Warmth from a wedding comes to students in flooded areas of Gia Lai and Khanh Hoa

On the afternoon of November 24, Thanh Nien Newspaper presented financial support to students in flood-hit areas of Khanh Hoa and Gia Lai provinces, those in difficult circumstances and whose families suffered a lot of damage in recent natural disasters.

Hơi ấm từ một đám cưới đến với học sinh vùng lũ Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa - Ảnh 1. — *Thanh Nien* Newspaper gave 20 million VND to Dien An 1 Primary School ( Khanh Hoa ) while the school was still cleaning up after the flood.

These gifts came from a special gesture: the family of Mr. Nguyen Van Cau and Mrs. Phan Thi Oanh, the groom's parents at the wedding of the young couple Nguyen Phan Viet Thinh - Maria Nguyen Kim Nhung (HCMC). The family spent all 500 million VND in wedding gifts to support people affected by floods. Through Thanh Nien Newspaper, the money was distributed to people in flood-affected areas of Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak and Gia Lai.

Flooded students return to class with lingering worries

In the eastern Gia Lai region (formerly Binh Dinh province) still covered in mud, a working group of Thanh Nien Newspaper and Gia Lai Provincial Youth Union was present at Au Co Primary School (Quy Nhon Tay Ward) and Cat Chanh Secondary School (Ngo May Commune) to give 100 gifts to students in the flood-affected areas. Each gift is worth 1 million VND, a small amount but full of sharing while the children's families are still struggling after storm No. 13 and the recent historic flood.

After many days of interruption due to deep flooding, on the morning of November 24, students of Au Co Primary School returned to class. In the afternoon of the same day, when the working group visited, Ms. Nguyen Dang Thi Thu Hoa, Provincial Party Committee member, Secretary of the Quy Nhon Tay Ward Party Committee, also attended and encouraged the students.

Hơi ấm từ một đám cưới đến với học sinh vùng lũ Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa - Ảnh 2. — Ms. Nguyen Dang Thi Thu Hoa, Provincial Party Committee member, Secretary of Quy Nhon Tay Ward Party Committee, presented gifts and encouraged students in flood-affected areas.

Hơi ấm từ một đám cưới đến với học sinh vùng lũ Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa - Ảnh 3. — Mr. Ly Anh Viet, Deputy Secretary of Gia Lai Provincial Youth Union, presented gifts to students of Au Co Primary School.

Mr. Nguyen Kim Duc Hien, Principal of Au Co Primary School, said that storm No. 13 and the flood on the night of November 18 and early morning of November 19 caused heavy damage to people in areas 5 and 6 of Quy Nhon Tay Ward (where the school's students live).

"About 70 houses had their roofs blown off, including 15 houses with almost all their roofs blown off. The school also had its classroom roof blown off. Just after it was repaired, the flood came again," said Mr. Hien.

During the recent flood, water rose from half a floor to the roof of many students' houses. 195 students were severely affected. By the afternoon of November 24, 76 households were still isolated and their houses were still flooded. At noon on November 24, the school leaders and the Parents' Association presented 120 gifts including rice, cakes, milk, etc. and 40 warm blankets to the affected and isolated households.

On the morning of November 24, 152 students were unable to go to school, and the school was unable to contact all of their families. In the difficult situation, the school contacted many benefactors for support. However, it was still not guaranteed, many students had to wear old clothes to school.

As for textbooks, from the beginning, the school proactively prioritized donations of old books and sponsorship from benefactors, so there were enough for all students to study from the first day of school. As for the books and pens that students went to school on the morning of November 24, the school temporarily gave each student 5 books and 1 pen.

Hơi ấm từ một đám cưới đến với học sinh vùng lũ Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa - Ảnh 4. — According to Mr. Nguyen Kim Duc Hien, Principal of Au Co Primary School, many students have to wear old clothes to school after two natural disasters.

Knowing the humane gesture of Mr. Nguyen Van Cau's family and Mrs. Phan Thi Oanh, Mrs. Nguyen Dang Thi Thu Hoa, Mr. Nguyen Kim Duc Hien, teachers and students were all very moved. Mr. Hien, on behalf of the school, thanked Mr. Cau's family, Thanh Nien Newspaper and Gia Lai Provincial Youth Union.

On the afternoon of November 24, Mr. Nguyen Kim Duc Hien sent a letter of thanks to the family of Mr. Nguyen Van Cau and Mrs. Phan Thi Oanh. According to Mr. Hien, this noble gesture not only shows the heart of sharing, the spirit of "the rich help the poor" imbued with the fine tradition of the nation, but also spreads a message full of humanity about community responsibility, about turning the joy of the family's important day into practical actions to help those in difficult circumstances.

"The school believes that this act of kindness will be a strong source of influence, contributing to fostering good values in society. We wish the young couple a hundred years of happiness, a peaceful and prosperous family, and continued support for volunteer activities for the community," Mr. Hien wrote.

Hơi ấm từ một đám cưới đến với học sinh vùng lũ Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa - Ảnh 5. — Cat Chanh Secondary School's roof was blown off in storm No. 13 and has not been repaired yet.

Hơi ấm từ một đám cưới đến với học sinh vùng lũ Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa - Ảnh 6. — *Thanh Nien* Newspaper gives money to students of Cat Chanh Secondary School

At Cat Chanh Secondary School, after storm No. 13, the roof of classroom A was blown off. Before it could be repaired, floodwaters flooded in again, causing desks, chairs, teaching equipment, and student books to become inundated.

"The school has 352 students, most of whom were affected. Some students lost all their books to the flood. What is worrying is that on the afternoon of November 24, the water started to rise again," said Mr. Tran Dinh Can, Principal of Cat Chanh Secondary School.

Hơi ấm từ một đám cưới đến với học sinh vùng lũ Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa - Ảnh 7. — On the afternoon of November 24, students of Cat Chanh Secondary School arrived at school when flood waters began to rise again.

School flooded 2-3 meters, students left empty-handed

On the same day, Thanh Nien Newspaper visited 5 schools that were deeply flooded in Tay Nha Trang Ward, Bac Nha Trang Ward and Dien Khanh Commune (Khanh Hoa). Here, the flood rose 2-3 meters, sweeping away or damaging almost all equipment. Thanh Nien Newspaper gave 20 million VND to each school, also from the support of Mr. Cau and Ms. Oanh's family.

The principals shared with sadness that the families of students in this area were deeply flooded, their household items were damaged or lost. Many students were left with nothing, without books or pens to go to school. Some students had to stay with relatives because their houses were completely destroyed.

Hơi ấm từ một đám cưới đến với học sinh vùng lũ Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa - Ảnh 8. — *Thanh Nien* Newspaper donated 20 million VND to Vinh Phuong 1 Primary School.

Mr. Pham Dinh Quang, Principal of Vinh Thanh Primary School (Western Nha Trang Ward), said that the school is located in the lowest area and suffered heavy damage. The floodwaters rose up to 2 meters, submerging and damaging all the televisions, tables, chairs, and electronic equipment; nearly 100 meters of the fence surrounding the school also collapsed.

More than 1,335 students (33 classes) of Vinh Thanh Primary School have been absent from school since November 17 and the date of their return is currently unknown. "I am very worried because most of the students live in the flood zone, their books and clothes may have been washed away or completely damaged. The road to school for them after the flood will be extremely difficult," said Mr. Quang.

Hơi ấm từ một đám cưới đến với học sinh vùng lũ Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa - Ảnh 9. — *Thanh Nien* Newspaper donated 20 million VND to Vinh Thanh Primary School

In Dien An commune, Mr. Pham Dinh Trong, Principal of Dien An 1 Primary School, could not hide his sadness when talking to Thanh Nien . The entire library, books, newspapers and administrative records on the ground floor were submerged by floodwaters and 100% damaged. Expensive teaching equipment such as televisions and printers also suffered the same fate.

"In the deep flood area, the children were left with almost nothing, their books and blackboard pens were washed away, and their clothes were also damaged. This gift from Thanh Nien readers is a timely support for the students of the school. The school sincerely thanks Thanh Nien readers for their noble gesture and promises that this money will be used for the right purpose of buying books and pens for the children," Mr. Trong emotionally shared.

Hơi ấm từ một đám cưới đến với học sinh vùng lũ Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa - Ảnh 10. — *Thanh Nien* Newspaper donated 20 million VND to Dien Phu 2 Primary School.

Hơi ấm từ một đám cưới đến với học sinh vùng lũ Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa - Ảnh 11. — *Thanh Nien* Newspaper donated 20 million VND to Dien An 2 Primary School.

In the coming time, Thanh Nien Newspaper will continue to coordinate with localities in Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak, Gia Lai, bringing practical gifts to each household and each child, contributing to helping students in flood-affected areas stabilize their studies soon and their families recover soon after the historic flood.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hoi-am-tu-mot-dam-cuoi-den-voi-hoc-sinh-vung-lu-gia-lai-khanh-hoa-185251124222029608.htm