The 'Sponsor Children' project is not affiliated with the National Volunteer Center.

On December 12th, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union issued an official statement regarding the "Feeding Children" project (a project supporting meals for disadvantaged students), in response to public concerns about transparency and the connection between this project and the National Volunteer Center (a unit directly under the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union).

According to the announcement, the National Volunteer Center does not implement, coordinate, or supervise the "Nurture Children" project. The National Volunteer Center's function is to connect and guide the activities of volunteer clubs and groups in the community; it does not manage or control the finances of these groups. Mr. Hoang Hoa Trung's "Niềm Tin" (Faith) volunteer group is only one member of a network of volunteer groups. The "Nurture Children" project, founded and run by Mr. Hoang Hoa Trung, is an independent project of the group. The association is reviewing Mr. Hoang Hoa Trung's use of the phrase "implemented by the National Volunteer Center" in the project's communication.

The announcement also clarified: In some coordinated programs implementing social welfare projects in disadvantaged areas, the National Volunteer Center has received socialized resources, including funds mobilized by Mr. Hoang Hoa Trung's group. These received funds were all agreed upon, fully documented, and implemented in accordance with the law. These activities are not part of the "Nurturing Children" project, but rather separate projects coordinated according to specific agreements.

The Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union also stated: The "Supporting Children in Nghe An " project, organized independently by Ms. Do Thi Nga (Nghe An province), is not an activity of the National Volunteer Center. Ms. Do Thi Nga was previously nominated by volunteer clubs to participate in the Standing Committee of the National Volunteer Network in the Central region. This position is only for internal coordination within the network and is not a basis for soliciting sponsorships or representing the Center in any private projects. Any use of this title (if any) by Ms. Nga to solicit funds for a personal project is impersonation and is outside the authority or management of the Center.

The Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union recognizes the great need for spontaneous volunteer activities in the community, most of which bring positive value. However, practice shows that a comprehensive legal framework is needed to ensure transparency, accountability, and safety for organizations and individuals participating in volunteer activities.

The Association recommends that relevant authorities promptly issue regulations to provide volunteer clubs, teams, and groups, as well as organizations, with a solid legal basis for carrying out volunteer activities. In the future, the Association will strengthen supervision, guidance, and support for volunteer clubs and teams within the National Volunteer Center network, aiming to improve the effectiveness and transparency of community service activities. The Association expresses its hope to continue receiving the support of organizations and individuals to ensure that volunteer activities are implemented effectively and widely.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/du-an-nuoi-emkhong-thuoc-trung-tam-tinh-nguyen-quoc-gia-20251212162141181.htm