Accompanying and caring for children.

Creating a safe and healthy living environment and improving the quality of life for children has been identified by the Quang Ninh Provincial Youth Union as one of the important tasks in the work of protecting and caring for children; thereby helping them develop comprehensively both physically and mentally.

The Youth Union of the Provincial Public Security Department organized the "For Our Beloved Younger Siblings" Volunteer Day in 2023 in Dong Ngu commune, Tien Yen district.

According to Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union Nguyen Phuong Thao, activities to care for children continue to be innovated and creative; encouraging children to compete in learning well through many intellectual playgrounds; promoting the construction of friendly schools, models and activities to cultivate talents, and nurturing abilities... thereby helping children to learn and play safely in all aspects.

In response to the "Volunteer Day for Beloved Children," the youth of Quang Ninh province simultaneously launched many meaningful activities for children, focusing on three main areas: organizing recreational activities, creative experiences, and skill-building for children; organizing activities to protect, care for, and support children; and constructing projects and initiatives "For Beloved Children."

Accordingly, youth union branches at all levels have mobilized more than 200 gifts for disadvantaged children, donated 5 playgrounds for children with a total value of over 600 million VND; organized more than 50 activities to raise awareness about the Law on Children; organized medical examinations and check-ups; life skills classes, classes on preventing and combating abuse, injuries, drowning, and online safety skills. Youth teams in localities also conducted inspections and placed warning signs in areas with a high risk of drowning and injuries to children.

Notably, the Ha Long City Youth Union donated a playground project at Lan Be Park worth 150 million VND, and four playground projects in the communes of Gieng Day, Ha Khanh, Hung Thang, and Dong Son; and received 100 English language scholarships from the Ames Center worth over 700 million VND. The Tien Yen District Youth Union, in coordination with the Provincial Police Youth Union, organized the donation of 10 study corners and 25 gifts to disadvantaged children and students; and provided eye screening and consultation for over 300 children, students, and residents in Dong Ngu commune. The Youth Union of the Provincial Agencies and Enterprises Bloc also donated 20 gifts worth a total of 10 million VND to disadvantaged children in Dong Tien commune (Co To district)...

The Uong Bi City Youth Union provided 50 million VND in support for the construction of a "Red Scarf" house for the family of Duong Ngoc Mai (Da Bac area, Phuong Nam ward).

In addition, to help disadvantaged children, youth union branches at all levels have also called for and mobilized social resources to build "Red Scarf" houses. This has promptly encouraged and motivated the children to strive in life, study well, and become good children and excellent students. Duong Ngoc Mai (Da Bac area, Phuong Nam ward, Uong Bi city) shared: "I am very happy and excited to receive the attention and help from everyone to rebuild my family's house. This is a great encouragement that helps me to excel in my studies."

It is known that Mai's circumstances are very difficult. Her father suffers from mental illness, and her mother is in poor health, raising three children on her own. The old house where Mai's family lives is in serious disrepair. Sympathizing with her family's situation, the Uong Bi City Youth Union, in coordination with the Phuong Nam Ward People's Committee, conducted a survey and appealed to local departments, organizations, and other benevolent units to contribute to building a "Red Scarf" house for Mai's family.

The house, completed in July 2022, has an area of 30 square meters and a total cost of over 130 million VND. Of this amount, the Uong Bi City Youth Union contributed 50 million VND, the Phuong Nam Ward Youth Union contributed 15 million VND, Quang Ninh Cement and Construction Company donated 10 tons of cement, the Phuong Nam Ward Fundraising Committee for the Poor contributed 5 million VND, and the Ward Farmers' Association provided sanitary equipment worth 2.2 million VND.

Practical and effective programs and activities have contributed to enhancing the role of youth organizations in caring for and educating children; helping them to excel in their studies and learn to love and share.

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