© HV-Foundation  A  Better  Chance  for  the  Youth of  South  East  Asia A Place For Children - The Heinrich Vahrenkamp Foundation - operates in the poor areas of the South East Asian Countries, mainly Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. Its purpose is to provide the children of the underprivileged classes with the opportunity to achieve a better future in their changing world. Our Aims Awareness and knowledge, the essential roots of a fulfilled life in a sustainable environment, are naturally lacking in a world where the fight for survival fills the day. Yet their roots, curiosity and affection, must be implanted in the young mind as early as possible, lest they have no chance to flourish. For this reason we are active in the field of education, particularly of young children, but also of talented youths and their parents. Read more ..... Our Approach We focus our work on the early stages of education, i.e. making the parents aware of family hygiene and family planning and helping to take the infants off the street and into the assuring environment of day-care centers. In addition we offer talented youths support for attending highschool or college. Local religious or charitable organizations are involved in the planning, implementation and auditing of our programs. Read more ..... Our Background Each of us with responsiblilities for the Foundation comes from a position in academic teaching, human medicine or charitable work. We operate on a completely voluntary basis. Most of the funds of the foundation come from our own pockets. Read more .....