VIETNAM NEWS FEBRUARY 13
13/02/2021 10:30 GMT+7
Young people join hands to keep Central Highlands green
Young people in HCM City take part in a project to plant trees in Đắk Nông Province. Photo sggp.org.vn
Tree-planting projects to protect the environment have become increasingly popular among young people from HCM City.
Their projects have not only contributed to increasing forest coverage on barren hills but also brought economic benefits to local people.
The project Garden-Forest was launched by JOY (Journey Of Youth) - a volunteer group in collaboration with the group named Planting one million trees per year and Bù Gia Mập National Park to plant trees on farmers land in Central Highlands provinces.
Ensuring social progress, equality, and welfare, and building a Vietnamese citizenry with characteristics that meet the requirements of the new era are the tasks set for the Ministries of Labour, Invalids and Social affairs, and Culture, Sports and Touris
Outstanding youths with disabilities honoured As many as 64 prominent young people with disabilities were honoured during a ceremony in Hanoi on December 28.
Organised by the Vietnam Youth Federation Central Committee and the National Committee on Persons with Disabilities, the event aims to call for further support for youths with disabilities, and seek suitable and sustainable models for them to integrate into the society.
In his remarks, Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung affirmed that the honoured represent thousands of youths from different regions, ethnic groups and religions who are working in various fields. They have overcome the physical challenge to affirm their values and contribute to the country.
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A heart-shaped art installation made from bamboo is on display alongside Hoan Kiem Lake in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, December 2020. Photo: Le Anh Hoai / Tuoi Tre
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