boxes to disadvantaged ethnic minority students in Tra Giap Commune. Alongside blankets, fans, and bicycles, the donations aim to ease hardship and support students in this remote mountainous community.

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🎓 #LifestartFoundation proudly welcomes new scholarship recipient Linh Phuong, a fifth-year General Medicine student with a GPA of 3.5/4.0. Despite family hardship, she works tirelessly to pursue her dream of becoming a Paediatrician serving disadvantaged communities. 💖