“Highland Sunshine” has given wings to dreams for students of Phan Boi Chau Secondary School

Attending the event were leaders of the Women's Union at all levels, local authorities, press agencies, and all teachers and students of Phan Boi Chau Secondary School.

Panoramic view of the event space "Sunshine on the mountain"

The "Leader of Change" Club is one of the pilot models of Project 8. Since the beginning of 2023, the Women's Union of Chu Puh district, Gia Lai has coordinated with the district Department of Education and Training to launch two "Leader of Change" clubs at Phan Boi Chau Secondary School and Kpa Klong Primary and Secondary School (Chu Don commune) with 368 participating students. After a few years of implementation, the Club has become a useful playground to help students change their thinking, become the "nucleus" in the work of eliminating gender stereotypes and "sowing the seeds" of gender equality. The event "Sunshine of the Highlands" is a communication activity to arouse and encourage the spirit of overcoming difficulties and pursuing dreams of students; spreading the message "Ethnic minority women should confidently take control of their lives".

Mr. Ngo Duy Ung, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Women's Museum delivered the opening speech at the event.

Mr. Siu Y Be, District Party Committee member, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Chu Puh District, Gia Lai, spoke at the event: "The Leaders of Change Club has provided students with knowledge about preventing child marriage, reproductive health, and preventing school violence through various activities such as group discussions, drama... students can speak up, thereby changing their attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors."

Mr. Siu Y Be, District Party Committee Member, Vice Chairman of Chu Puh District People's Committee, Gia Lai

With the participation of more than 600 students and teachers, this event is an opportunity for ethnic minority students to meet with examples of overcoming difficulties through the talk show "Shine Confidently" . Two young people, Sung Thi So and H'Nen Nie, shared their stories about their efforts to overcome social prejudices and achieve success, reaching their dreams. These are stories that not only reflect resilience but also inspire students to realize that starting point does not determine everything, but determination and effort are the factors that create success. Sending a message to students of Phan Boi Chau Secondary School, Gia Lai, Sung Thi So said: “ I want to send you a message: Education is definitely the only, surest and fastest way to success. I hope that you will all strive to pursue your dreams, always be confident, and shine in your own way. No journey is easy, but I hope that no matter what, everyone will always persevere with their goals.”

Sung Thi So, Mong ethnic group, from Yen Bai province shared at the event.

Students of Phan Boi Chau Secondary School, Ia Hru Commune, Chu Puh District, Gia Lai Province

Also within the framework of the event, the exhibition "My Dream" by the Vietnam Women's Museum was introduced to the public and students of Phan Boi Chau Secondary School. The exhibition includes 2 themes: Where I live and Wings of Dreams, bringing a picture of the reality, barriers and dreams, aspirations of students at Bac Ha Secondary and High School (Bac Ha District, Lao Cai) and Phan Boi Chau Secondary School (Chu Puh District, Gia Lai), 2 schools in 2 key communes of Project 8. Accompanying ethnic minority women and children, Project 8 and many practical activities implemented throughout the Women's Union at all levels have been and are the fulcrum, multiplying aspirations for development.

Ribbon cutting ceremony to open the exhibition "Highland Sun"

Delegates and students visiting the exhibition

Sharing at the event, Siu H Echi, class 7A1: “I am very happy that the event was held at our school, for us this is like a festival. The sharing of the teachers at the event has given us great motivation.”