HCMC Vietnam–Japan Association Donates Books to 11 Schools

The Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam–Japan Friendship Association presented reference books to 11 schools in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of April 4, offering a wide selection of titles.
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The book donation ceremony was organized in collaboration with the Matsudo Chuoh Club and took place at the Consulate General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City.

HCMC Vietnam–Japan Association Donates Books to 11 Schools
Deputy Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City Furudate Seike. (Photo: My Dung)

At the event, the association donated a variety of reference books and foreign language books to 11 schools across the city, including primary, secondary, and high schools such as: Bau Sen Primary School (District 5), Kim Dong Secondary School (District 5), Tran Binh Trong Primary School (District 5), Hong Bang Secondary School (District 5), Duong Van Thi High School (Thu Duc City), and several shelters and specialized education centers.

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association, the donated books were selected based on the specific needs of each school, focusing on materials useful for both students and teachers, such as reference books, textbooks, and language-learning resources.

In addition to books, the association also provided schools and shelters with educational supplies, essential items, and computers.

“In this donation, our school received 16 different titles with a total of 76 books. These are all essential reference books that support both teaching and learning. They were selected based on our school’s specific needs, making this donation especially meaningful,” said Principal of Duong Van Thi High School Thanh Truc, one of the recipient institutions.

Principal Truc also noted that after receiving the initial 16 book titles, the school would continue to receive additional books according to the list provided by the association.

HCMC Vietnam–Japan Association Donates Books to 11 Schools
Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City presents books to representatives of schools and shelters on April 4. (Photo: My Dung)

During the ceremony, the President of the Yoneyama Rotary Club Vietnam under the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association Thai Van Nam, shared that book donations, educational supply contributions, essential item support, and scholarship programs for Vietnamese students have been ongoing for 10 years.

“We aim to bring the best possible support to society and to the future of the younger generation,” he affirmed.

Scholarships Awarded to Vietnamese Students

Also at the event, Thai Van Nam announced that in the evening of April 4, the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam–Japan Friendship Association would award scholarships to underprivileged students from three universities in Vietnam.

These students are current recipients of scholarships for the 2024–2025 academic year and will continue to receive support to help them pursue their dreams.

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