LSN-V’s Outreach Workers are the lifeblood of the organization. Without them the unique model of social empowerment and peer support would not be possible. I have been impressed by everyone I have worked with here, but I have been most inspired by the Outreach Workers’ commitment to survivorship. Though they come by it naturally–they are all survivors themselves–their dedication and energy is invaluable to creating sustainable social change. Deciding who to profile was tough, but I decided to interview Mr. Thuan. I made this decision in part because I have spent most of my time in the field with him, but mostly because when he tells jokes he waits with eager anticipation while they are translated and then laughs again once I’ve heard the punch line in English. It’s pretty great.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlNsV7F2-mA
Posted By Gretchen Murphy
Posted Aug 12th, 2009
45 Comments
Kim Hoa
August 12, 2009
A very good video interview to highlight the peer support model. We will use this for sure to introduce about our unique program. Thanks for your hard work! 🙂
Heather Dolstra (Zonta)
August 13, 2009
I am a bit at a loss for words. Your videos and method of presentation have been so accessible, so compelling…the story just tells itself. (and I absolutely loved your observation about how Mr Thuan waited for you to “get” his jokes).
I am sure you must miss your home and creature comforts, but I want to hear and see more of these survivors.