Mottainai Charity Program gives scholarships to 281 children in difficult circumstances

Last weekend, at the Hoan Kiem Lake walking street area ( Hanoi ), Vietnam Women's Newspaper held the 10th Anniversary of the Mottainai Program - "Give love, Receive happiness" and awarded scholarships to children in difficult circumstances.

This event is part of a series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations (1973-2023), the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union (1930-2023) and the 75th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Vietnam Women's Newspaper (1948-2023).

Chương trình thiện nguyện Mottainai tặng học bổng cho 281 trẻ em có hoàn cảnh khó khăn

The program awarded 281 scholarships to disadvantaged children across the country, each worth 3 million VND and gifts. (Source: Organizing Committee)

Attending the program were Ms. Ha Thi Nga - Member of the Party Central Committee, President of the Vietnam Women's Union; Mr. Yamada Takio - Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam; Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa - former Member of the Party Central Committee, former President of the Vietnam Women's Union, President of the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Children's Rights; Ms. Bui Thi Hoa - President of the Vietnam Red Cross Society ; Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Huong, Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union; Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Quang - President of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises in Rural Industries in Vietnam...

Especially, there was the presence of nearly 300 orphans, children with disabilities due to traffic accidents, children in especially difficult circumstances, representing more than 280 children and 10 SOS children's houses/villages in 55 provinces and cities across the country.

At the program, Meritorious Artist Xuan Bac and MC Luong Giang interacted and shared with guests, children and people present at the walking street around Hoan Kiem Lake so that everyone could better understand the Mottainai program organized by Vietnam Women's Newspaper and, together with the Organizing Committee, spread the spirit of charity "Giving love - Receiving happiness" as well as honoring green lifestyle, the spirit of saving and avoiding waste.

The 10-year journey of the Mottainai Program organized by the Vietnam Women's Newspaper has connected kind and loving hearts together to raise the Mottainai fund "Give love - Receive happiness" to help children in difficult circumstances and less fortunate in life.

In Mottainai season 2023, the Program will award 281 scholarships to disadvantaged children across the country, each worth 3 million VND and gifts.

At the program, delegates, distinguished guests, and benefactors presented scholarships and gifts from the program to 47 orphans or direct victims of traffic accidents from 8 provinces/cities; and presented gifts to 10 open houses (each house received 30 million VND in cash and gifts).

For those who are unable to receive the scholarships in person, the Program will deliver the scholarships and gifts to them through local Women's Unions and the Central Press Distribution Company.

Many distinguished guests attending the Mottainai 2023 Program brought valuable, usable items to sell to raise funds for Mottainai to support children in difficult circumstances.

Speaking at the program, President of the Vietnam Women's Union Ha Thi Nga shared: "After this Festival, hopefully with the community's cooperation, another 'Mottainai Green Library' will open at Hoang Ngan Secondary School, Diem Mac Commune, Dinh Hoa District, Thai Nguyen Province.

Thanks to that, hundreds more ethnic minority children have benefited, while affirming the sustainability and strong spread of the program "Mottainai - Give love, receive happiness" initiated by Vietnam Women's Newspaper.

Chairwoman of the Vietnam Women's Union Ha Thi Nga and Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio visited the booth of famous Japanese origami artist Kazuma Takahashi. (Source: Organizing Committee)

Within the framework of the Mottainai Program 2023, there are also many booths held at the Mottainai Fair such as the booth of famous Japanese origami artist Kazuma Takahashi, President of the Japan Packaging Art Association.

Artist Kazuma Takahashi said that right after hearing about the meaning of the program from Japanese friends living and working in Vietnam, he decided to participate without hesitation in 2016.

The program also featured two special performances: Japanese singer Akari Nakatani – one of the four Ambassadors of the Program performed the song Hana wa saku (And the flowers will bloom); Beauty Queen Be Thi Bang danced with one leg to the song You raise me up performed by young violinist Pham An Phuc.

The Mottainai Run attracted the participation of more than 1,000 professional and amateur athletes and many celebrities. (Source: Organizing Committee)

Previously, on the morning of October 21, the Mottainai Run with the theme Run for strong kids was held with the participation of more than 1,000 professional and amateur athletes.

Participating in the race were Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union Nguyen Thi Minh Huong, Ambassador Mottainai 2023 - Meritorious Artist Xuan Bac and his son Bi Beo (Vo Nguyen), Ambassador Mottainai 2023 - Beauty Queen Be Thi Bang, actress Thanh Huong, MC - singer Kim Huyen Sam, actress Luong Giang, MC Manh Khang, actress Luu Huyen Trang...

After 9 seasons, the Mottainai Program of the Vietnam Women's Newspaper has become the largest program in Vietnam to donate used goods for humanitarian purposes and honor green lifestyles; attracting more than 500,000 participants, benefiting nearly 6,000 disadvantaged children.

The program received a Certificate of Merit from the Embassy of Japan and was awarded the 2017 Creative Women Award.

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