More Opportunities for Female Students of Ethic Minorities to Continue Education

VinaCapital Foundation (VCF) and Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund convene Brighter Path ethnic minority female scholars for the Annual Empowerment Meeting in Hanoi on August 17. This is an annual event for the scholarship students of the Brighter Path program, which supports disadvantaged ethnic minority girls who excel academically.

With the aim of celebrating a successful school year and to provide the girls with the best preparation for reaching the upcoming milestones, the Empowerment Meeting this year with the theme of “Proud to Shine” gathers the 49 scholars from all over Vietnam to attend a comprehensive 4-day program in the capital city of Hanoi.

VinaCapital Foundation's CEO, Rad Kivette, awarded new scholarships to ethnic minority girls.

A series of workshops and cultural activities held over four days will give the girls opportunities to explore and appreciate the history of Vietnam, meet and learn from inspiring leaders and experts, and gain essential skills to prepare for career development and personal growth.

The workshop sessions covered the following topics soft skills needed for the 21^th century, career orientation, and how to avoid financial traps. The girls will visit historical locations including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison Relic, Hai Ba Trung Temple, and Bat Trang Pottery Village to understand the thousand-year history of Hanoi's heritage.

Photos from the events

The students offering incense at the Hai Ba Trung Temple

Ms. Truong My Hoa, Former Vice President of Vietnam leading the delegation to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

A singing and dancing performance by the students.

The students learning to make pottery.

A workshop on soft skills.

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