A group of 30 students and lecturers from the Ha Noi National Economics University embarked for Laos on July 2 in order to build a dormitory in Vientiane.

The project within the framework of “Volunteer Green Summer” programme is part of a series of activities being held to mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Laos (Sept. 5) and is being funded by the university, where more than 100 Lao graduates and post-graduates are studying.

During this year’s programme, over 300 voluntary students from the university will also join other initiatives to aid the disadvantaged provinces of Ha Nam, Ha Tinh, Hung Yen, Phu Tho, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen and Vinh Phuc.

The volunteers will organise training courses on informatics and raise public awareness of social issues such as drug abuse and HIV/AIDS.

Source: VNA