When the community helps each other...

Flood recovery work is underway across the affected areas. Many volunteer groups and kind individuals are urgently helping people repair motorbikes and electrical appliances. Along with that, books, uniforms, and school supplies are being handed out to students so they can return to school soon.

Volunteers rearrange books into sets to give to students in flood-affected areas. Photo: MEN NGUYEN

Together for flood-affected students

Seeing students’ books and notebooks getting wet due to the flood, Ms. Mai Thi Thach Thao (from Hoi An) called for donations through social media. Ms. Thao’s simple but warm appeal quickly spread strongly in the community.

Just a few days after launching, hundreds of textbooks from grades 1 to 12 and thousands of new notebooks and learning tools were donated. Of these, more than 1,000 books and notebooks were donated by Ms. Nhu Hang (Quy Nhon ward, Gia Lai province). Many parents, teachers and local people also joined hands to contribute, spreading the spirit of "the rich help the poor", working together for students in flood-affected areas.

Ms. Thao set up three reception points at the following addresses: 190 Dien Bien Phu, Thanh Ha ward (old); 166 Tran Nhat Duat, Cam Chau ward (old); 21 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Cam Nam ward (old), so that parents can easily come and receive books for their children.

Ms. Thao was present at a donation point. Photo: Men Nguyen

From early morning, stacks of brand new books are neatly arranged, full of color, waiting for those who need them to come and receive them, creating a vibrant and heartwarming scene in the midst of the days when Hoi An ancient town was surrounded by floods.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Anh (in Nam Phuoc commune) has two children in secondary school. When he heard about the book support point, he swam over by boat to receive it. He shared: “My house was flooded almost up to the mezzanine, all the books were washed away, there was nothing left for my children to go to school. The past few days have been really difficult, I don’t know how my children can continue studying. When I saw the benefactors standing here handing out books, I felt the hope that the children will soon be able to return to school amidst the difficulties after the flood.”

Sharing the spirit of sharing and supporting students in flood-affected areas, Do Xuan Thao Bookstore (78 Ton Duc Thang, Hoi An Tay Ward) donated textbooks to students whose books were wet or damaged.

Ms. Le Thi Hong Lan in Bung hamlet, Dien Ban Bac ward also called for support for uniforms for students in flooded areas. Not only did she call, she also went to their homes to receive clothes and uniforms, promptly giving them to students in need...

When the mechanic is “busy”

Rising water damaged many refrigerators, washing machines, and electronic devices. Dien Ban Refrigeration Association quickly joined hands to support affected people.

Dien Ban Refrigeration Association shares with people in flood-hit areas. Photo: MEN NGUYEN

At the cultural house of Ngoc Tam block, An Thang ward, for three consecutive days, the Dien Ban Refrigeration Association came to check and repair more than 200 refrigerators, washing machines, etc. for free, helping people in the area to soon stabilize their lives.

Mr. Thai Viet Thi, a member of the Dien Ban Refrigeration Association, shared: “We want to contribute a small part to help people overcome difficulties. Just a repaired refrigerator or washing machine will make their lives much more comfortable after the flood days.”

Mr. Thi added that due to the large number of damaged devices, the association will continue to repair them for two more days, and hopes to receive the cooperation of electricians around the area.

Mr. Huynh Van Tri, a member of the Dien Ban Refrigeration Association, also recorded videos of instructions and notes on repairing refrigerators and electrical equipment and posted them on social networks. His goal is to help people check and handle minor damage at home, limit risks and save costs.

Mr. Tri’s detailed instructional videos have received a lot of attention from the community. Many households were moved when Mr. Tri shared his knowledge and practical experience in repairing refrigeration equipment when the equipment was affected by floodwaters.

On his personal Facebook, Mr. Huynh Dinh Bao, a motorbike repairman in Da Nang city, shared the following content: "From 5:30 to 6:30 am on October 30, if you can arrange, please gather at 323 Hoang Dieu, then depart together to participate in repairing motorbikes for free for people in the heavily flooded areas of Duy Xuyen."

Hundreds of electrical devices were repaired by workers for the people. Photo: MEN NGUYEN

Mr. Bao's information quickly received a positive response from 30 auto mechanics in the area, they together established the Da Nang Auto Mechanic Brotherhood Group. The group set out to bring their professional skills and dedication to help people in flooded areas.

Mr. Bao said: “The motorbike repair support program has received 5 barrels of oil donated by Mr. Tran Ngoc Dung. The mechanics have changed the oil, air filters and spark plugs for free for hundreds of motorbikes of the people of Duy Xuyen commune. For cases where the motorbikes are seriously damaged and cannot be repaired on the spot, the group will take them to the workshop to continue the repair.”

More than 20 motorbike mechanics from Thang Binh commune were also present in Binh Dao area, Thang An commune, enthusiastically repairing damaged motorbikes for people. After completing the work in Binh Dao, the team continued on to Hoi An to support many other households.

Students of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering - Dong A University also formed a team to repair flooded cars for free for people with 50 students participating, carried out at Nguyen Khuyen High School (An Thang Ward), Nguyen Trai High School (Hoi An Tay Ward), Pham Phu Thu High School (Go Noi Commune) and Do Dang Tuyen High School (Dai Loc Commune). Before that, this team also "marched" to support in Hue city from October 29 to 31...

The spirit of solidarity, sharing and initiative of the whole community has created a total strength, proving that in the midst of natural disasters, people's hearts are always warm and spreading.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/khi-cong-dong-tuong-tro-3309116.html