Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper, in coordination with the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dien Bien Province and Na Sang Commune authorities, held a groundbreaking ceremony for Huoi Quang 1 school site on April 21.
The project is funded by Dantri readers, donors and local authorities, supporting children in one of the country’s most disadvantaged areas to continue their education.
The new facility will include two classrooms, two staff rooms, a kitchen and two sanitation blocks for teachers and students, with a total investment of more than VND 877 million (approximately USD 34,400). Of this, Dantri readers contributed VND 835 million (approximately USD 32,800).
Dantri's Deputy Editor-in-Chief Nguyen Xuan Toan said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to improve access to education in remote areas, giving teachers and students better conditions for teaching and learning.
He urged local authorities in Na Sang Commune to closely oversee construction to ensure the facility is durable and can serve generations of students.
Representatives of Dantri also expressed gratitude to readers nationwide, Huy Thanh Jewelry and supporters of artist SOOBIN for contributing to the project, as well as to local authorities for their cooperation.
Nguyen Tien Dung, vice chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee in Dien Bien, said the funding represents not only material support but also national solidarity, social responsibility and compassion for disadvantaged children.
“The project is not just about building classrooms, but about investing in the future of these children and giving them greater opportunities through education,” he said.
Tran Hong Quan, chairman of Na Sang Commune, thanked donors for their support and pledged to coordinate closely with relevant agencies to ensure construction progress and quality.
On the occasion, Dantri presented 20 gifts to disadvantaged households in the commune, each worth VND 500,000 (approximately USD 19.60).
Huoi Quang 1 is the 59th school site launched by Dantri as part of its nationwide charity programme.
