Tools of the trade
Shoe polish, brushes, rags, and a spare set of plastic slippers for customers to wear while having their shoes shined.
Snack
Blue Dragon staff having a bite to eat with children working on the streets.
Shoe Shine Boys
These boys have come to Hanoi from the countryside in the hope of earning money to support their families. While they can make up to $5 a day (considered a lot in Vietnam) they have sacrificed their education to do so.
Rough sleeper
After working all night on the streets, “P” sleeps through the day in a park in central Hanoi.
Pipes
Blue Dragon staff noticed the blankets in these pipes on a construction site – and found two young boys sleeping under them.
Keeping warm
In a narrow concrete cavity in the dike wall running parallel to Hanoi’s Red River, children sleep under plastic sheets and debris. This hides them from the view of passersby, and during winter keeps them a little warmer and (hopefully) dry.
Parked
Many children work through the night, and sleep through the day wherever they can lay their head.
Teaching street kids to swim
A child with cerebral palsy learning to swim as part of Blue Dragon’s Step Ahead program
Waiting for business
Life on Hanoi's streets is tough and tedious.
Rugby Match
Blue Dragon's sport program includes swimming, rugby, soccer, roller skating and many more.
Our lunch program
Every day Blue Dragon serves healthy lunches to kids at the drop-in centre. Nutritionists consult us on the best meals for growing kids.
Hanoi football league opening match
Kids enjoying sport at Blue Dragon.
Handing out books in Bac Ninh Province
Blue Dragon runs Outreach programs for kids outside of Hanoi.
Kids enjoy Blue Dragon Football match
Sport is an important part of the Blue Dragon program
Fun and games at our drop-in centre.
Blue Dragon staff share a moment with some of the kids.
Cheerleaders show their moves.
Girls practice cheer leading moves at Blue Dragon's drop-in centre.
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