The Compassion of Kids First Enterprise

I learned about this organization called Kids First Enterprise a little while ago.  They are engaged in a marvelous humanitarian effort to help the disadvantaged people of Vietnam.  You see, after the war, landmines were left behind in places where people travel.  Many innocent Vietnamese people have lost their limbs and even their lives to these landmines.

Kids First Enterprise built a factory to help the people of Dong Ha Town in many ways.  First, they don't have to travel to get employment.  The factory is local so they don't face the risk of stepping on landmines.  Second, they employ many people with disabilities that have already fell victim to the landmines.  And, they are providing a means to sustain such programs as career training and rehabilitation. They also donate wheelchairs to children and adults who have never before had the opportunity to attain mobility and independence through these devices.

Forward Mobility is a US company that is working in partnership with Kids First Enterprise to distribute the products manufacturer in the Vietnam factory across the US.  These are innovative mobility products that use cutting edge technology to help people retain their mobility and independence while recovering from surgery or injury.

What I love most about this story is that the compassion of a couple of people is making a difference to so many lives - people who never had advocates before and who would never be able to tell their story to the world are now being helped and given tools to improve their lives!  This is compassion at its finest.

Alibaba, in conjunction with Inc. Magazine, has selected Forward Mobility as finalists in its Newpreneur of the Year contest.  Read Forward Mobility's essay here. 

The finalist are chosen through the voting public.  Make your vote count!  I will post a link on Monday for the voting website.  Spread compassion around the globe with the click of a button!