INTRODUCE YOURSELF & PURPOSE.

Hi, My name is Misha. I am a Vietnamese American and a graduate of two universities, with degrees in Law and Journalism. I currently work as a freelance media and communications professional. Over the years, I have heard many stories of hardship and injustice — but few have affected me as deeply as the stories of Amerasians who were deported from the United States back to Vietnam.

These men were born during the Vietnam War, fathered by American servicemen and raised by Vietnamese mothers who faced stigma, discrimination, and unimaginable hardship. Many grew up in poverty, without education, without protection, and without a sense of belonging. When humanitarian programs allowed them to immigrate to the United States, they believed they were finally going home — to the country of their fathers.

But because they were never granted automatic U.S. citizenship, some were later deported after making mistakes rooted in trauma, instability, and a lifetime of struggle. Today, they are living in Vietnam in heartbreaking conditions: homeless, sick, isolated, and without any support from either government.

I am raising $100,000 to provide food, shelter, medical care, and basic necessities for Amerasians who were deported and are now living in extreme hardship in Vietnam. This fundraiser is not about charity — it is about humanity, dignity, and justice for people who have been forgotten for far too long.

BACKGROUND: WHO ARE THE AMERASIANS AND WHY THEY SUFFER?

Amerasians — the children of American soldiers and Vietnamese mothers — were born into a war they never chose. From birth, they faced rejection and discrimination. Their mothers were shamed. They were mocked for their appearance. They grew up without fathers, without protection, and without a place where they truly belonged.

After 1975, life became even harder. They were labeled “children of the enemy,” denied education, denied opportunity, and pushed into deep poverty. Many survived only through resilience and luck.

When the U.S. opened humanitarian programs in the 1980s, Amerasians believed they were finally going “home.” But once in America, they faced overwhelming culture shock, language barriers, and a complete lack of support. Some managed to rebuild their lives. Others — carrying decades of trauma — struggled. And because they were never granted automatic citizenship, even minor mistakes led to deportation.

Today, many of them are living in Vietnam in conditions no human being should endure.

THEIR STORIES: REAL LIVES AFFECTED

For privacy and safety, the names of the individuals in these stories have been changed.

Story 1: Mr. T. — Homeless After Deportation From Texas

Mr. T. spent most of his life in Texas. After being deported, he found himself alone in Vietnam with no family, no home, and no support. He now sleeps in public parks and on sidewalks, without a blanket or mosquito net. At night, mosquitoes bite him constantly, and when the weather turns cold, he shivers through the darkness with nothing to keep him warm.

Hunger is a daily struggle. With no job and no resources, he survives by collecting aluminum cans and plastic bottles from trash bins. After hours of searching, he earns only two or three dollars — just enough to buy a plain piece of bread. For water, he drinks from public taps because he has no other choice.

He is living day to day, trying to survive in a place that does not feel like home, carrying the weight of a life shaped by war, displacement, and abandonment.

Story 2: Mr. H. — Fighting Diabetes Alone

Mr. H. lives with diabetes, a condition that requires daily medication to prevent serious complications. In the United States, he had access to treatment. But after being deported, he returned to Vietnam with no relatives, no income, and no support.

Without money, he cannot buy the medication he needs. His vision is fading, his strength is declining, and some days he struggles just to stand. He knows the dangers of untreated diabetes, but he has no way to pay for medicine or medical care. He is fighting a serious illness alone, in silence.

These are only two of many lives shaped by war, abandonment, and displacement — lives now trapped in poverty, illness, and isolation.

HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED

All donations will be used solely to support deported Amerasians in Vietnam. Funds will be allocated to:

- Emergency housing and rent support

- Food, clean water, and daily necessities

- Medical care, medications, and hospital visits

- Transportation for medical or legal appointments

- Assistance with documentation and essential paperwork

- Direct support for daily survival needs

Every dollar goes directly to helping these individuals through verified, documented assistance.

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

All funds will be withdrawn by me and distributed directly to the beneficiaries because they lack legal identification, stable housing, and access to banking services. I will provide:

- Regular updates

- Photos (with consent)

- Receipts whenever possible

- Clear explanations of how funds are used

No funds will be used for personal benefit.

FAQ

Who is receiving the money?

A group of Amerasians who were deported from the United States and are currently living in poverty in Vietnam. They cannot manage a GoFundMe account or receive funds directly.

Why are you withdrawing the funds instead of the beneficiaries?

They have no legal documents, no bank accounts, and no stable housing. I am acting as a representative to distribute funds directly to them.

How will the funds be used?

Every dollar will go toward survival needs: food, shelter, medicine, and emergency support.

Are you affiliated with any organization?

No. This is a personal humanitarian effort to support a vulnerable group of people who have been forgotten by both governments.

CLOSING MESSAGE / CALL TO ACTION

They did not choose their circumstances. They did not choose to be born into war, to grow up without fathers, to face discrimination, or to be deported to a country they barely know. But we can choose to help them.

Your contribution — no matter the amount — can bring hope, stability, and dignity to Amerasians who have been abandoned for far too long.

Thank you for standing with them.