Vo Hong Son Center for Children with Disabilities opens new school year

Attending the opening ceremony were Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Tran Phuoc Hien; Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Tien Dung; Chairman of the Union of Science and Technology Associations Le Quang Thich...

In the 2024-2025 school year, the Center has 127 students who are disabled children aged 6 and over. Of which, 103 students study at facility I, in Cho Chua Town (Nghia Hanh), divided into 8 cultural classes (4 disadvantaged classes; 4 hearing-impaired classes) and 2 vocational classes (practical sewing class; basic sewing class and computer embroidery class). The number of students studying at facility II, at the Center for Vocational Training and Employment for the Disabled under the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs of Ho Chi Minh City is 24 students. Of which, 8 students study in the secondary cultural class and 16 students study vocational training (women's fashion design; graphic design and advanced sewing).

While studying at the Center, students are cared for, nurtured, educated, and trained in a trade completely free of charge. Semi-boarding students are provided with one lunch and one snack, while boarding students are provided with at least three meals a day, ensuring adequate nutrition; and are provided with supplies for daily activities. Students also receive regular health checks twice a year and participate in team work, and participate in cultural and sports movements. Every year, the Center organizes awards for academic achievements and gives gifts and lucky money on holidays and Tet, supported by benefactors.

At the opening ceremony, Director of Vo Hong Son Center for Children with Disabilities Nguyen Thi Thu Ha expressed her joy that the students are growing up and becoming more mature each day; the team of teachers and staff have united and made every effort for the development of their students.

Sponsors presented symbolic support plaques to the Vo Hong Son Center for Children with Disabilities at the opening ceremony.

Sponsors presented symbolic support plaques to Vo Hong Son Center for Children with Disabilities at the opening ceremony.

Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Tien Dung awarded certificates of merit to students with excellent achievements in study and training.

“In the process of raising children, there are unforeseen events that require a willing heart and immense love to complete the job well. In order for the children to overcome difficulties, overcome illness, progress in their studies and have a stable life in the future, the parents and teachers at the Center are always there and spend time caring for and sharing the children's thoughts and feelings, helping them have the motivation to strive to excel in life,” Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha shared.

Giving new school year gifts to children at the Center.

On this occasion, the Center received support from philanthropists, businesses, units, and localities with a total value of more than 1.5 billion VND.

In the new school year 2024 - 2025, the Center will continue to promote the achievements in the work of educating children with disabilities. Implement well the policies of the Party, the laws of the State, the regulations and rules of the unit. Determined to build the new school year with the spirit of "Self-awareness - Self-control - Self-confidence and Self-affirmation". Thereby, contributing to promoting the Center to be increasingly united and strong in the cause of educating people.