Housing

In Cambodia and Vietnam, we have a total of 6 boarding houses for children facing the most horrific family circumstances (i.e. sold for trafficking, parents in jail with no family to help, orphans, extreme poverty resulting in starvation, etc.). In these homes, the children are provided with everything they need to lead successful lives (safe shelter, food, education, emotional support, life-skills training, higher education, and mostly LOVE). To date, these homes have transformed the lives of over 550 children and growing.

Over 300 of these children have gone on to graduate from college/universities or obtain certificates from vocational schools resulting in careers in culinary, hospitality, government jobs, etc. Over 100 are currently attending higher education institutions due to the generosity of donors. We are exceptionally proud of how many graduates come back to teach, train, and motivate those that are still living in these homes. They understand the concept of “paying it back” to the organization and donors that transformed their lives.

Carmela's Home

Carmela's Home provides a safe, loving environment for boys under 18 years old, in Vietnam, coming from extremely impoverished circumstances. LITA and GIBTK provide these boys with an opportunity to grow up in a healthy atmosphere and attend school. Education, nutrition, medical care, emotional support, life-skill training, and love are found here. They are able to stay in the home until they reach the age of 18 when they will have the opportunity to move to Hal's Home where they can attend college, university, higher vocational training, or obtain additional skills to secure a good paying job. This home has transformed the lives of 49 boys, 19 of whom are living there today.

Hal's Home

This home is designed for young men who are over 18 years old. We fund their higher education (college, university, higher vocational training, or obtain additional skills to secure a good paying job). Here the young men are provided with daily living, medical care, nutrition, and housing, while helping ease the transition into manhood. 76 men have had their lives transformed with 19 currently receiving support.

Mary's Home

Mary's Home provides a safe, loving environment for girls under 18 years old, in Vietnam, coming from extremely impoverished circumstances. LITA and GIBTK provide these children with an opportunity to grow up in a healthy atmosphere and attend school. Education, nutrition, medical care, emotional support, life-skill training, and love are found here. They are able to stay in the home until they reach the age of 18 when they will have the opportunity to move to Lighthouse where they can attend college, university, higher vocational training, or obtain additional skills to secure a good paying job. This home has transformed the lives of 60 girls with 14 still living there today.

Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a safe and loving community where young women over 18 years old can further their education while receiving nutrition, medical care, and a place to live. At Lighthouse, young women are provided with the opportunity to achieve their dreams and set themselves up for a successful life. We fund their higher education (college, university, higher vocational training, or obtain additional skills to secure a good paying job). 84 girls have been supported here, including 23 who are still in the program.

New Hope Home

In June 2023, New Hope Home was opened as a safe home for boys in Cambodia. In New Hope Home, lives are transformed through education, nutrition, medical care, love, and a stable environment for boys transitioning into manhood. To date, 19 young men have received care through this home, with 12 currently residing there.

Vera & Marlene Home

The Vera and Marlene Home is designed for young girls in Cambodia. Most of these girls are rescued victims of various forms of trafficking. In this home, we care for, protect, and support the girls until they reach adulthood. 57 young women have been transformed through The Vera and Marlene Home and 21 currently call this place "home".