MQI's latest project in Quang Ngai province is a water well to service the people of Nghai Tho.
The villagers of Nghia Tho are all H’re, one of Vietnams 53 ethnic minorities. The population as of May, 2012, is 1177 people from 335 families. 232 of the 335 families, or more than 69% of the village population, live in extreme poverty.
Read more about how Phan Van Do's persistence in the drilling of this well as the reason for its success, as they beat the odds. 80% of all wells drilled in the province by the Vietnamese government have failed.
Left: Two of the well drillers at Nghia Tho. Next to them lie some of the cores from drilling through almost 300 feet of granite. Right: This H're girl enjoys the fresh, clean water.
A Short Background of our organization:
Beginning with the My Lai Loan Fund, established January 10, 1994, Madison Quakers, Inc. has established a number of projects in My Lai and more than 20 other villages in Quang Ngai Province.
The objectives of these projects go beyond economic aid. These projects empower women, provide a more secure livelihood to impoverished families,, encourage community involvement, and increase the self-confidence of the people receiving assistance. Most importantly, these projects give people hope.
The Sound of the Violin
(english language version)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Read more about the history and production of this film.
Winter 2013 Speaking Tour Eastern U.S.
January - February, 2013
Mike will be traveling and speaking in the eastern United States this winter. Look over his itinerary, and spread the word to your friends and family.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18
Plattsburgh, NY
7 PM Presentation
Plattsburgh UU
4 Palmer St.
518-561-6920
Contact-Mary Dufort
mmd.slp@charter.net
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20
Middletown, NY
11 AM Presentation
UU Fellowship of Middletown
Contact-Marian McDermott
Co-President Board of Trustees
uumiddletownny@gmail.com
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
Hartford, CT
Presentation details TBA
Contact-Ed Savage,
Social Justice Council Chair
edsavage@ushartford.com
Sunday, JANUARY 27
Woodstown, NJ
9:30 AM Woodstown Meeting Presentation
Meeting for worship-10:30
Further discussion after
worship meeting
Contact-Carol and Sam Osborn
scosborn2@yahoo.com
856-628-6499.
Tuesday, JANUARY 29
Easton, MD
7 PM Presentation
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Social Justice Committee.
410-822-2953.
7401 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD
Contact-Ken Court
kencourt@goeaston.net
Thursday, JANUARY 31
Washington, DC
7:30 PM Presentation
Pax Christi St. Francis of Assisi
and Peace Action Montgomery
Contact-Cooke, Robert H
CookeR@ppnpf.com
Church basement at St. Francis of Assisi
14th and Quincy Sts. NE
Sunday, FEBRUARY 3
Meadowview, VA
10:30 AM Presentation
UU Church of the Highlands
28421 Lee Hwy
Contact-Wava Osborne
President UUCH
wava80@gmail.com
C-276-780-1652,
H-276-944-3632
Friday, FEBRUARY 8
Black Mountain, NC
Presentation at home
of Anne and Bob Welsh
21 Goldmont St.
For more details
Contact Anne or Bob at
bobwel2@charter.net
Sunday, FEBRUARY 10
Roanoke, VA
641 Walnut Ave. SW
Gish House
Presentation-Noon
Contact-Jenny Chapman
jenny@rev.net
540-929-4848