Tears fall in the program Sowing seeds of knowledge in the remote province of the Fatherland

Because his house was far away, a student had to ask his grandfather to take him home by bike – Photo: THANH HUYEN

On the morning of December 17, in U Minh district, Ca Mau province, Tuoi Tre newspaper coordinated with Ca Mau Provincial Youth Union and Agribank Phu Nhuan branch in Ho Chi Minh City to award the "Sowing seeds of knowledge" scholarship to students in difficult circumstances.

Sowing the seeds of knowledge for students to continue going to school

At the ceremony, hundreds of parents, students and teachers were deeply moved by the family situation of Tran Van Trong, grade 6 student at Tran Ngoc Hy School, Khanh Thuan Commune, U Minh District.

Ms. Pham Thi Dua (in yellow shirt) was moved when receiving a bicycle for her child.

Trong's family is poor and has no land for farming. The whole family has to live with his maternal grandparents at the edge of the forest. Trong's parents work as hired laborers, fishing and setting traps to make a living. Because the family is poor, Trong's older brother had to give up his place in school for him. Because he doesn't have a vehicle to go to school, he has to walk more than 3km to school every day.

At this ceremony, Trong and many students said they were very happy to have the support of Tuoi Tre newspaper and Agribank, making the journey to find knowledge less difficult and distant.

Ms. Pham Thi Dua, Khanh Thuan commune, U Minh district, could not hold back her tears when her child received gifts and a new bicycle to go to school.

Leaders of U Minh district (left cover) with representatives of Tuoi Tre newspaper and Agribank Phu Nhuan branch, Ho Chi Minh City attended the program.

“I have four children, three of whom go to school, but one bicycle is not enough for them. Now that I have a bicycle, my fourth-grade child can ride to school by himself, and I feel less worried,” said Ms. Dua.

Each scholarship is worth 2 million VND, including bicycles and school supplies. The total value of the program in Ca Mau province is over 400 million VND.

Speaking at the program, Mr. Pham Van Hoa - Deputy Director of Agribank Phu Nhuan Branch, Ho Chi Minh City - expressed that, in addition to Agribank's social security programs such as building gratitude houses, solidarity houses, building schools, medical stations, rural road lighting projects, etc., Agribank is also determined to implement meaningful programs to support the community.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Liem - Vice Chairman of U Minh District (middle) - awarded the "golden heart" certificate to the representative of Tuoi Tre newspaper and the sponsor.

In which, supporting children in remote and disadvantaged areas to continue going to school is one of the top priorities. “With the spirit of sharing and responsibility to accompany the community, we aim at the children - the future green buds of the country in remote and disadvantaged areas to support and help them go to school.

Bicycles are not only a means to shorten the distance to school, reduce the burden on the family, but also a hope, adding motivation for children to confidently move towards the future.

The wheel will carry dreams and aspirations

Sponsors, leaders of U Minh district, Ca Mau Provincial Youth Union and Tuoi Tre newspaper presented gifts and bicycles to students.

Chau Kieu Loan (student of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry) heard that Tuoi Tre newspaper was offering scholarships in Ca Mau and immediately asked to come back to host the program for free.

“I am a native of Ca Mau. I once received a scholarship from Tuoi Tre newspaper. Now that I have heard about the newspaper coming to Ca Mau, I want to help and inspire the children to study hard,” Loan shared.

Mr. Dinh Minh Trung - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Tuoi Tre Newspaper - presented gifts to students.

Since 2018, the "Sowing the Seeds of Knowledge" scholarship has spread across the provinces, from Kien Giang, Vinh Long, Ben Tre, Tay Ninh to the Central Highlands provinces such as Dak Lak, Dak Nong and to the difficult Central provinces such as Quang Tri, Phu Yen, extending to the northern mountainous provinces such as Tuyen Quang, Nam Dinh.

The program has helped students in remote areas to have more favorable conditions to go to school.

Mr. Pham Van Hoa - Deputy Director of Agribank Phu Nhuan Branch, Ho Chi Minh City - spoke at the program.

Previously, the program awarded scholarships to students in Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue and Dak Lak provinces. Up to now, in 7 years, the “Sowing Seeds of Knowledge” program has awarded more than 4,565 scholarships, worth more than 9.3 billion VND.

Each scholarship is not only a material support but also a meaningful encouragement, contributing to preventing school dropouts and giving students the strength to confidently continue their study dreams.

A happy student rides his new bike home by himself.

Sowing the seeds of knowledge is an activity within the program “For a developing tomorrow” initiated by Tuoi Tre newspaper since 1988. After 36 years of continuous operation, the scholarship program “For a developing tomorrow” has carried out 604 scholarship awards.

The total value of the program has mobilized more than 432 billion VND. It has helped about 75,600 students go to school.

“For a Developing Tomorrow” is considered a bridge connecting the hearts of Tuoi Tre newspaper readers to persistently join hands to care for the young generation of Vietnam.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nuoc-mat-roi-trong-chuong-trinh-gioi-mam-tri-thuc-o-tinh-tan-cung-to-quoc-20241217130428785.htm