On 27/6, the Hope Bridge 412 (Rach Sung bridge) was inaugurated in An Lac hamlet, An Thanh Tay commune, Cu Lao Dung district, formerly Soc Trang province, now part of Can Tho. The new bridge is 20 m long and 3.5 m wide, replacing a severely deteriorated older bridge.

"The local people are very happy and excited to have such a sturdy, airy, spacious, and safe bridge," shared Ngon Thai, a local resident.

The newly inaugurated Hope Bridge 412 in Can Tho. Photo: Ngon Thai

The newly inaugurated Hope Bridge 412 in Can Tho. Photo: Ngon Thai

In An Giang, the Hope Bridge 433 (Tu Ben bridge) in Kien Thanh commune, Cho Moi district, was also newly built with concrete, measuring 20 m long and 3.8 m wide, at a cost of 390 million VND. Previously, the old wooden bridge, only 1.2 m wide, had deteriorated after decades of use. Every rainy season, residents faced difficulties commuting and transporting agricultural products due to the slippery bridge and muddy roads.

"The old bridge was weak and slippery, making everyone worried when crossing. Now, with a new sturdy bridge, the people are very happy. On behalf of the community, I would like to thank the Hope Foundation and the sponsors," expressed Vo Phat Thanh, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Kien Thanh commune, at the inauguration ceremony in May.

The Hope Foundation and Giao Hang Tiet Kiem inaugurate Hope Bridge 433.

Hope Bridge 439 is the first bridge built in the northern mountainous region. The bridge is located in Noc Coc village, Dua Mon commune, Song Ma district, Son La province.

The new reinforced concrete bridge is nearly 40 m long and 3.5 m wide, connecting the villages of Noc Coc, Hua Thong, and Pha Thong, serving over 300 households and more than 100 students daily.

Lo Van Hanh, former President of the People's Committee of Dua Mon commune, said that the residents were very excited to hear about the bridge construction support and were willing to contribute their labor to the project. "The new bridge will help people travel more safely, students feel secure going to school, and trade will also be more convenient," he said.

Noc Coc Bridge before construction.

In addition to these projects, the Hope Foundation has also implemented projects in other Mekong Delta provinces, bringing the total number of Hope Bridges built to 450.

"Steps to School," launched by the Hope Foundation in 2018, aims to improve transportation for people in rural areas, especially children going to school. The program receives support from students and lecturers of FPT Polytechnic (FPT Corporation), Giao Hang Tiet Kiem Joint Stock Company, IDP Education, VnExpress readers, and MoMo e-wallet users.

In 2025, the program aims to build 80 more concrete bridges in disadvantaged areas. Readers can contribute to the program here.

Program Name: Your Name - Steps to School

Program ID: 195961

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