The campaign, organized by the Gia Lai Provincial Youth Union, aims to promote understanding of the electoral process and strengthen a sense of civic responsibility among young voters and the wider community.
In early March, the Youth Union launched a province-wide program titled “Gia Lai Youth Towards the National Festival” under the theme “Ballot of Trust – Youth Responsibility.” The event took place in Chư Prông commune and served as a pilot model for similar activities across the province.
Participants attended a series of activities designed to familiarize them with the election process. These included a documentary screening commemorating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s first general election, music performances promoting civic participation, and instructional videos explaining how voting works.
Youth participants also tested their knowledge through an online quiz using the Quizizz platform and took part in a simulated polling station exercise. The simulation allowed many Youth Union members to experience firsthand the steps involved in casting a ballot.
Lý Anh Việt, Deputy Secretary of the Gia Lai Provincial Youth Union, said the program was designed to create a practical model that could be replicated across the province.
According to Việt, the Youth Union’s Standing Committee has directed branches at all levels to expand election communication efforts and highlight the significance of election day as well as citizens’ rights and responsibilities.
Volunteer youth teams have been established to assist local authorities before, during and after the elections. Mobile propaganda groups are also being deployed to deliver information directly to communities, while Youth Union branches are coordinating with local election committees to identify areas where young volunteers can contribute to election preparations.
“The pilot program in Chư Prông commune is intended as a model for Youth Union branches across the province,” Việt said. “Beyond helping people—especially young voters-better understand polling stations and voting procedures, we hope every young person will become an ambassador promoting the election.”
At the grassroots level, Youth Union organizations have also introduced their own initiatives to support voter education.
Since early March, the Chư Prông Commune Youth Union has incorporated election-related discussions into regular Youth Union meetings and community gatherings. The organization has also begun using artificial intelligence tools to produce short videos explaining key provisions of the Law on Election of National Assembly Deputies and People’s Council Deputies.
These visually engaging videos are designed to make election information easier for young audiences to understand and share online.
Dương Văn Tuấn, Secretary of the Chư Prông Commune Youth Union, said social media has played an important role in spreading information.
“Most young people now use smartphones, so accessing information through social networks is very fast,” Tuấn said. “Once they understand the regulations, many share the information with their families and neighbors, helping it spread more widely in the community.”
Digital communication tools are also being introduced in other parts of the province.
In Quy Nhơn ward, the local Youth Union has launched a youth project called the “Electronic Election Handbook.” The digital platform allows residents to quickly access election-related information by scanning a QR code with their smartphones.
Nguyễn Thị Vi Vi, Secretary of the Quy Nhơn Ward Youth Union, said the electronic handbook provides comprehensive information about the ward’s six electoral units and candidate lists for National Assembly and People’s Council deputies for the 2026–2031 term.
Residents can also view polling locations, maps and brief candidate biographies through the system.
Local residents have welcomed the initiative. Huỳnh Thị Kim Xuyên, head of Neighborhood 23 in Quy Nhơn ward, said the electronic handbook simplifies the process of accessing election information.
“The system allows people to see everything on their phones—from voter lists and candidate details to polling locations,” Xuyên said. “It makes information much faster and easier to access.”
While digital tools have improved information access in urban areas, Youth Union branches are also adopting traditional outreach methods in rural and mountainous communities where internet connectivity remains limited.
In Ia Dreh commune, Youth Union members organized a mobile communication campaign that traveled through 13 villages and hamlets. A team of 20 volunteers used loudspeakers, flags and visual displays to deliver messages about the significance of the election and the responsibilities of voters.
The campaign emphasized the importance of selecting representatives who reflect the will and aspirations of the people.
In remote areas such as Hợp Thắng hamlet in Chư Prông commune, election information is also shared through village meetings and community gatherings.
Phan Hoàng Hiệp, Secretary of the Hợp Thắng Hamlet Youth Branch, said grassroots outreach remains crucial, particularly in areas where many young residents work far from home.
“At the village level, we often rely on meetings to share information about the election,” Hiệp said. “But because many young people work away from home, it can be difficult to gather everyone. Training and communication programs like the recent ones help Youth Union members better understand the regulations and raise awareness when participating in the election.”
In Hoài Nhơn Đông ward, youth organizations have adopted a mix of cultural and digital approaches to build enthusiasm ahead of the vote.
Every afternoon, around 15 Youth Union members carry out mobile information campaigns along local streets. Youth groups have also shared dance performances on social media—including a routine known as the “Election Dance”—to encourage public participation and create a festive atmosphere around the upcoming national event.
The ward Youth Union has also formed a volunteer group to support election work through the Zalo messaging platform and developed an infographic-style “Election Handbook” summarizing key information in a concise format for sharing online.
Hà Thị Ngọc Bích, Secretary of the Hoài Nhơn Đông Ward Youth Union, said the goal is to diversify communication methods to reach different groups in the community.
“Infographics help residents quickly grasp basic regulations, while cultural and dance activities create a lively and accessible atmosphere,” Bích said. “Through these initiatives, young people’s sense of responsibility toward the election is being strongly promoted.”
