Orphaned children
Participate in the tenth season
Orphaned children
Invited and sponsored to participate in the Andros Lakes Race over a total of seven seasons
A journey of spreading love through the seasons
Since 2019, Andros Lakes Race has maintained an unwavering mission: to provide opportunities, instil confidence and offer love to orphaned children. Each season, we invite and sponsor hundreds of children from different orphanages, helping them access social sports activities, discover their athletic abilities and feel the support of the community.
📌 Number of orphans invited per season
Season 1 (2019 – April): 125 children – Quê Hương Charity Centre
Mùa 2 (2019 – Tháng 10): 162 bé – từ 5 mái ấm: Poussière de Vie, Long Hoa, Picasso, Tre Xanh, Hoa Hồng Nhỏ
Season 3 (2020): 126 children – despite the difficulties of the Covid pandemic
Mùa 4 (2022): 130 bé – chủ yếu từ Quỹ Bảo trợ Trẻ em Christina Noble
Season 5 (2023 – 5th Anniversary): 438 children
Season 6 (2024 – 26 May 2024): 600 children
Season 7 (2025 – old data): 523 children
Season 8 (2026 – planned): 600+ children, aiming for 800–1000 children in subsequent seasons
🎯By the end of Season 7, 2,104 orphans had been invited and sponsored to participate in the Andros Lakes Race. This is a truly significant number, representing thousands of smiles, newfound confidence and unforgettable memories.
⭐ SECTION HEADING MAIN FOR RELATED CONTENT
We are inviting 700 children to participate in season 8. And our goal is:
🎯 Reaching 1,000 children orphans who are participating in the a6> in the season of the 10th.
This is not merely a milestone but a strong commitment that the Andros Lakes Race will continue to expand, connect more homes and provide opportunities for even more children.
⭐ THE VALUES WE FOLLOW
Nothing is a given: Achievements are built on commitment and effort. We want you to understand that: starting is important, and effort will yield results.
Diversity is invaluable: You get to run alongside international students, professional runners, friends and family. Each person inspires others in their own unique way.
Building confidence: When the children complete the run, they realise: “I can do it just like everyone else.”
Love: At the children’s festival, love is expressed through cheering, through companionship, and through the arms that welcome the children at the finish line.
⭐ RUN TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Through this race, many children from orphanages have the opportunity to step outside their familiar boundaries, become part of society and feel the power of sport, kindness and community.
Andros Lakes Race has been and continues to be:
Opening up new opportunities for the children
Inspiring thousands of runners
Connecting home – school – family – business
And especially: spreading the values of hard work, joy and kindness
⭐ THE JOURNEY IS EXPANDING
Each year, we invite more children, from more homes, from more areas. Starting with 125 children in 2019, to 600 children in 2024, and progressing to 1,000 children in season 10.
This is our promise: We will keep running so that you can keep dreaming.
Elite Orphans Running ClubEstablished in November 2019, the Elite Orphans Running Club nurtures young talents from orphanages. Each week, 10 to 15 children receive professional training and participate in numerous running competitions nationwide.The children have made their mark in many localities such as Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, Quy Nhon, Nha Trang, Can Tho... and continue to go further on their running journey and build confidence in themselves.The Elite Orphans Running Club is not just a place where children run; it is a place where they grow up, become stronger and believe in themselves.
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Roof Warm Flower Pink SmallChristina experienced a difficult childhood, and it was this journey that sparked her strong passion for children's rights. In Vietnam and Mongolia, the Christina Noble Foundation has implemented over 170 projects in education, healthcare, and community development, supporting vulnerable children and disadvantaged families.To date, the Foundation has helped over 900,000 children and positively impacted the lives of more than 1,000,000 children and adults, providing them with opportunities for education, healthcare, and a brighter future.
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UPP x Green Bamboo (Tre Xanh)The Tre Xanh Social Welfare Centre (GBC) supports children and disadvantaged families by connecting them with social services in the community, thereby reducing the burden on Ho Chi Minh City's welfare system.GBC also focuses on developing social work skills, raising community awareness and supporting vulnerable people, thereby contributing to building a safer and more sustainable environment for children.
Long HoaLong Hoa Orphanage is a non-profit organisation established in 1995, with a mission to care for orphans in Ho Chi Minh City and many other provinces. Starting modestly with just 30 boys, it has opened up new opportunities for children in precarious circumstances.To date, Long Hoa has become a home for over 100 boys aged between 4 and 20. The orphanage is sponsored by Long Hoa Pagoda, providing residential accommodation and daily meals, enabling the children to study with peace of mind at local schools in District 7.
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MHFThe Mother Huong Foundation was established with the mission of loving, caring for, and supporting disadvantaged children. The founder, Mother Huong, always says that the children here are not orphans, but her own children, and she loves them as any mother loves her own. Currently, the Mother Huong Foundation cares for more than 340 homeless children across Vietnam, providing them with shelter, love and hope for a better future.
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Maison ChanceLucky House operates under the philosophy: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”The organisation supports children and vulnerable individuals in building an independent future through education, skills development, and a safe living environment.Address: 19A Street No. 1, Binh Hung Hoa A Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City.Telephone: +84 (0) 286 265 9566.Number of children cared for: approximately 450.
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Angels OrphanageEstablished in the year 2010, Roof Warm Heaven God is currently caring for 129 children children have a complete scene special unique, from birth to adulthood and beyond.Organ sphere special distinct note important development of the quality for the children: from 5 years old are taught to swim, running on foot, and from 10 to 13 years old can practice additional bike riding training programme.Objective of the roof warmth is to help the a64> children develop fully in all aspects Body – Mind – Intellect, create a foundation that is solid and stable for the future .
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PERLSHiệp hội PERLS (Pháp) đã đồng hành suốt nhiều năm qua để hỗ trợ đời sống hằng ngày của gần 100 trẻ em tại Mái ấm Bé Thơ ở Biên Hòa. Tổ chức cung cấp thực phẩm, nhu yếu phẩm và luôn đặt sức khỏe – hạnh phúc – sự phát triển cá nhân của mỗi bé lên hàng đầu.From December 2023, the founder of PERLS will also collaborate with Ms. Xuân, who runs the Tuệ Minh shelter in Lâm Hà (Lâm Đồng), to jointly manage this lovely little place.The main priorities of PERLS include:Healthcare (food & medical support); Education; Children's happiness and personal development.Contact: +33 634 375 218 (Zalo, WhatsApp, Viber)
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Thu Duc Youth VillageAddress: 18 Vo Van Ngan Street, Truong Tho Ward, Thu Duc City.Telephone: 0962 847 455.Number of children currently in care: 157 children.Thu Duc Youth Village is a social welfare facility specialising in the management, upbringing and care of orphans and children from particularly disadvantaged backgrounds in Ho Chi Minh City. It provides the children with a safe living environment, educational support and comprehensive development.
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Les Enfants du DragonEstablished in 2009 and recognised by the Vietnamese government since 2010, Les Enfants du Dragon is a non-profit organisation under French Law 1901, operating with the mission of providing financial and material support for humanitarian projects in southern Vietnam.The organisation focuses on helping children and disadvantaged families, improving living conditions and opening up a brighter future through education.Les Enfants du Dragon also facilitates volunteers carrying out assignments in Vietnam, either directly or through local partners.
