Many among the locals displaced by the construction of Bản Vẽ hydroelectricity project in Nghệ An Province have returned to their original hometown shortly after moving into resettlement homes, claiming insufficient compensation and lack of means of livelihood. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyễn Văn Nhật NGHỆ AN — Many displaced by the Bản Vẽ hydroelectric power project in the central province of Nghệ An have for years abandoned the resettlement homes built for them and returned to their old land. The reservoir, built upstream of the Lam River in 2004 to support the hydropower station located at what was the former Vẽ Village in Yên Na Commune, Tương Dương District, covers a vast surface area of 8,700 sq.m and is surrounded by the most poverty-stricken localities in the province. One would need to stop at a small port in Yên Na, hire a motor boat and prepare for … [Read more...] about No place like home for those moved over hydroelectric project
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Teachers in highlands cook free meals for children
From September, 2018, the primary teaching staff have provided free meals for ethnic minority in distant Long Nan village. Before the lunch everyday in the school lobby, the teachers and parents run their foot off to prepare the meals and divided into portions for children. Amongst them is Ms. Y Na Trang whose son is studying in the school. She said she and her husband have to work in the far paddy field while their son study in the morning and in the afternoon, therefore, the child has no food for the lunch. She was delighted at hearing about free lunch for pupils, adding that her son gave good comment on the lunch. She lends a hand to the teachers in preparing the meals three time a month. She expected the school will maintain the lunch for children because it is good deed. School principal Tran Xuan Ninh said because of difficulties in traveling from students’ houses to the school in a long distance after the school moved to new location, many students just go to school in … [Read more...] about Teachers in highlands cook free meals for children
Free surgeries for children with cleft lip, palate in Ninh Binh
As many as 112 children with harelip and cleft palate in the northern province of Ninh Binh have received free check-ups screenings and surgeries (Illustrative photo: VNA) Ninh Binh (VNA) – As many as 112 children with harelip and cleft palate in the northern province of Ninh Binh have received free check-ups screenings and surgeries. The programme was held by the provincial General Hospital and a surgical delegation of Japan on March 1. Doctor Pham Van Hien, head of the Odonto-Stomatology Faculty of the Ninh Binh General Hospital said children with harelip and cleft palate should receive surgeries as soon as possible, which help to improve their health and confidence. After screenings, 40 children will receive free surgeries from now to March 9. The programme also supports travelling and accommodation fees for the patients during their treatment. This is the 20th year that the Japanese surgical delegation has provided free surgeries for children in Ninh Binh … [Read more...] about Free surgeries for children with cleft lip, palate in Ninh Binh
Manulife Vietnam eagerly joins Hanoi Run for Children
Nearly 500 Manulife Vietnam staff and agents have taken part in the Hanoi Run for Children 2018 charity run, raising nearly VND200 million ($8,700) in donations to support disadvantaged children suffering from cancer and congenital heart diseases in Vietnam. Chief agency officer Robert Trieu, on behalf of Manulife Vietnam, donates VND200 million to the programme As a leading life insurer in Vietnam, the company was the Diamond sponsor of the programme. According to Manulife Vietnam CEO Kim Fleming, the company is very proud of bringing customers diversified financial solutions as well as excellent services in the past 19 years. Not only that, the company always encourages and accompanies the community to lead a dynamic and healthy lifestyle, supporting disease prevention and treatment activities through financing sports events at home and abroad. “That is why Manulife Vietnam has been supporting Hanoi Run for Children for the past 15 years, playing a part in bringing a … [Read more...] about Manulife Vietnam eagerly joins Hanoi Run for Children
Activities held to provide better care for children
Children and their parents at the event to launch the Action Month for Children in Ho Chi Minh City on June 1 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A string of activities were held across Vietnam on June 1 on the occasion of International Children’s Day and the Action Month for Children. The steering board for public health care and protection target programme of northern Ha Nam province organised numerous delegations to visit and present gifts to local children, and supervise the implementation of Micronutrient Day. On this occasion, the province offers vitamin A supplements to 52,100 children aged from 6-36 months old. The provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Welfare launched the Action Plan for Children, with the aim to provide support for poor children and those who are victims of violence and abuse. The central province of Ninh Thuan also launched the Action Month for Children on the day. During the month, the locality will intensify communications to improve … [Read more...] about Activities held to provide better care for children
Temple of Literature to host first ever summer program for children
Hanoi’s Temple of Literature will host a first-ever summer programme for children from June 1 to August 20, which is designed to educate children on Vietnamese traditional cultural values while improving their life skills. Artisans making traditional handicraft products - Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn The program will feature activities allowing children to explore traditional crafts, including ‘do’ paper painting, kite making, and pottery, as well as letting the kids try their hands at making complete handicraft products. Under the program, painting classes will be held from 9 am to 11 am every Sunday morning, in which veteran painters will teach children about watercolour paintings and instruct them on how to paint in watercolour. The children’s artworks will then be auctioned to raise funds for poor children across the country. In addition, kids will have the chance to learn about the studies and examinations of students in the past, and take part in a … [Read more...] about Temple of Literature to host first ever summer program for children
Educational music programme for children launched
Kindermusik Vietnam, an educational music programme for children, being launched in HCM City on Friday. – VNS Photo Kindermusik Vietnam, an educational music programme for children, was launched on Friday at the SOUL Music & Performing Arts Academy in HCM City. The programme has been brought to Việt Nam by the Asia Music & Performing Arts Education (AMPA Education). "We are thrilled to be able to grow the programme in Viet Nam," Scott Kinsey, president and CEO of Kindermusik International, said. "The brand’s 40-year history and industry leadership provide a solid foundation for Kindermusik’s expansion." AMPA Education is the exclusive representative of Kindermusik in Viet Nam, and seeks to offer creative education for children, especially in the early stages of their life. The programme offers developmentally specific music classes for children from the time they are born to age seven. The programme is based on research by experts who have demonstrated … [Read more...] about Educational music programme for children launched
Elderly Vietnamese turn to nursing homes for companionship and healthcare
Every morning at 6:30 a.m., Le Thi Thinh, 81, gets up at a knock at her door. “Get up Mom, it’s time for school,” her son says. Thinh's children have been teasing her like this to make her trip to the nursing home more exciting. After breakfast, she gets dressed, grabs her hat and mobile phone, and is helped to walk to a waiting car. After a 10 minute journey she arrives at “school,” which is two kilometers (1.4 miles) away. Thinh and her friends often refer to the nursing home as “school” or “hotel.” Le Thi Thinh, 81, stays at a nursing home in Hanoi's Ha Dong District when her children are at work. Photo by VnExpress/Dien Hong The home was built five years ago in an urban area in Hanoi’s Ha Dong District. Thinh spends the day there with eight others. She has her lunch and takes a bath at the home before her children collect her at 4 p.m. Given her daily routine, it is no surprise that her three-year-old grandchild … [Read more...] about Elderly Vietnamese turn to nursing homes for companionship and healthcare
Australian coaches offer free swimming lessons for children in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
More than 20 Australian swimming coaches are teaching young children in a southern Vietnamese province how to swim and how to avoid drowning. More than 550 young students, disabled children and elderly people in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang are taking swimming lessons from 21 instructors from the Australian Water Safety on the Mekong (AWSOM) Project. According to Nguyen Thi Kim Chi, director of the My Tho sports center, the kids come from kindergartens and elementary schools across all wards and communes of My Tho City, Go Cong District, and Cho Gao District in Tien Giang. Local children learn how to swim during a lesson. Photo: Tuoi Tre The courses aim at providing local children with swimming and water safety skills. Meanwhile, senior citizens are instructed with water exercises to improve their health. The program is scheduled to take place from January 7 to January 12. “The foreign coaches have been very dedicated in teaching our children,” … [Read more...] about Australian coaches offer free swimming lessons for children in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Poor students gifted bus tickets to return home for Tet
The Ho Chi Minh City Student Assistance Centre (SAC) will present 3,000 bus tickets to disadvantaged students to help them return home for Tet. (Source: VNA) HCMCity (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Student Assistance Centre (SAC) willpresent 3,000 bus tickets to disadvantaged students to help them return homefor Tet (Lunar New Year). The buses will depart from HCM City to central provinces, especially those hithard by the recent floods and storms, said SAC Deputy Director Le Xuan Dung onJanuary 5. On this occasion, the centre will provide 5,000 jobs for needy university studentsduring the holiday, mostly cashier, packaging worker, supermarket staff,security guard, shipper and switchboard operator. Besides, it will present gifts to underprivileged children in orphanages andthe city’s outlying areas. Last year, the centre presented up to 5,000 coach tickets to less privilegedstudents and workers to help them reunite with their families in central,Central Highlands and … [Read more...] about Poor students gifted bus tickets to return home for Tet