PANO – The Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee on June 1st launched the Action Month for Children and Summer Activities in 2016 under the theme “For a safe life, accident and injury prevention for children”.

The organizer granting 20 scholarships to poor students with good academic records

During this month, local organizations will promote public awareness of preventing children from accidents, injuries, and drowning through a number of activities and initiatives.

The province will call for more support for disadvantaged kids, so that children can receive free cardiac surgery, rehabilitation, scholarships, bikes, and other necessities.

Last year, the province raised more than VND 4.5 billion for the provincial fund for children during the month for children.

At the launching ceremony, the organizer granted 20 scholarships to poor students with good academic records.

On the following days, they will present scholarships and clothing to poor children in mountainous and border areas.

Translated by Ngoc Bich