Meaningful Tet gifts
For about a year now, Pham Ba Vinh's small family has been living with his elderly mother in Dong Ri village, Tay Yen Tu commune, after moving from Son La province. His mother suffers from chronic joint pain and is unable to look after the grandchildren, so Vinh had to temporarily quit his job to care for his 2-year-old child and his mother. All household expenses and his mother's medication depend entirely on his wife's monthly factory salary of about 9 million VND. As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, the worries about food and clothing become even heavier. Traveling 7 km with his daughter to receive Tet gifts from the Provincial Children's Protection Fund, Vinh was moved: “The Tet gift bag has enough sweets and snacks, and some financial support. My family feels less worried during Tet. The value of the gifts isn't great, but it warms our hearts.”
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Meaningful Tet gifts were given to underprivileged children in Tay Yen Tu commune. |
It wasn't just Vinh's family; many underprivileged children were also present at the gift-giving event. Ngo Hai Yen, a 7th-grade student at Tay Yen Tu Junior High School, said her father passed away early, and she currently lives with her mother and older brother, who is studying at a university in Thai Nguyen . Yen's mother works as a factory worker, raising two children alone under extremely difficult circumstances. Holding her Tet gift package along with 1 million dong in cash, the little girl shyly said she would give it all to her mother to help with expenses during Tet.
| According to the Department of Population and Children (under the Department of Health ), 90% of children up to 8 years old in the province have access to comprehensive care and development services. More than 96% of children in special circumstances receive assistance, care, rehabilitation, and reintegration into the community. The percentage of children in special circumstances has decreased to below 2% of the total number of children in the province. |
Ms. Ngo Thi Ca from Doan Ket village, who brought her 11-year-old disabled daughter to receive gifts, shared: “I sell sticky rice in the mornings, but I don't earn much. My husband works as a laborer, so his income is also unstable. Our family of four is classified as a poor household, and we live very frugally. Thanks to these gifts, my daughter will have new clothes and sweets to enjoy the Lunar New Year like her friends.”
According to the latest figures, the total number of poor households in Tay Yen Tu commune is 338, accounting for 12.77%; and 362 near-poor households, accounting for 13.68%. Mr. Nong Van Sinh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Tay Yen Tu commune, said that social welfare work in the area has always been a priority and has been actively implemented. In 2025 alone, the commune mobilized nearly 640 Tet gifts worth over 539 million VND to donate to poor households, policy beneficiary families, and children in difficult circumstances. During the 2026 Lunar New Year, from the Provincial Children's Protection Fund, 300 children in difficult circumstances throughout the province received Tet gifts worth a total of 317.5 million VND, with Tay Yen Tu commune receiving the most, with 35 children receiving cash and Tet gifts.
Activities to care for children during Tet (Lunar New Year) were implemented flexibly and vividly in many places. At Bac Ninh Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital No. 2, many units, organizations, and benevolent families joined hands to organize meaningful charitable activities, caring for inpatients during Tet. Hundreds of cash gifts and sweets from the Bac Ninh Provincial Youth Union, Suoi Hoa Primary School (Kinh Bac ward), banks, and many benevolent individuals were handed directly to the children in Kinh Bac ward. These practical and heartfelt gifts not only shared difficulties but also brought joy and motivation, helping the children and their families feel secure in their treatment and have a warmer Tet celebration.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh, Head of the Social Work Department at Bac Ninh Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital No. 2, said that this year is the first time the Social Work Department has organized the "Zero-Cost Tet Market" program with the participation of philanthropists. The program is expected to have 20-25 Tet stalls, focusing on essential items for children such as diapers, milk, nutritional supplements, and clothing. Alongside this, there will be fun activities and gift-giving, contributing to a warm Tet atmosphere for the young patients.
Working together to care for disadvantaged children.
Beyond simply giving gifts during Tet (Lunar New Year), the work of caring for and protecting children in Bac Ninh is implemented comprehensively and over the long term. Mr. Nguyen Van Dinh, Deputy Director of the Department of Health and Vice Chairman of the Provincial Children's Protection Fund Council, affirmed that supporting children in particularly difficult circumstances, especially in ethnic minority areas, has always been a central and ongoing task of the Fund since Bac Ninh province was newly merged.
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Students at Suoi Hoa Primary School experience making clay figurines. |
Alongside regular care activities, comprehensive support programs have also been widely implemented. Over the past year, the Provincial Children's Protection Fund has collaborated with many organizations to conduct practical programs such as giving gifts, scholarships, and bicycles to poor students; providing vitamins for young children; donating essential supplies to disabled children; and supporting disaster relief efforts for schools in disadvantaged areas. Notably, healthcare for vulnerable children has also been prioritized, with the review and recommendation of examinations and surgeries for craniofacial deformities in young children, and the development of policies to support congenital heart surgery for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. In addition, sponsorship and long-term scholarship programs for orphans and children from disadvantaged backgrounds continue to be maintained, contributing to providing a solid foundation for many children on their journey to school.
According to the Department of Population and Children (under the Department of Health), 90% of children up to 8 years old in the province have access to comprehensive care and development services. More than 96% of children in special circumstances receive assistance, care, rehabilitation, and reintegration into the community. The percentage of children in special circumstances has decreased to less than 2% of the total number of children in the province.
It is clear that childcare goes beyond simply giving gifts during holidays and festivals; it requires sustained, long-term attention to ensure children's rights and build a safe, loving living environment.
Source: https://baobacninhtv.vn/bac-ninh-tet-am-cho-tre-em-yeu-the-postid439120.bbg
