The project aims to improve environmental sanitation and enhance the quality of life for ethnic minority communities. A key feature of the facility is its integrated water treatment system, which filters used water from bathing, washing, and handwashing to ensure sustainable environmental hygiene.

Leaders of Song Kon People's Committee, Hope Foundation, and sponsors cut the ribbon to inaugurate the community restroom. _Nguyen Dong_

Song Kon is a locality rich in cultural identity, hosting numerous community activities and traditional festivals at the Guol house, a communal living space of special significance. However, the lack of public restrooms in these areas has caused inconvenience for both residents and tourists, impacting the environment.

To address this essential need, Hope Foundation partnered with the People's Committee of Song Kon commune to construct a standard community restroom in K8 village. The facility was built from 2/2025 to 4/2025, with a total cost of nearly 145 million VND.

Local residents are excited about the newly constructed facility. _Nguyen Dong_

Speaking at the ceremony, Nguyen Huu Sanh, Vice Chairman of Song Kon People's Committee, stated that the facility not only raises awareness about maintaining general hygiene but also serves as an important criterion for new rural development.

"Local leaders appreciate the partnership with Hope Foundation and the contributions of K8 villagers, who donated land, crops, and labor to complete the project quickly," Sanh said. He also urged local residents to manage and use the facility responsibly to ensure its long-term effectiveness and hygiene.

Peter Nicholls and local residents wash vegetables with clean water from the newly inaugurated facility. _Nguyen Dong_

The project received support from Change The One. "We believe that these essential facilities, though small, hold great significance for community health. We hope residents will work together to maintain them for lasting effectiveness," said Peter Nicholls, founder of Change The One.

Change The One is an international charity organization based in Australia, run entirely by volunteers, focusing on supporting disadvantaged communities in Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific region.

On this occasion, Change The One, in coordination with Hope Foundation, presented many gifts to localities in Da Nang. _Nguyen Dong_

During this event, Hope Foundation and Change The One also carried out a series of other meaningful charitable activities. These included providing rental support for the Thien Tam Social Assistance Facility in Tay Ho commune and donating 50 bicycles to students in Tra My commune and Dien Ban Dong ward.

Earlier, the organizations handed over a reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration system to Hoa Mi Kindergarten in Song Kon commune. The total value of gifts and support during this drive was nearly 170 million VND, with coordination from the Da Nang City Charity and Children's Rights Protection Association and the Dien Ban Dong Ward Farmers' Association.

Peter Nicholls presents school supplies to Hoa Mi Kindergarten in K8 village, Song Kon commune. _Nguyen Dong_

Children are happy to receive school supplies from the sponsor. _Nguyen Dong_

Peter Nicholls personally collects water from the RO filtration system for Hoa Mi kindergarten students. _Nguyen Dong_

Peter Nicholls plays with children at Hoa Mi Kindergarten. _Nguyen Dong_

Peter Nicholls has visited K8 village many times, becoming close with many children there. _Nguyen Dong_

Peter Nicholls bids farewell to the children of Hoa Mi Kindergarten. _Nguyen Dong_

To date, Hope Foundation and its partners have contributed over 12 billion VND to the region. This includes building eight new educational facilities, renovating six schools, providing electronic libraries, and implementing various health support activities, all of which have helped transform the social landscape of the locality.

Established in 2017, Hope Foundation is a social fund licensed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, operated by VnExpress newspaper and FPT Group.