Accompanying child care and upbringing

The competition had 12 teams, 48 parents who are fathers with children studying at schools with 893 children benefiting from the program. The schools established fathers' groups, each group was in charge of a cooking session. Through the competition, the children were very excited to see their fathers come to school to cook, and enjoy the dishes prepared by their fathers.

At Ban Bo Kindergarten, Ban Bo Commune, fathers arrived very early to participate in the contest. Mr. Vang Van Din - Team Leader shared: When the school launched the contest, I was very touched and somewhat confused because I was afraid that I was an ethnic minority and a man and was clumsy at cooking. But with the encouragement of the teachers, I decided to participate. I thought that if I did not participate in this contest, I would not know when I would have the opportunity to express my feelings for my 5-year-old daughter. Thank you CARE Project for giving me the opportunity to express my love for my child in front of a crowd, helping me have the motivation to overcome prejudices when sharing housework, taking care of my children's education, especially understanding and sharing the work with women in raising young children in today's modern society.

The fathers of the Dong Doi group, Ban Bo Kindergarten participated in the "Dad as a chef" contest.

To successfully carry out the contest, Ban Bo Kindergarten has developed a plan, listed a reasonable and balanced menu, ensuring nutrition for children. Four teams were established with funny and lovely names such as: Great Dads, Happy Dads, Teammates, Big Family. Accompanying the teams and groups are the school health team and school catering staff. Teacher Phung Thi Phuong - Principal of Ban Bo Kindergarten said: With the support of the CARE Project, the "Dad as a Chef" contest brings many benefits not only to fathers but also improves the quality of meals for children. We sincerely thank the CARE Project for supporting the school financially and materially, while raising community awareness of the role of the family, especially fathers in cooking, taking care of meals for the family, and coordinating with the school ineducating children. Hopefully in the future the school will continue to receive attention from the project so that fathers can have more interesting experiences.

In the 2024-2025 school year, Binh Lu Kindergarten in Binh Lu commune has 14 classes with 286 students. Mr. Dang Van Thuy, father of Dang Xuan Phuc, a 3-year-old student, excitedly said: This is the first time I have participated in the "Dad as a chef" contest. My team members and I have been able to directly cook for our children at school. I had the opportunity to bond with other fathers with my children in an educational environment. Through this meaningful activity, I understand more about my children's eating, sleeping, and studying at school. I am also very secure when my children study here.

Children of Binh Lu Kindergarten enjoy food prepared by their fathers.

Comrade Khoang Thi Thanh Nga - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, President of the Provincial Women's Union said: With the aim of organizing activities with the participation of fathers in childcare, creating conditions for men to share the burden of unpaid work with women, in recent times, the Provincial Women's Union has coordinated with the CARE Project to organize many activities aimed at improving the quality of life such as Cooking Competition, Happy Road Run... which has helped connect family members, create gender equality and improve the economic position of ethnic minority women. With the support of the CARE Project, it has brought many benefits not only to fathers but also improved the quality of meals for children in preschools.

Leaders of the Provincial Women's Union and Ban Bo Kindergarten congratulated the fathers who won prizes at the "Dad as a chef" contest.

The "Dad as Chef" contest has ended, but its value and meaning will remain forever with sacred feelings that are difficult to express in words. The contest has helped fathers realize more clearly their own and their family's responsibilities in cooperating with the school to raise their children, thereby multiplying love, creating a solid foundation for a comprehensive learning and development environment.

Source: https://baolaichau.vn/xa-hoi/dong-hanh-cham-soc-nuoi-day-tre-1208799