Light from the footsteps

The photo series records my two-year journey of participating in volunteer and community activities, from cleaning up trash along small canals, distributing porridge at hospitals to visiting orphanages and pagodas to do good deeds...

Each photograph is a snapshot of growth, of the belief that, however small, every person can illuminate the world around them.

I used to be shy and reserved, standing quietly on the sidelines, but it was the moments of rolling up my sleeves in the sun, the smiles I received after handing out gifts, and the grateful glances from strangers that changed me. I learned to step out, listen, act, and share. These photos capture simple moments of people working together, laughing together, and living wholeheartedly for the good. I want to preserve them not just as memories, but as a reminder: living beautifully doesn't require grand gestures, just the courage to step forward and give. The light in each photograph doesn't come from the lens, but from the hearts of those who know how to do kindness together.

This photo was taken with my aunt Nga during the "Steps to Inclusion" charity run, a fundraising event for people with disabilities. We were on the same team, and I ran while pushing her cart to the finish line, which was 2 km away.

In the end, we finished first. This is a beautiful and memorable experience for me.

Participate in environmental activities such as picking up and sorting trash in Hung Phu, Can Tho City (organized by Green Can Tho).

Picking up and sorting trash in Hung Phu, Can Tho City.

Participating in a litter cleanup activity at the foot of Can Tho Bridge - My Hoa commune, Binh Minh town, Vinh Long province.

City-level program: Flower float parade to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Can Tho City becoming a centrally-governed city.

Organized a charity event where we cooked meals and distributed gifts to children at Hoa Mai Orphanage in Cai Tac town, Hau Giang province.

Organized a charity event where we cooked meals and distributed gifts to children at the Huong Duong Orphanage in Cai Tac town, Hau Giang province (formerly).

Volunteer activities included organizing a Mid-Autumn Festival gift-giving event for children at Dong Phu 3 Primary School in Chau Thanh commune, Hau Giang province.

Environmental volunteer activities in Hung Phu residential area, Can Tho City.

The activity of cooking porridge to donate to patients at Can Tho Oncology Hospital was organized by the Xuan Khanh Ward Youth Union.

Activities organized by the Hung Phu Ward Youth Union included raising awareness about reducing plastic waste, distributing cloth bags to residents for daily transactions, encouraging the reduction of plastic bag use, and handing out leaflets promoting energy conservation. These activities included disseminating information about reducing plastic waste, distributing cloth bags for daily shopping, and handing out leaflets promoting energy saving.

Received the title of "Outstanding Student" at the university level for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/anh-sang-tu-nhung-buoc-chan-185251028212057416.htm