Helping children in disadvantaged areas realize their dreams.

Children are the future of the country, and ensuring the best possible living, learning, and development environment for them, especially children in remote areas and ethnic minority communities, is always a top priority.

In Son La , a mountainous province with many particularly disadvantaged communes, efforts to mobilize social resources to support children have achieved remarkable results, contributing to narrowing the development gap between regions and illuminating dreams.

Coordinated attention from all levels and sectors

Son La province has always given special attention to mobilizing social resources to support children in particularly disadvantaged communes in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. This attention is not only reflected in policies but also in the close coordination between departments and agencies, especially the Education sector.

The Department of Education and Training of Son La province has played a proactive and positive role in disseminating and thoroughly understanding documents, projects, and programs from the central and provincial governments related to mobilizing social resources.

Muong La High School donated tablet computers to underprivileged students as part of the "Wireless Computers for Children" program.

Information was disseminated widely and promptly to all officials, teachers, and staff in the education sector at the local level, creating a synchronized network from the provincial to the grassroots level. Close coordination with agencies, units, and localities helped to effectively implement support packages, especially in improving the nutritional status of preschool children and primary school students in particularly disadvantaged communes in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

In addition, the education sector has proactively implemented communication and educational activities to raise awareness and responsibility within the community regarding the protection and care of children. These activities focus on core issues such as healthcare, nutrition, accident and injury prevention, and self-protection skills for children. Communication methods are diverse, ranging from leaflets and television reports to social media and direct communication at schools, ensuring that information reaches a wide audience and is effective.

The fruits of social resources

During the period 2019-2025, Son La province and its education sector implemented many practical policies to support children in particularly disadvantaged communes. These policies were mainly integrated from local budgets, social contributions, and national target programs, creating a synergistic effect.

One of the outstanding successes was the mobilization of funds and in-kind donations through the "Wireless and Computers for Children" program. With a total of over 24 billion VND in received funding from various sources, the program purchased and delivered 9,952 tablet computers to students. This not only helps them access technology and knowledge but also opens up equal learning opportunities in the digital age.

In addition, many meaningful projects have been completed thanks to social resources, a prime example being the "Beautiful School for Children" project No. 33 in Lay village, Tan Xuan commune, with a total cost of over 606 million VND. These spacious and clean schools are not only places of learning but also a source of motivation and joy for students in disadvantaged areas.

Children in ethnic minority areas of Son La province receive attention from all levels and sectors.

Significant progress has also been made in healthcare and nutrition for children, with the introduction of meaningful programs providing free milk to over 1,500 disadvantaged children, contributing to improving their physical health and well-being.

The "Nurturing Children in Moc Chau" project, implemented by the Youth Union of the Son La Provincial Police, has provided meal allowances to thousands of underprivileged preschool and primary school children. In 2024, the project supported 6,486 children, and this number increased to 8,963 children in 2025 across 55 preschools in five former districts of Son La province: Bac Yen, Muong La, Thuan Chau, Moc Chau, Van Ho, and Mai Son. With an allowance of 6,800 VND per child per day, the project has significantly contributed to ensuring the children's nutrition, helping them have enough energy for learning and playing.

Through diverse and effective support activities, the lives of ethnic minority children in particularly disadvantaged communes have improved significantly. Basic services have been enhanced, from nutritious meals and school supplies to warm winter clothing and school facilities.

Source: https://phunuvietnam.vn/chap-canh-uoc-mo-cho-tre-em-vung-kho-khan-20250717224702663.htm