A young man is carrying out a project to give 10,000 free photo portraits to children in poor regions.
Do Van Hung, born in 1990, graduated from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities before teaching Vietnamese in Thailand. When arriving in Thailand and saw that photos of all the students hung in the classroom and came up with the idea of doing a photo project in Vietnam. Many children in mountainous regions have never had their photos taken.
Hung travelled to schools in various mountainous areas such as Meo Vac in Ha Giang Province and Sin Ho in Lai Chau Province. The photos were taken, processed and given to the children immediately. After three months Nguyen Quang Tuan, a friend of Hung's joined.
According to Hung, the most difficult task is communicating with shy children. But he usually finds a way, and now has taken 3,500 photos. The project is expected to be complete by November. "I'm really moved by the children. I think our reward is that we are able to enjoy all these beautiful pristine landscapes," Hung said.
In early July, he opened his photo exhibit and earned VND9 million (USD428) to continue the project. The cost of one photo is only VND7,000, however they still have to cover the travel and accommodation. He said, "For our next trip, we'll go to the poor fishing villages, urban slums in the cities and social centres."
Students in Ha Giang Province
Catching crabs in Bao Village in Hoa Binh Province
Hung and the children in Sung Khe Village, Ha Giang Province