The Aky campus of Thuong Trach No. 2 Primary School in Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province (now Bo Trach commune, Quang Tri province) is one of the projects receiving full funding for new construction.

Previously, the school had two prefabricated classrooms and a makeshift teacher's room built from wooden planks. In late May, construction began on three new classrooms, a multi-purpose room, two staff rooms, a kitchen, and a restroom, providing adequate facilities for nearly 30 students and teachers living on-site.

The Aky campus before construction. Photo: Manh Hung

The Aky campus before construction. Photo: Manh Hung

Principal Phan Manh Hung said the previous facilities were temporary and dilapidated, teachers lacked stable housing, and students faced numerous hardships. Located in a border area without electricity and with challenging socio-economic conditions, the school serves students exclusively from the Bru Van Kieu ethnic minority. "We are thrilled to soon have a sturdy school for teaching and learning," he said.

Construction of a semi-boarding kitchen has begun at the Aro campus of Lang Commune Preschool in Tay Giang district, Quang Nam (now Tay Giang commune, Da Nang city). Previously, the lack of a kitchen meant many students had to return home, skipping afternoon classes, or bring lunch and eat in the hallway, impacting their health and studies.

Students eating lunch in the hallway in Tay Giang district, Quang Nam. Photo: School provided

Students eating lunch in the hallway in Tay Giang district, Quang Nam. Photo: School provided

Beyond infrastructure, the Hope Foundation has implemented a nutrition program at three highland schools in Son La, Nghe An, and Thanh Hoa. After one school year, all three schools reported increased student weight due to the supplemental nutrition and better attendance due to the provided breakfasts.

A new element of this year's education support program is the library being built at Tan Trao Secondary School in Son Duong commune, Tuyen Quang province. The project, costing over 1.5 billion VND, will serve nearly 400 students and teachers.

The Foundation is also constructing 20 restroom facilities in Bo Trach commune, Quang Tri province, and collaborating with the 1400 Humanitarian Portal on a fundraising campaign, "Building New Restrooms for Lao Cai Students".

Temporary restroom at Ban Pho Ethnic Boarding Primary School, Bac Ha district, Lao Cai province. Photo: School provided

Temporary restroom at Ban Pho Ethnic Boarding Primary School, Bac Ha district, Lao Cai province. Photo: School provided

In the first six months of this year, the Hope Foundation has initiated 40 projects nationwide: 10 new school campuses, two bathhouses, one kitchen, and 20 restrooms; renovations to seven school campuses; and three digital libraries, with a total sponsorship of nearly 19 billion VND.

These projects are supported by UNIQLO Vietnam, Opella Vietnam, FPT Corporation, Wichita Group, Vietnam USA Society of Alumni - VUSAC, Vietjet Air, Rotary Club Vietnam, Roche Pharma Vietnam, Dong Tay Barbershop, Home Credit Vietnam, Volvo Car Vietnam, Nhat Viet Securities - VFS, VnExpress readers, and MoMo e-wallet users.

In 2025, the "School Light" program, initiated by the Hope Foundation, aims to complete 68 school campuses, 100 restroom facilities, and donate 50 digital libraries to children in disadvantaged areas. Readers can contribute to the program here:

Program Name: Your Name - School Light

Program ID: 195961

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