"I am very happy to be able to help the poor by giving jobs to local students at my company in Vietnam. Our aim is to provide work experience and to help students afford school supplies for the upcoming fall semester 2010. We have openings for part-time summer jobs for students aged 15-18 (grades 9 through 12). At the moment, we have 20 students working with us. The Vietnamese government allows this if students obtain parental or guardian permission, and if they are paid a fair wage. The jobs involve light duties such filling lash trays.
When I was young in Vietnam, I dreamed of having a job like this--now that my own dreams have come true, I want to help others to fulfill their dreams. I am deeply touched that I have the opportunity to provide this for a new generation." Daniel Đinh
I am now in full swing with the development of my product line. I have invested in a company located in Vietnam (which is my home country). Lôngmi Lashes by Daniel, VN manufactures all of my lashes. I design all of my lashes- extensions, faux flare, and faux strip lashes. The employees take a lot of care in making sure the lashes are exactly as I designed. Though my lash products are currently exclusive to Lôngmi by Daniel clients, I am in the process of making my lash designs available for everyone.
There are currently 120 people working at my company in Vietnam, with the capacity for a total of 500 employees. My company also serves as a charity in that employees are also fed and provided housing. Many of the employees come from poor backgrounds and may be orphans, have disabilities, and/or handicaps. Vietnam does not have a social welfare system as the U.S. does and it may be very challenging for people with disabilities to earn a living; many of these people are discriminated against and have limited employment opportunities. Growing up in a poor family in Vietnam, I can empathize which is why I chose to create this employment/feeding/housing model for my company.
Daniel Just visited his company in March 2010 and prepared the lunch for his workers
"I am happy to shop less for myself to save the money for their lunches"
Daniel had good converstions and desert (chocolate) with his workers after lunch when he had been there (March 2010)
Thank Carol Bayer Sager for chocolates
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