The young generation Gen Z, born in the digital age, is not only a passive recipient of information but has become a pioneer in volunteer and relief work. It is worth mentioning that not all sharing is measured by great material value; with creativity, enthusiasm and community responsibility, Gen Z has shown "many meaningful ways of sharing", proving that sincere contributions are priceless.
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| Students of Le Quy Don - Tan Mai High School (Tam Hiep Ward) load relief goods onto the truck. Photo: DVCC |
Small gift, big meaning
Most of Gen Z are still students, without a stable income to contribute large sums of money. However, they have found strength in the smallest things: personal savings and enthusiastic youth. The actions of students at Le Quy Don - Tan Mai High School (Tam Hiep Ward) are a clear proof.
Responding to the school's call, students proactively participated in donating. In just a short time, the number of donated items exceeded expectations: 145 boxes of noodles, 25 boxes of milk, 23 boxes of mineral water, and hundreds of sets of clothes, books, blankets, and medicines. All were transferred to the Tam Hiep Ward Police Station to be delivered to people who were severely affected by natural disasters.
Le Hoang Thao My, a student of class 11B10, shared: “When I saw the school launching a fundraising campaign to support people in flood-hit areas, I used my savings to buy a box of instant noodles. Instead of using that money to go out or drink milk tea, I used it to do something more meaningful. I feel very happy to have contributed something and hope that my fellow countrymen will overcome this difficult period.”
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| Le Hoang Thao My, a student of class 11B10, Le Quy Don High School - Tan Mai (Tam Hiep ward) used her savings to buy a box of instant noodles to give to the people. Photo: NVCC |
During the process of sorting and packaging relief gifts, Vo Phuong Loan Vy, a student of class 12C12, came up with a very humane way: writing wishes and words of encouragement on the boxes. This idea came naturally when Vy looked at the boxes of noodles and packages of clothes that were neatly arranged, but somewhat "monotonous". She confided: "I think the people in the flooded area must be very tired. If when they receive the gift boxes, they see a few lines wishing them peace and a quick recovery, they will probably feel warmer. Even though they are just small messages, I hope I can bring a little spirit to everyone."
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| Vo Phuong Loan Vy (far left), a student of class 12C12, Le Quy Don - Tan Mai High School (Tam Hiep ward) and her friends arrange goods. Photo: NVCC |
So on each packaged box, Vy carefully writes each line: “The hardship will pass”, “Dear Southern compatriots”, or on the books sent to the children, Vy will write “Wishing you all to get many 10s”. The simple student handwriting but containing sincere feelings will certainly be a great comfort and encouragement to the recipient.
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| Messages of love and encouragement to people affected by natural disasters and floods. Photo: NVCC |
Not only does Vy actively use social media to spread the spirit of community support, she also actively uses social media as a channel to spread the spirit of community support. In an era of widespread fake news and many unverified calls, Vy is especially careful in sharing. "I only post articles from official sources such as Government Information Facebook, Dong Nai Newspaper, local Tuoi Tre... with the hope that many people will know about difficult cases that need help, reputable reception points, to avoid confusion or being taken advantage of" - Vy said.
Dong Nai students contribute youth and knowledge to help compatriots
Not only in schools, the volunteer movement has also spread strongly in the community. At the Cultural House of Trang Dai Ward, Dong Nai Province, during the two weekends, local people and youths washed dong leaves, banana leaves, wrapped banh chung and banh tet all night to give to people in flood-affected areas.
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| Young people join in wrapping cakes at Trang Dai Ward Cultural House on the evening of November 22. Photo: Minh Hanh |
In particular, this activity also has the participation of many young people from Dong Nai, some of whom are studying at university in Ho Chi Minh City. In the morning they go to school, in the afternoon they take the bus home, and in the evening they help wrap cakes with the locals with the hope of making a small contribution.
Le Thi Thanh Hai (20 years old), a student at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, said: “I finished school at 1am and was here to wrap cakes with everyone at 5am. Although I was a bit tired, I was happy because I was able to do something meaningful. I couldn’t go all the way to help directly, but I hope I can contribute my small efforts to do something for the people in the flooded areas.”
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| Le Thi Thanh Hai (black shirt) and Nguyen Thu Ha (red shirt) help clean leaves to wrap banh chung. Photo: Minh Hanh |
Similarly, Nguyen Thu Ha (20 years old), a student at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education, also arrived early at the Trang Dai Ward Cultural House to help sort and arrange goods and wrap cakes. What moved Ha the most was that in the flooded area, many of her friends also had families suffering from flooding and property loss. The images her friends sent via social networks, with water rising in their houses and families having to evacuate in the middle of the night, made her feel worried and anxious.
“Not only do I see it on the news, but my friends are also from Dak Lak , and are living in the same storm and flood situation, so I understand the loss and pain of the people” - Thu Ha shared. This has become the driving force that urged Thu Ha to do something to support her fellow countrymen.
Not only contributing manpower in logistics activities, another segment of Gen Z also directly applies professional knowledge to help people overcome damage after natural disasters.
On the morning of November 25, at the launching ceremony of the working group to support Dak Lak province in overcoming the consequences of storms and floods organized by the People's Committee of Dong Nai province, there were 50 students majoring in electricity from LILAMA International College of Technology. They will go directly to the affected areas, using the skills and knowledge they have learned to help people stabilize their lives.
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| Students of Lilama 2 International Technology College prepare to go to support the people of Dak Lak. Photo: Thuy Tien |
Phan Hoang Linh shared: “My hometown is Dak Lak, so I signed up to join. My friends and I will help people replace electrical equipment, repair damaged electrical wires, and clean up their houses.”
Different approaches but all aim at a common goal: Contributing youth efforts to accompany people to overcome damage caused by natural disasters. It is this simple sharing that shows that the spirit of mutual love and support is always present in the hearts of Vietnamese youth and will continue to spread, becoming a source of motivation to rebuild life after natural disasters.
Minh Hanh
Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/bao-dong-nai-gen-z---chuyen-nguoi-tre/202511/muon-kieu-se-chia-voi-dong-bao-vung-lu-cua-gen-z-dong-nai-ac81be4/
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