HCMC – The “Saigon Times – Great Circle – Helping Students Get Back to School Post Storm” program has extended support to nearly 1,000 students at schools affected by typhoon Yagi in the northern province of Lao Cai.
Over a month after typhoon Yagi struck Vietnam, its effects are still deeply felt in the northern region. In Lao Cai’s Bao Thang and Bac Ha districts, damaged infrastructure and disrupted farming activities have made it difficult for many students to resume their schooling.
In response, Saigon Times Group, in partnership with the 2030 Business Club, the Saigon Times Market & Real Estate Club (SMRC), the Branding Club, and various sponsors, raised funds to assist nearly 1,000 students across six schools in these districts.
The schools include Phong Hai Town Ethnic Boarding School No. 1, Phong Hai Town Preschool No. 2, Phong Hai Town Farm Secondary School, Lung Phinh 1 Ethnic Boarding School, Lung Phinh 2 Ethnic Boarding School, and Lung Phinh Preschool.
The program organizers donated nearly VND141 million to aid the students and schools. In addition to cash contributions, they presented 1,000 rice cookers worth VND800 million, seven Ariston water heaters valued at over VND26 million, along with gift packages containing cakes, candies, and milk.
Tran Thi Van Anh, principal of Phong Hai Town Ethnic Boarding School No. 1, said that the school has over 500 students, primarily from the H’Mong ethnic group, many of whom come from poor or near-poor families.
The gifts brought joy and motivation to the students and the school as they begin the new school year, especially after the community’s struggles with the aftermath of storms and floods, she added.
Giang Seo Tech, 35, a resident of Sin Then village in Phong Hai Farm Town, said that he has four school-age children, with the youngest in kindergarten and the oldest in grade 10.
“I’m so happy to see my children receive such care from the school and the organizers. My family and I are deeply grateful for the gifts, which provide encouragement and help us overcome difficulties as the children continue their studies,” said Tech.
Accompanying the “Saigon Times – Great Circle – Helping Students Get Back to School Post Storm” program, Chiyoda Yuki, CEO of Sharp Vietnam, said his company wanted to make a small contribution to the families of students affected by the storms and floods. Through the donation of rice cookers, the company aims to join the program organizers in helping the students enjoy warm, nutritious meals, which will support them in quickly stabilizing their studies.
After visiting the six schools, the organizers will proceed to schools in Bat Xat District and Sapa Town to distribute gifts to students on October 12 and 13.
