
San Qui’s Testimony
Discover the testimony of San Qui, supported by Enfants d’Asie in Vietnam. She has been living at the Yali House for two years. The absence of her parents and the lack of financial resources threaten the continuation of her education.

My name is San Qui, I am 12 years old and I am in 6th grade. I belong to the Jrai ethnic group. My mother abandoned me when I was a baby, and my father has passed away. I live with my grandparents, my uncle, and my two cousins, aged 15 and 9. Sometimes my mother comes to visit me, but it is my grandparents who take care of me on a daily basis.
On weekends, I help my family in the coffee fields and with collecting rubber. I also go to fetch water from the well and I prepare meals. My grandparents are no longer really able to work, so it is mainly my uncle and his wife who provide for the whole family’s needs. Our house has only one room, and we all sleep together.
For the past two years, I have been living at the Yali House. This allows me to continue my schooling in better conditions. I achieve good results, especially in computer science. I enjoy learning how to use a computer and discovering new things, and I hope I will be able to continue my studies.
The Yali House (or Yaly House) is a boarding facility hosting around 30 girls, most of whom are in lower secondary school. Operating costs are covered by Enfants d’Asie, while the program is funded by the FDD Tryba foundation.