WeCARE – A grassroots Mission of Faith and Compassion

The following article was written by Dr Juliana Chong (Worsnop).  Juliana and David Worsnop are parishioners at Our Lady of Good Counsel.  Juliana has recently returned from a trip to Cambodia and Vietnam with non-profit group WeCARE providing medical care to local, and often disadvantaged, communities.  There is also a video clip capturing the highlights.

 

Following a pilot trip to Cambodia in early 2024, a few friends and I were deeply moved by the needs we witnessed which  led us to officially form WeCARE, a grassroots, self-funded NGO rooted in compassion, service, and faith.

In June 2025, our first mission brought us to Cambodia and Vietnam.  We served stateless refugees at the floating village of Kampong Luong, working alongside the local nun Sr. Dang and at Kampong Chhnang parish with Fr. Luis, setting up our mobile clinics at the churches.  We also reached disadvantaged rural communities in Vietnam.

We provided:

  • General medical care
  • Cervical cancer prevention (HPV vaccines), screening and treatment
  • Humanitarian aid, including food parcels and daily necessities

It was a privilege to walk alongside these communities — to listen, to care, and to bring dignity through small acts of service.

This video clip captures some highlights from our trip giving you a glimpse into the work that was done and the lives touched. 

 

By Dr Juliana Chong (Worsnop)

 

 

 

  1. May the Lord shower you Dr Juliana and your team at Wecare with Blessings, for the wonderful and selfless care you took of the needy in Cambodia and Vietnam.

    • Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. May the Lord bless you too for your support and prayers. It means more than words can say. 🙏✨

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