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 and notebooks into sets to donate to students in flood-affected areas. Photo: MEN NGUYEN

Together for students in flood-affected areas

Witnessing students' books and notebooks getting soaked due to flooding, Ms. Mai Thi Thach Thao (from Hoi An) launched a fundraising campaign through social media. Her simple yet heartwarming appeal quickly spread throughout the community.

Just a few days after the campaign was launched, hundreds of textbooks from grades 1 to 12 and thousands of new notebooks and school supplies were donated. Among them, more than 1,000 books and notebooks were donated by Ms. Nhu Hang (Quy Nhon ward, Gia Lai province). Many parents, teachers, and local residents also joined hands to contribute, spreading the spirit of "mutual support" and working together for students in flood-affected areas.

Ms. Thao established three collection points at the following addresses: 190 Dien Bien Phu, Thanh Ha ward (formerly); 166 Tran Nhat Duat, Cam Chau ward (formerly); and 21 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Cam Nam ward (formerly), so that parents could easily come to pick up books and school supplies for their children.

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

From early morning, stacks of brand-new, colorful books and notebooks were neatly arranged, waiting for those in need, creating a vibrant yet heartwarming scene amidst the days when Hoi An's ancient town was besieged by floods.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Anh (from Nam Phuoc commune), whose two children are in secondary school, rowed his boat over to receive books and school supplies upon hearing about the distribution point. He shared: “My house was flooded almost up to the mezzanine, all the books were swept away, leaving nothing for my children to go to school with. The past few days have been incredibly difficult; I didn't know how my children could continue their studies. Seeing the philanthropists standing here handing out books, I felt a sense of hope that the children would soon be able to return to school amidst all the difficulties after the flood.”

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

Ms. Le Thi Hong Lan, residing in Bung hamlet, Dien Ban Bac ward, also took the initiative to call for support in providing uniforms for students in flood-affected areas. Not only did she call for donations, but she also went to students' homes to collect clothes and uniforms, promptly distributing them to those in need.

When the mechanics are "busy"

Rising floodwaters damaged many refrigerators, washing machines, and electronic appliances, prompting the Dien Ban Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Brotherhood to quickly join forces to support affected residents.

The Dien Ban Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Brotherhood shares resources with flood-affected residents. Photo: MEN NGUYEN

At the Ngoc Tam neighborhood cultural center in An Thang ward, for three consecutive days, the Dien Ban Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Brotherhood provided free inspection and repair services for over 200 refrigerators, washing machines, and other appliances, helping local residents quickly return to normal life.

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

Mr. Thi added that, due to the large number of damaged devices, the team will continue repairs for another two days and hopes to receive the cooperation of refrigeration technicians in the area.

Mr. Huynh Van Tri, a member of the Dien Ban Refrigeration and Electrical Appliance Repair Association, also records videos providing instructions and tips for repairing refrigerators and other electrical appliances, then posts them on social media. His goal is to help people check and handle minor malfunctions at home, minimizing risks and saving costs.

Mr. Tri's detailed instructional videos have garnered significant community attention. Many households expressed their gratitude for Mr. Tri's sharing of practical knowledge and experience in repairing refrigeration equipment damaged by flooding.

On his personal Facebook page, Huynh Dinh Bao, a motorbike repairman in Da Nang city, shared: "From 5:30 to 6:30 AM on October 30th, if motorbike repairmen can arrange it, please gather at 323 Hoang Dieu Street, then we will all set off to provide free motorbike repair services for people in the heavily flooded areas of Duy Xuyen."

Hundreds of electrical appliances were repaired for the local people by the repairmen. Photo: MEN NGUYEN

Bao's information quickly received a positive response from 30 mechanics in the area, who together formed the Da Nang Mechanics' Brotherhood. The group set off, bringing their professional skills and dedication to help people in the flooded areas.

Mr. Bao said: “The motorcycle repair support program received 5 boxes of engine oil donated by Mr. Tran Ngoc Dung. The mechanics have replaced the oil, air filters, and spark plugs for free on hundreds of motorcycles belonging to residents of Duy Xuyen commune. For cases where the vehicles are severely damaged and cannot be repaired on the spot, the team will transport them to the workshop for further repairs.”

More than 20 motorbike mechanics from Thang Binh commune were also present in Binh Dao area, Thang An commune, enthusiastically repairing damaged motorbikes for the local people. After completing the work in Binh Dao, the group of mechanics continued on to Hoi An to assist more households.

Students from the Automotive Engineering department of Dong A University also formed a team to repair flooded vehicles for free for the public, with 50 students participating. This team worked 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). Prior to this, the team had also provided assistance in Hue City from October 29th to 31st...

The spirit of solidarity, sharing, and proactive action of the entire community has created a collective strength, proving that even amidst natural disasters, human kindness remains warm and pervasive.

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