After visiting the model project "Collecting waste from the sea to the shore to build a charity fund to support women and children in particularly difficult circumstances" implemented by the Women's Association of My Canh and Dong Duong residential areas (Dong Hoi ward), the President of the Provincial Women's Union, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, affirmed that this model has practical significance, clearly demonstrating the pioneering role and responsibility of female cadres and members in protecting the marine environment, reducing plastic waste, preserving a green, clean, and beautiful coastal landscape, and contributing to the protection of the marine ecosystem.
Through the activity of collecting waste from rivers and seas and bringing it ashore for proper processing, the model not only contributes to reducing environmental pollution but also raises awareness and a sense of responsibility among people in jointly protecting the living environment and preserving marine resources for present and future generations.
Along with My Canh and Dong Duong residential areas, other residential areas in the Bao Ninh peninsula, such as Sa Dong, Trung Binh, Ha Duong, Ha Thon, Ha Trung, and Cua Phu, have all responded to and implemented the model to contribute to protecting and cleaning the marine environment. Women members in coastal areas have been carrying out this meaningful activity for the past five years.
They not only persistently collect scrap materials from the sea and bring them ashore, but also expand their efforts to collect plastic waste from restaurants and shops, gathering it at a "green house"—a model aimed at reducing plastic waste and protecting the environment. Here, members sort and sell the waste to raise funds for charity.
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The Women's Association of My Canh residential area brings trash from the beach to shore - Photo: PV |
“It has become a routine; every month, the women's association members gather to collect plastic waste once. Everyone is enthusiastic and dedicated, volunteering their time. The funds raised by the associations each year become useful gifts for those less fortunate. This also serves as motivation and a source of joy, encouraging the women to continue their commitment to community activities,” said Nguyen Thi Hong, head of the My Canh residential area women's association.
Ms. Hong calculated that after one month, the association would conduct a cleanup campaign to collect plastic waste from the sea and restaurants, earning approximately 300-500 thousand dong; this would generate about 5 million dong in the charity fund annually. From this fund, the association would send gifts to those in need, including women members suffering from serious illnesses and facing difficult circumstances, disabled and orphaned children, and elderly people living alone in the area.
“I was diagnosed with diabetes at an early age, which led to complications that left me blind in both eyes. Although I can't clearly see the women who come to visit, I can feel their affection and warmth through their concrete actions and kind words of encouragement. Each time, it gives me more faith and motivates me to live better each day,” shared Ms. Nguyen Thi Tam (45 years old, residing in My Canh residential area).
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