Spread love throughout the land.

Thousands of young people across the country actively joined Fly To Sky in sharing the atmosphere and joy of Tet (Lunar New Year) with children in border regions.

"Tet by Hand" is a campaign calling on the community to donate candies, melon seeds, jams, and canned foods that are still in good condition, unused, and within their expiration dates (fresh food is not accepted) to bring love to underprivileged children and minimize food waste after Tet.

A valuable lesson about compassion.

"Tet Hand-in-Hand" is a program implemented by the Fly To Sky Charity Group, under the coordination and sponsorship of the National Volunteer Center (Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union) and with the support and cooperation of many volunteer clubs, teams, groups, organizations, and individuals.

Minh Châu (left) not only contributed material goods but also actively spread the "Tet by hand" message to those around her. Photo: PHUC LE

The organizers have set up over 40 direct collection points in 12 provinces and cities, including Gia Lai, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Ha Nam, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Dong Thap, Can Tho, Hai Phong, Binh Duong, Lam Dong, Quang Nam, and Nam Dinh. In addition, there are also postal collection points announced on the "Tet Chuyen Tay" fanpage and the website flytoskycharity.vn. This is the 4th time "Tet Chuyen Tay" has been implemented. The campaign quickly attracted a large number of volunteers and supporters, mostly students.

Hong Phuc (left) is happy to contribute to this meaningful campaign.

Volunteer Nguyen Thuy Hang (from Gia Lai province) learned about the "Tet by Hand" campaign through social media. The 20-year-old believes nothing is better than starting the new year with a good deed and earnestly wants to do something for the less fortunate so they can have a more fulfilling spring. "Thanks to volunteering for the campaign, I've had many valuable experiences and learned lessons about compassion and the spirit of community service," Hang recounted.

Nguyen Hong Phuc (a student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy) was moved by his contribution to the program. Phuc personally handed out boxes of cakes at the receiving point – a place filled with warmth and positive energy. Phuc confided: "Witnessing the volunteers busily arranging each gift with such care, I believe that every act of sharing, no matter how small, is precious." The program helped Phuc realize that Tet is not only about reuniting with loved ones but also an opportunity to spread goodness and bring people closer together.

A meaningful gift

After each Lunar New Year, many families have leftover candies, jams, and other food items. And these food items can continue to bring joy when they become gifts for children in border areas.

After receiving the items, Fly To Sky carefully sorts them to ensure their usability and condition before dividing them into smaller portions and donating them to the "March at the Border" program, scheduled to take place in March 2025.

For Linh Dan (left), "Tet hand-in-hand" is a beautiful memory of her youth.

Dinh Linh Dan (Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for Gifted Students) is one of the youngest volunteers. Born in 2010, she affirms that the "Tet Handover" program is an incredibly memorable experience. Contributing to a large-scale charity program for the first time, and meeting many like-minded individuals, Dan has accumulated valuable soft skills. Despite the heavy workload, constant travel, and sometimes having to stay up late to complete tasks, Dan remains undeterred. "The enthusiasm of the volunteer team has given me extra motivation," Dan expressed.

Le Minh Chau (a student at Hung Vuong Specialized High School, Pleiku City, Gia Lai Province) hopes that the "Tet Sharing" program will become widely known. When Chau explained the meaning of the program, parents and relatives were very enthusiastic and brought unopened portions of sweets, jams, milk, etc., to the recipients. Chau said: "This is the first time, and certainly not the last, that we will support the campaign. We feel fortunate to be a part of the message: Tet is about giving – Joy remains!" Chau herself enthusiastically became an "ambassador," spreading the word about the "Tet Sharing" program to others.

"Tet by Hand" is accepting donations until March 2nd, 2025. Individuals who contribute to the campaign will receive a certificate of support as a token of appreciation.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/lan-toa-yeu-thuong-khap-moi-mien-196250208200529423.htm