VIETNAMESE ASSOCIATION IN SAITAMA AND VIETNAMESE EMBASSY IN JAPAN BRING "WARM WINTER FOR CHILDREN" TO HIGHLAND STUDENTS IN NGHE AN

The gifts given have contributed a small part, sharing the difficulties and hardships with teachers and students in Ky Son highland district

In December 2023, the Vietnamese Association in Saitama coordinated with the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan to implement the project "Warm winter for children" and donated equipment for education, daily activities and Tet gifts for highland children in Pha Danh commune, Ky Son district, Nghe An province.

Representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan and the Vietnamese Association in Saitama presented gifts to Pha Danh Primary and Secondary Ethnic Boarding School

The Vietnamese Association in Saitama is a representative organization of the Vietnamese community living in Saitama, established with the support of the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan and the Saitama provincial office, with the purpose of linking the Vietnamese people in Saitama. The Vietnamese Association/Vietnamese Community Liaison Committee has been established in each city in Saitama province. This organization is an information and communication bridge between the Vietnamese community, the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, and the Saitama provincial office; capture information and timely support for risks arising in the life of the Vietnamese community in Saitama province; and introduce traditional Vietnamese culture to Japan.

With the aim of helping students in highland areas have a warmer and happier Tet Giap Thin, the Association has collaborated with the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan to implement the project “Warm Winter for Children” in order to uphold the tradition of “The leaves protect tattered ones” as well as demonstrate concern and sharing. 

The joy of school teachers and students on the day of receiving gifts from the "Warm Winter for Children" program.

The “Warm Winter for Children” project is implemented with the purpose of focusing on investing in educational activities for the future young generation of Vietnam who are facing difficulties and lacking conditions for development. The objective of the program is to foster community engagement in order to cultivate numerous human values, thereby contributing to the progress of Vietnam as a more prosperous, aesthetically pleasing, and developed nation. The project was implemented at Pha Danh Primary and Secondary Ethnic Boarding School, Ky Son district, Nghe An province.

At the charity event, Mr. Pham Dinh Thuong - Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Saitama and Ms. Vu Thi Lien Huong - Head of the Education Department representing the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan donated equipment for the teaching activities including: 1 television, 1 washing machine, 100 dining chairs, 100 mats, 100 blankets, 300 rice trays, etc. and many small gifts for the students. During the program, the delegation also gave 5 gifts to 5 households in extremely difficult circumstances, with a total value of more than 100 million VND.

Association representatives gain knowledge regarding the living and academic conditions of the institution. Concurrently, we eagerly anticipate continuing to support the school in the coming years.

Pha Danh Primary and Secondary Ethnic Boarding School is situated in a challenging region of the Ky Son district, which is composed of high mountains. The institution is presently adopting a residential school model; however, the provision of essential amenities, such as dormitories, and the quality of living conditions are not assured. The Association hopes that, in the future, it will continue to collaborate with the school and local authorities to progressively enhance the school's facilities and teaching conditions, including the construction of student restrooms, dining areas, and bedroom areas, out of compassion and understanding for these challenges.

Giving the school gifts, Mr. Pham Dinh Thuong remarked, “The gifts convey not only material worth but also the group's affection and sentiments for the children.” We sincerely hope that these gifts will serve as a modest means of sharing the challenges and tribulations endured by educators and learners.