The scholarships and the gifts are worth at least VND 1 million (USD 44) and VND 500,000 (USD 22) each, respectively, said the Vietnam Association for Protection of Children's Rights (VAPCR) on August 2.

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At a press meeting to announce the program. Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn
The program, the fourth version, aims to encourage and honor outstanding students who have overcome their difficulties to obtain good results in their study, as well as enterprises and donors for their support for the program.

As scheduled, the VAPCR will present 450 scholarships and 105 presents to disadvantaged children in Dak Nong, Dak Lak, Tien Giang, Hau Giang, Bac Lieu, and Tra Vinh provinces from September 8-30, while handing over scholarships and gifts to 50 others from Northern provinces in Hanoi on September 23.

VAPCR Vice President Ninh Thi Hong said the association has mobilized half of the expected scholarships and gifts, expressing her hope that the association will continue receiving support from organizations and individuals to help needy children.

The program’s main event will be organized in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre on October 1 on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival which falls on October 4. As many as 250 scholarships and 30 gifts are will be presented to needy children during the event.

“Thap sang nhung uoc mo” 2017 program is part of efforts to implement the Law on Children and the Prime Minister’s Decision 2361/QD-TTg approving the child protection program for 2016-2020; and respond to the action month for children, and the Mid-Autumn festival.

Source: VNA