The post-congress emulation movement quickly spread across eastern and western parts of the province, with local Youth Union units tailoring programmes to meet community needs, ranging from disaster relief and social welfare to cultural preservation and youth development.
In Quy Nhon Tay Ward, the local Youth Union and Young Pioneers Council, in coordination with Hai Chau Ward Youth Union in Da Nang and benefactors, organised the “Lighting Up Vietnamese Children’s Dreams” programme for children affected by floods.
One hundred children received warm clothing, milk, notebooks and cash, while two sets of Young Pioneers drums were donated to Bui Thi Xuan Secondary School and Phuoc My Primary School. The total value of support reached 120 million VND (about USD 5,000).
The programme also featured a “Zero Dong Market”, allowing children to choose stuffed animals, school supplies, books and clothing according to their needs. Continuing its relief efforts, the Quy Nhon Tay Ward Youth Union later partnered with Hoa Cuong Ward Youth Union in Da Nang to deliver 20 gift packages worth 20 million VND (about USD 830) to disadvantaged residents and children affected by storms and floods. An additional 10 million VND (about USD 415) was provided to help repair storm-damaged homes for two families.
In Tuy Phuoc Commune, Youth Union activities combined social welfare with the preservation of traditional culture. Alongside volunteer labour to repair homes damaged by storms and floods, the commune organised the “I Love Bai Choi Folk Songs” initiative and the “Colours of Bai Choi – A Cultural Playground” programme at Phuoc Loc Secondary School.
More than 100 students were introduced to the history and cultural value of Bai Choi art, recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2017, and practised basic melodies, calls and performances under the guidance of artisan Nguyen Thi Kieu My.
In the western part of the province, Youth Union units also staged a range of activities. An Phu Ward marked the congress’s success with a five-a-side football tournament involving seven teams from neighbouring wards and communes, fostering unity and exchange without competitive rankings. The event drew large crowds of young supporters and helped strengthen solidarity among local Youth Union chapters.
Meanwhile, the Chu Pah Commune Youth Union organised the “Warm Winter, Volunteer Spring” programme in Kenh Village, distributing 50 gifts to disadvantaged children worth a total of 3 million VND (about USD 125) and four gifts to poor households valued at 1 million VND (about USD 42).
The programme was accompanied by awareness campaigns on drug prevention, online safety, administrative procedures and the installation of the electronic Party Member Handbook.
In the border commune of Duc Co, Youth Union activities focused on improving English language skills for ethnic minority children in Lung Prong Village.
On December 12, the commune’s Youth Union, in cooperation with the Communications Club of Le Hoan High School, organised exchanges, games and milk distribution for 20 students, encouraging them to continue attending classes. English classes in the village have been maintained for the past two years.
The impact of the post-congress initiatives has been reflected in feedback from beneficiaries.
Pham Dinh Ho, a resident of Quy Nhon Tay Ward whose home was severely damaged by storms and floods, said support from the Youth Union helped his family repair their house and motivated them to ensure their children could continue schooling.
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In Tuy Phuoc Commune, students described gaining a deeper appreciation of local traditions after performing Bai Choi at school for the first time.
From disaster recovery and cultural education to sports, digital awareness and language learning in border areas, the Youth Union activities following the provincial congress have left a lasting impression, highlighting the role of young volunteers in supporting communities across Gia Lai Province.
