Located dozens of kilometres from the centre of My Ly Commune Cha Nga is one of the area's most isolated communities in Nghe An, with difficult terrain and limited access to basic services.
The school serves 42 children, including 30 preschoolers and 12 primary pupils. For years, they have studied in temporary facilities, with preschool classes held in prefabricated classrooms and primary lessons conducted in the village community hall.
"Rain on the metal roof often drowns out lessons, while cold winds make classrooms difficult to use in winter," said Tran Sy Ha, headmaster of My Ly 2 Ethnic Minority Semi-Boarding Primary School.
The situation worsened after severe floods in July 2025 damaged local infrastructure and disrupted education in the area.
Construction of two new classrooms, funded by Dantri/DTiNews readers, logistics company Giao Hang Tiet Kiem and the CEO 1984 charity group, is now nearing completion.
Workers have been racing against difficult weather and transport conditions to finish the project before the start of the 2026-27 academic year.
According to Vy Thi Thoan, headmistress of My Ly 2 Kindergarten, children at Cha Nga are expected to move into the new classrooms when the new school year begins.
"The temporary classrooms will soon become a thing of the past. This is a meaningful gift from donors and Dantri/DtiNews readers for children living in this remote border area," she said.
Teachers say the new facilities will provide a safer and more comfortable learning environment while encouraging pupils to stay in school and pursue their ambitions.
For local residents, the project represents more than improved infrastructure. It is seen as an investment in the future of children growing up in one of Vietnam's most remote border communities.
The classrooms were launched in May 2025 but construction was delayed by repeated flooding and adverse weather conditions.
