35 Korean volunteers visit HCMC’s primary school
From August 5 to 8, ActionAid Vietnam (AAV) cooperated with Aid for social protection program Foundation Vietnam (AFV), the Management Board of Supporting Program for Development in Binh Tan district and district'sPeople's Committee of Binh Tan district, Ho Chi Minh city to organize a voluntary camp at Binh Hung Hoa 1 Primary School in Binh Tan district.
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Volunteers redecorate the primary school’s walls. Photo: AAV
The voluntary camp has the participation of 35 volunteers and representatives from KOEN and representatives of Better World.
The voluntary group also supported activities such as upgrading infrastructures and interacting with the students, teachers of Binh Hung Hoa 1 Primary school as well as the youth of Binh Tan district.
The activity was carried out under the project "Improving access to quality primary education for children in Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City" funded by KOEN through Better World and implemented by People’s Committee in Binh Tan district, AAV, and AFV.
Better World is one of non-governmental organizations in Korea working to improve quality of education for children and is working with AAV and AFV to support Binh Hung Hoa 1 primary school in building a sanitary facility system and a surrounding wall for Binh Hung Hoa 1 school./.
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