When we arrived at Truc’s house in Can Tho, Vietnam in 2019, we were welcomed by her mother, Trinh, and grandmother who offered us fresh lychee fruit and iced coffee. However, like most 3-year-olds, Truc was much more interested in play time than pay attention to us.
Despite her strabismus – which can lead to blindness if left untreated – Truc is a happy and confident child who loves drawing, singing, playing with her dolls, and taking selfies on her mother’s phone.