Paul's Kids Vietnam Children's Charity

Paul’s Kids is a certified as a 501(c)3 charity in the U.S. and as a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Vietnam. To ensure the greatest good from our donors’ contributions, our volunteer board carefully researches and manages all proposals, while local staff oversees all selected projects. In addition, board members travel to Vietnam periodically to safeguard and steward donor contributions. Every dollar counts and we make sure every dollar is accounted for where it’s needed most.

Paul Pinkerton, co-founder, fought on the frontlines in the Vietnam War. For years after, he devoted his energy to POW/MIA activism. In a self-financed rogue venture to Vietnam, Paul located the remains of five fallen soldiers. On subsequent trips, Paul and his wife, Sandy, encountered orphans living in squalor. Unable to ignore these disadvantaged children, they adopted their first son. They have since expanded their family with two more Vietnamese children. Paul describes his children as his “salvation.” Wanting to share the transformative experience, he and Sandy helped over 300 families to adopt, including Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Saddened by the reality that not every child can be placed, Paul and Sandy took further action. In 2004, they co-founded an organization that helps improve the lives of Vietnamese orphans, particularly those who are unlikely to be adopted.
Shortly thereafter, doctors diagnosed Paul with prostate cancer, likely a result of his exposure to Agent Orange during the War. Rather than abandon the endeavor, Paul committed to push forward and focus his energy toward something positive; in 2007, Paul’s Kids Vietnam Children’s Charity officially launched. Paul’s Kids has accomplished many life-changing works that earn positive press worldwide. And Paul’s remarkable journey continues as a well known and respected humanitarian both abroad and in the United States.

Various events are planned throughout the year designed to benefit the Save-a-Life Program and other Paul’s Kids projects. Some of these projects have included providing school scholarships to children, providing physical therapy equipment to local hospitals, and donated hundreds of wheelchairs to those in need. In addition to the various fundraisers, summer service trips are planned each year to promote volunteerism and to get hands on experience helping children in Vietnam. These trips also offer an excellent opportunity to travel to an exotic place.