As many as 1,000 scholarships and 5,000 gifts are expected to be offered to children from difficult backgrounds under the programme called “Thap sang nhung uoc mo” (To light up dreams) this year.
Thousands of scholarships and gifts are expected to be offered to children from difficult backgrounds under the programme“Thap sang nhung uoc mo” this year (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - As many as 1,000 scholarships and 5,000 gifts are expected to be offered to children fromdifficult backgrounds under the programme called “Thap sang nhung uoc mo” (Tolight up dreams) this year.
The scholarships and the gifts are worth atleast one million VND (44 USD) and 500,000 VND (22 USD) each, respectively,said the Vietnam Association for Protection of Children's Rights(VAPCR) on August 2.
The programme, the 4th version, aims toencourage and honour outstanding students who have overcome their difficultiesto obtain good results in their study, as well as enterprises and donors fortheir support for the programme.
As scheduled, the VAPCR will present 450 scholarshipsand 105 presents to disadvantaged children in Dak Nong, Dak Lak, Tien Giang,Hau Giang, Bac Lieu, and Tra Vinh provinces from September 8-30, while handingover scholarships and gifts to 50 others from northern provinces in Hanoi onSeptember 23.
VAPCR Vice President Ninh Thi Hong said theassociation has mobilised half of the expected scholarships and gifts,expressing her hope that the association will continue receiving support fromorganisations and individuals to help needy children.
The programme’s main event will be organised inthe Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre on October 1 on the occasion of theMid-Autumn festival which falls on October 4. As many as 250 scholarships and30 gifts are will be presented to needy children during the event.
“Thap sang nhung uoc mo” 2017 programme is partof efforts to implement the Law on Children and the Prime Minister’s Decision2361/QD-TTg approving the child protection programme for 2016-2020; andrespond to the action month for children, and the Mid-Autumn festival.-VNA
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Thousands of scholarships and gifts are expected to be offered to children from difficult backgrounds under the programme“Thap sang nhung uoc mo” this year (Photo: VNA) 
