Nurturing the nation's 'young sprouts'.

Over the years, Hai Phong has allocated significant resources and implemented special mechanisms for the care and protection of children, especially vulnerable children and those in special circumstances.

Leaders of Le Chan ward presented gifts to underprivileged children in the ward.

No child should be left behind.

In a small house in alley 82, Le Lai Street (Ngo Quyen Ward), the muffled cries of Nguyen The Vinh (born in 2010) evoke feelings of sorrow in many. Born prematurely, he is blind, and his epilepsy confines his life to the four walls of his house and the loving care of his maternal grandparents.

At the age of 16, while many of his peers were attending school and playing with friends, Vinh could only sit in one place, completely dependent on his family for all his daily activities. His parents were factory workers, and life was still difficult. The disability and caregiver allowance, though not large, helped to alleviate some of the burden on the family.

Ms. Tran Thi Hau, Vinh's grandmother, expressed that what touched the family most was the constant attention they received from organizations, associations, and the community, especially the City Association of the Blind. "Although the gifts are small, they bring great encouragement and support."

Like Vinh, 16-year-old Vu Thien Khang, from Le Chan ward, has suffered from hydrocephalus since birth. Despite undergoing five surgeries, Khang perseveres in attending school and is currently in 9th grade at Hoang Dieu Secondary School. His family faces difficult circumstances as his father passed away early, and he lives with his mother. He visits the National Children's Hospital for check-ups every three months.

Khang received great support from the Women's Union's "Godmother" program in the ward, which provides him with 500,000 VND per month, along with the care of generous donors. Khang shared, "I am very happy to receive everyone's attention. I will try my best in my studies so as not to disappoint those who have helped me."

Over the years, recognizing that the care, education , and protection of children have always been a top priority, Hai Phong has been implementing many specific support policies, creating conditions for children to develop comprehensively both physically and mentally. Notably, 100% of children at all levels of education receive tuition fee support.

Children in special circumstances always receive attention during holidays, Tet (Lunar New Year), and other important occasions each year. From 2026, many new policies will continue to be implemented, including Resolution No. 55 of the City People's Council supporting children from poor and near-poor households, disabled children, and other special groups of children with support levels ranging from 1.5 to 2 million VND per month depending on the area.

For example, Resolution No. 49 of the City People's Council stipulates that women who give birth to their second child before the age of 35 will receive a one-time support payment of 3 million VND; families with two daughters, and one of whom wins a city-level or higher award, will receive a one-time support payment of 2 million VND…

According to the leaders of the Hai Phong Department of Health , along with social welfare policies, the city is strengthening activities to care for children's health and nutrition, and build a safe and friendly living environment for children. To date, 100% of communes, wards, and special zones have provided high-dose vitamin A supplementation to 24,029 children under 5 years old. 2,663 children with stunting malnutrition, and adolescent girls aged 12 to under 16 from poor, near-poor, and newly-escaped-poverty households have received micronutrient and iron supplements.

By 2025, the entire city will support over 500,000 children with a budget exceeding 54 billion VND. These figures not only reflect the investment of resources but also demonstrate the city's responsibility and concern for the future generation.

Mobilize resources, multiply love.

Leaders of the City Association of the Blind presented gifts to Nguyen The Vinh, a resident of Le Lai Street (Ngo Quyen Ward), on the occasion of Vietnam's Disabled Persons Day (April 18).

If policies are the foundation, then love and the collective efforts of the entire community are the "wings" that support disadvantaged children on their journey to adulthood. Currently, Hai Phong still has more than 5,500 orphaned children, creating a great need to mobilize social resources to care for and support vulnerable children.

Many humanitarian programs have been implemented, creating widespread networks of love. Last March, immediately after the City Women's Union launched the "Godfather - Mother" program for the period 2026-2031, 27 organizations and individuals registered to provide nearly 7 billion VND in support, expected to help more than 1,000 children in the first year of implementation.

In addition, the City's Social Work Center and Children's Protection Fund supported nearly 2,600 children with funding exceeding 1.8 billion VND. The "Small Contributions for Great Kindness" campaign, launched by the Red Cross in coordination with the Department of Education and Training and the Hai Phong City Youth Union, attracted 645 schools in the area, mobilizing over 10 billion VND to support disadvantaged students and students who are victims of Agent Orange/dioxin. City-level Youth Union organizations also supported over 11,400 disadvantaged children with a total resource of over 10 billion VND.

According to Tang Tien San, Chairman of the Association for the Support of Disabled and Orphaned Children in the city, acting as a "bridge," the association actively mobilizes organizations, businesses, and philanthropists to support programs providing scholarships, bicycles, and other practical assistance to orphaned and disabled children. The association recently collaborated with sponsors to award 333 scholarships and donate 69 bicycles to the children.

Accordingly, as one of the businesses that consistently supports the care of disadvantaged children, Ms. Duong Thi Thu Hien, General Director of Babeeni Vietnam Company, stated that the company always wishes to contribute to social responsibility to further motivate orphaned and disabled children. Although the gifts may not be of great material value, they contain affection and timely sharing, helping the children gain more faith in life.

In the coming period, the city will continue to strengthen the mobilization of social resources and implement many practical projects and activities aimed at children, especially those in difficult circumstances. Along with that, activities to raise awareness and prevent drowning, injuries, school violence, and other risks of child abuse will continue to be emphasized, contributing to building a living environment where "children are happy, safe, and confident in the digital age," as envisioned in the theme of the 2026 Action Month for Children.

TU ANH

Source: https://baohaiphong.vn/cham-care-mam-non-dat-nuoc-544169.html