Program “Youth Development Club” (YDC)
12 clubs were handed over to the schools 35 clubs were established with 946 members Thinh Lang Science Club with the initiative to supply clean water to the community Clubs are a place to not only nurture passion of children but also bring about very practical values. In 2021, the Science Club of Thinh Lang Primary & Secondary School had an initiative and successfully tested the water purification system from natural sources to improve the quality of water use for households. With support of GNI, this initiative succeeded in scoring fund from the Program of Water and Heath Initiative, as part of project “Local activities in Vietnam for Health and Environment” sponsored by US Agency for International Development (USAID) and was implemented by Institute of Population, Health and Development (PHAD). GNI also supported the remaining budget of the initiative.
Yen Mong commune is a commune where people face many difficulties in their life. Although it is situated only 10km from Hoa Binh city, 100% of people in the commune used domestic water from natural sources, of which 55% did not have a source of hygienic water. This initiative was implemented not only to help children and people in Yen Mong Commune have better access to water but also contributed to fostering children’s passion for creativity, encouraging and motivating them to participate in the project activities to solve the social problems. Science Club of Thinh Lang Primary & Secondary School was established by GNI in 2017 and now has 24 members who are students of the school.
“I am very pleased that last year the Science Club’s water purification initiative was funded to replicate in households. Not only giving the practical hours at school, but this initiative has also brought benefits to the community. The YDC program is really practical for comprehensive development, helping to develop the necessary qualities and competencies for students. Club activities help students strengthen cooperation in activities, self-study, creativity, and problem-solving. In 2022, I hope that GNI will continue to support the YDC program so that students and children can have safe and useful playgrounds and develop their own capacities”. Mr. Nguyen Tien Tung, a teacher at Hoang Van Thu High school, coach of Thinh Lang Science Club
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