This activity is part of the Green Summer 2025 campaign, one of the key community programs sponsored by the Green Future Fund. This summer alone, four restrooms, three clean water systems, and seven school landscape improvement projects, such as playgrounds and murals, have been completed or are nearing completion. These projects provide a better learning and living environment for hundreds of students in remote areas of Thanh Hoa, Lang Son, and Thai Nguyen provinces.

At Pom Khuong school (Tam Chung commune, Thanh Hoa) and Suoi Cai school (Quan Son commune, Lang Son), clean water was once a luxury. Teachers had to collect water from villagers every morning, sometimes going as far as 500 meters to the river to wash their hands. Drinking water was brought from home, and young children, lacking restrooms, were forced to relieve themselves in the forest, fields, or behind villagers' houses.

"The children are young, so every time they need to use the restroom, a teacher has to accompany them. One person looks after the class, and the other takes them. Now with clean water, cooking and sanitation are easier, and children also enjoy going to school more," said Ha Thi Nga, a teacher at Pom Khuong school.

Pom Khuong school previously had limited learning space, the most inadequate facilities in the commune, and even lacked water for daily use. Photo: Vingroup

Pom Khuong school previously had limited learning space, the most inadequate facilities in the commune, and even lacked water for daily use. Photo: Vingroup

The schools are located in steep mountainous terrain, far from existing water sources, making access to clean water for daily needs a difficult challenge. The schools had to draw water temporarily from villagers' houses, but the pipes were only 3-4 fingers wide, insufficient for cooking. Every day, the teachers had to wake up early to cook in time to transport lunch 25 km to the school by 9:30 a.m.

Now, not only teachers but also parents are moved to witness the change. "Before, my child often had stomachaches and itches because of using unsafe water. Now that there is clean water right at the school, I feel very reassured," shared Nguyen Thi Muoi, a parent in Suoi Cai.

Student volunteers from the University of Natural Resources and Environment carry out projects that contribute to improving the living environment for people. Photo: Vingroup

Student volunteers from the University of Natural Resources and Environment carry out projects that contribute to improving the living environment for people. Photo: Vingroup

To bring clean water to the villages, students from the Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, along with 33 other schools and organizations, diligently carried water pipes, mixed mortar, installed sanitary equipment, renovated playgrounds, and painted murals. These simple tasks have brought a new look to many disadvantaged schools.

"When the project was completed in Suoi Cai, emotions overflowed. The teachers held our hands to thank us and hugged the group," recalled Tran To Uyen, a student from the Hanoi University of Culture.

Clean water has been brought to Pom Khuong school. Photo: Vingroup

Clean water has been brought to Pom Khuong school. Photo: Vingroup

These projects not only provide basic amenities but also help students develop green living habits. Vu Thi Hong, principal of Trang Xa Primary School (Thai Nguyen), said that in addition to knowledge, students also learn life skills and how to respect the environment. Now, students know how to sort garbage and not litter after meals.

The Green Future Fund, established by Vingroup Corporation, is committed to contributing to Vietnam's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The Green Summer 2025 campaign is part of that direction, connecting students and universities to work together to improve the living environment.

"We need organizations like the Green Future Fund to connect and guide action programs, helping community activities go beyond mere movements, create sustainable value, and contribute to the green development of the country," said Nguyen Chinh Nghia, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi University of Science and Technology Youth Union.

Minh Ngoc