June 16, 2025 | 21:29 (GMT+7)
Youths of Ho Chi Minh City launch volunteer campaign in Phu Quy Island District
PANO - On June 15, the Youth Union Organization and the Vietnam Students' Association of Ho Chi Minh City launched their volunteer campaign on Phu Quy Island, Binh Thuan province (now part of the newly established Lam Dong province).
The city’s youth will carry out volunteer activities and community service projects through June 30. This year’s campaign includes not only volunteers from the “Green Summer” and “Pink Holiday” programs, but also members of the Vietnam Students’ Association in Singapore and international volunteers currently studying and residing at the Lao students’ dormitory.
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Volunteers express their determination before departure. |
A highlight of this year’s campaign is the organization of regular “Phu Quy Music Rendezvous” events, the creation of a mural street check-in spot, and the “Run for a Greener Phu Quy” race, all aimed at attracting tourists and enriching the island district’s cultural and sports life.
In addition, the youth of Ho Chi Minh City, in collaboration with other groups, are conducting various social welfare initiatives. These include providing medical consultations, health checkups, and free medication for 300 local residents and soldiers; building two playgrounds for children; donating three water purifiers to local schools; and offering scholarships and school bags to students and children in need.
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A representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union Organization presents “mu tai beo” (boonie hats) and “khan ran” (traditional checkered black and white scarves) to encourage the volunteers. |
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The volunteers depart to carry out their mission on Phu Quy Island. |
The campaign also features training sessions on marine ecosystem conservation, an introduction to artificial intelligence and technology applications, pedagogical training for teachers, summer review classes for students, and first aid training for local fishermen.
Translated by Trung Thanh