Celebrating Tet with my 'Godmother'

As Tet approaches, amidst the warm glow of the hearth and the early-blooming peach blossoms, special mothers are present in the lives of these children. These are the "Godmothers" who silently protect, support, and help them celebrate a Tet filled with love.

Activities to support orphans and children in difficult circumstances by the Women's Association of the Command Board of Zone 1 - Duc Xuan at Xuan Lac Semi-Boarding High School.

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, the Women's Association of the Command of Defense Zone 1 (PTKV1) - Duc Xuan, Thai Nguyen Provincial Military Command, organized visits and presented gifts to students with particularly difficult circumstances in Xuan Lac commune through the "Godmother" model.

Here, the delegation presented gifts and provided support to Vu Thanh Cuong, an 8th-grade student at Xuan Lac Commune Boarding High School, who is an orphan and in extremely difficult circumstances. Cuong is being sponsored by the Women's Association of the unit with an annual support of 3,600,000 VND, funded from the "Savings Box" model, with contributions from members.

On this occasion, the Women's Association of the Command Board of Zone 1 - Duc Xuan also presented 10 gifts, worth 200,000 VND each, along with many other meaningful gifts to underprivileged students of the school.

Colonel Trinh Tien Dung, Political Commissar of the Command of Military Region 1, shared: The "Godmother" program is not only about providing material support but also about the responsibility and affection of female officers and members of the armed forces towards students in difficult circumstances, especially in mountainous areas that still lack many resources.

Meanwhile, in Vo Nhai commune, in the early days of 2026, the Women's Union of the commune organized visits, offered encouragement, and provided support to three orphaned children in difficult circumstances who are sponsored by the Union under the "Godmother" program. Each child received 1,200,000 VND and a warm jacket. This activity contributed to helping the children have a warm Tet holiday and further motivated them to be well-behaved and study hard.

Officials from the Women's Union of Vo Nhai commune provide support to disadvantaged children through the "Godmother" program.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Sinh, Head of the Women's Association of Thai Long Hamlet, shared: "The 'Godmother' program is a form of shelter and love, helping orphaned children gain more emotional support and confidence on their journey to adulthood. I am very happy and proud to be accompanying the Women's Union of Vo Nhai Commune and the Vo Nhai Women's Club for a Green and Healthy Life in spreading the spirit of compassion and sharing in the community."

Implementing the "Godmother Program," the Provincial Women's Union has carried out many practical and effective activities. After the merger of the two provinces, the Provincial Women's Union conducted a review of orphaned children in the area, connecting with the Women Intellectuals Association, social funds, the Department of Education and Training, businesses, and philanthropists to sponsor 17 orphaned children in 16 communes, with a total support budget of over 216 million VND.

In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), local women's associations proactively reviewed and connected resources, maintaining the "Godmother Program" as a long-term support system for orphaned children in the locality. Beyond immediate support, the program aims to accompany and closely monitor the children's learning and development, creating a foundation for them to gain more confidence and strength to overcome challenges in life.

It is this perseverance, responsibility, and humane approach that makes spring at the grassroots level even more meaningful, so that Tet (Lunar New Year) not only arrives for a moment but also remains through warm human connection.

To date, 100% of the local branches of the Association in the province have registered to directly sponsor or support orphaned children in their localities. As a result, nearly 560 orphaned children have received sponsorship with funding exceeding 5 billion VND, contributing to spreading the tradition of love, solidarity, and sharing of the nation, affirming the role of the Association in social welfare work and building national unity.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202601/tet-ve-cung-me-do-dau-b1c7385/