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In Vietnam
1993
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Creation of Maison Chance, a welcome center for orphaned children in Saigon, Vietnam. |
| 1995 |
A home was purchased for the orphans, and another home was rented to accommodate the 10 paralyzed adults who had been abandoned. Here, a small community was formed and the orphans and the young adults confined to wheelchairs began a new life together. Several programs were developed at this time as well, including, physical rehabilitation, literacy, and an introductory course in painting. |
1996
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A 450 m2 plot of land was purchased for the construction of living quarters that would be adapted to the needs of people in wheelchairs.
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1997
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Construction of communal buildings for the disabled. A new house was purchased to accommodate the growing need for more space. |
1998
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Legalization of the association Maison Chance, and acquisition of an operating license in Vietnam. |
1999
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Vocational training programs were offered in Information Technology, Sewing and Textile design. Sewing and drawing workshops were built, as well as a garage for wheelchairs, bicycles and motorcycles belonging to staff.
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2000
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A 1,200 m2 plot of land was purchased for the construction of the Take Wing Center, a place for vocational training and programs. |
2001
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Marketable products were now being produced in each of the different workshops.
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2003
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The surface of the Maison Chance shelter was raised by 1 meter to fight against flooding.
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2004
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Preparations and fundraising began for a new vocational training center, called the Take Wing Centre.
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2005
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Construction of the new Take Wing Center began. |
2006
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Grand opening of the Take Wing Center; featuring a new vocational training program in working with bamboo, a library, and guestrooms to accommodate foreign volunteers.
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2007
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The new Village Chance project gets underway, starting with a purchase of a 3,513 m2 plot of land near the Take Wing Center and Maison Chance Shelter.
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2009
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Construction of Village Chance begins.
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| 2010 |
Renovation of Maison Chance Shelter. |
| 2011 |
Completion and opening of the Village Chance who welcomes its first residents.
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At the international level
| 1996 |
Creation of Maison Chance Association in France and Switzerland. |
| 2006 |
Creation of Maison Chance Association in Belgium. |
| 2007 |
A Vietnamese television program broadcasted on YouTube allows the Vietnamese community abroad to learn about Maison Chance. |
| 2008 |
Creation of Maison Chance Association in the US and in Canada. |
| 2009 |
Creation of the Federation of Maison Chance Associations in Lyon, France.
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| 2010 |
Creation of Maison Chance Association in Australia
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See also under International support
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