"Casting the net of dreams" provides support for students to go to school.

Accompanying children in Ca Mau in overcoming difficulties to go to school, the "Casting the Net of Dreams" program is not only a humanitarian activity but also demonstrates the spirit of sharing, community responsibility, and faith in the future generation in this southernmost region of the country.

• Over 53 million VND donated to the "Supporting Students to School" program for students in An Xuyen ward.
• "Supporting students to go to school" in Hoa Binh commune.
• Supporting students to attend school - Preventing school dropout.

The program, implemented by the Vietnam Children's Protection Fund, aims to support children in extremely difficult circumstances, contributing to the goals of the National Action Program for Vietnamese Children giai đoạn 2021-2030. The support is provided once a year in cash at a value of 6 million VND/year. Children receiving support must commit to not dropping out of school. In the event that a child receiving support drops out of school, the support funds for the following year will be transferred to another child; the selection of a replacement will be agreed upon between the Vietnam Children's Protection Fund and Acecook Vietnam Company.

"Casting the Net of Dreams" is organized with the desire to help poor students, children of fishermen and farmers, have better opportunities to go to school. Each "net" cast represents a gift of school supplies, scholarships, bicycles, Tet gifts, etc., contributed by organizations, businesses, and philanthropists.

One of the cases receiving support is Pham Tam Vi (Hamlet 7, U Minh Commune), a student in Class 7A1 at Nguyen Mai Secondary School. Tam Vi's mother passed away due to Covid-19, leaving five siblings orphaned. The economic burden falls entirely on her father, who relies solely on fishing for his livelihood. Despite the precarious living conditions, Vi's father strives to nurture her dream of attending school.

Pham Tam Vi is diligently studying in class.

Ms. Nguyen Kim Em, Vi's grandmother, couldn't hold back her tears when talking about her granddaughter's situation: "Vi is so young and has already suffered the loss of her mother. Her father is at sea all year round, and his income is barely enough to feed them. Seeing my grandchildren struggling and feeling sorry for them, I visit them regularly, and we eat whatever we have."

Vi and her grandmother had a simple meal. Vi saved up money from the "Dream Fishing" program to buy books and school supplies.

Despite her family's difficult and impoverished circumstances, Vi is studious and persistent in pursuing her dream of getting an education and becoming successful. She believes that literacy will help her change her life and support her grandmother and father in the future.

Pham Tam Vi shared: " I want to be an artist. I try my best to study hard and get many perfect scores so that I can earn money to support my grandmother and father in the future. I love my father very much because he always works hard to raise us. Receiving gifts from this program makes me happy because everyone is supporting me with my school expenses and buying extra supplies when I need them. I am very grateful."

Tam Vi is one of the resilient children from the countryside, striving to improve herself every day. These children need helping hands, so that their dreams are not just written in notebooks but are given the strength to become reality. "Casting the Net of Dreams" has been and continues to do just that.

Pham Tam Vi takes care of the housework and looks after her younger sister, helping her grandmother when her father is at sea.

Mr. Tran Hoang Vu, Director of the Ca Mau Provincial Social Protection Center, said: "The Center, in coordination with the Vietnam Children's Protection Fund, supports children of fishermen with particularly difficult circumstances who are currently attending primary and secondary education in the province (under 16 years old as of the date of registration). Children are prioritized based on the following criteria: orphaned children (either one or both parents deceased); children from poor or near-poor households; children from families receiving social welfare benefits; children from island areas; and children from economically disadvantaged families. For example, Pham Tam Vi has received support for two consecutive years, helping her family alleviate difficulties and enabling her to attend school. We will continue this journey with the Vietnam Children's Protection Fund in the future so that more children of disadvantaged fishermen can have the opportunity to study and thrive.”

Vi received support from the "Dream Net" program for two consecutive years. Thanks to this, she was able to continue her studies and ease the burden on her father.

Currently, the "Casting the Net of Dreams" program has sponsored 166 children of fishermen from disadvantaged backgrounds, aiming to provide them with opportunities for education. At the same time, it encourages and motivates fishermen to confidently go out to sea, maintain their livelihoods, and contribute to social welfare in coastal and island areas; strengthening public support and building and firmly protecting the sovereignty of the nation's seas and islands.

Lam Khanh - Hoang Vu

Source: https://baocamau.vn/-tha-luoi-uoc-mo-tiep-suc-den-truong-a124841.html