Society

Officers and soldiers from Engineer Brigade 7 are carrying out hazardous mine-clearance operations in former war-affected areas of Bong Son Ward and An Toan Commune, helping restore land safety and support local development decades after the conflict ended.

Gia Lai’s youth organizations have launched a series of environmental projects and community initiatives to promote sustainable living as part of the 2026 Summer Youth Volunteer Campaign and activities marking World Environment Day on June 5.

Gia Lai province has stepped up efforts to expand cooperation with Francophone partners in education, science, technology, trade and sustainable development following meetings with French, Belgian and Cambodian diplomats on the sidelines of the Francophone Education Forum on May 28.

In the years following national reunification, thousands of people from northern and central Vietnam left their hometowns for the Central Highlands under the Party and State’s new economic zone policy, transforming remote and populated land into thriving residential and agricultural communities.

The Provincial Youth Union, the Vietnam Youth Federation of Gia Lai Province and the Vietnam Student Association of Gia Lai on May 24 launched the 2026 Summer Youth Volunteer Campaign in Quy Nhon Ward, in response to the Month of Action for Children and World Environment Day 2026.

Ms Dang Thi Thuy, head of the Young Pioneer Organization at Chu Van An Primary School in Pleiku Ward, has been awarded the 2026 “Pink Swallow” Award by the Central Council of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization in recognition of her contributions to children’s education and youth activities.

Local conservation groups in Quy Nhon are calling for stronger protection measures after two rare sea turtles were spotted near the coast of Nhơn Lý between May 6 and May 9, according to community representatives.

A Cambodian patient receiving treatment for a life-threatening abdominal condition at Hoang Anh Gia Lai University Medical Center has shown significant signs of recovery after hospital staff and benefactors donated more than VND 26 million ($1,000) to support his medical expenses.

A series of youth-led initiatives across Gia Lai Province are helping children develop leadership skills, creativity and compassion through practical educational and community activities held to mark the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization.

A sixth-grade Bahnar student from Vietnam’s Central Highlands is gaining recognition for her outstanding English achievements, earning international and national awards while inspiring other ethnic minority children to pursue academic success.

Hundreds of students and teachers gathered at Pleiku High School in Gia Lai Province on May 9 for STEM Day 2026, an event aimed at bringing science learning closer to real-world applications through hands-on activities and technology experiences.

TreeBank has announced the launch of the “2026 Tree Planting Festival”, scheduled to take place on June 6 at the Dau Tieng Reservoir protection forest area in Tay Ninh.

Two childhood friends from Vietnam’s Central Highlands have achieved major academic milestones together, earning recognition for both national academic excellence and outstanding international test results.

FLC Quy Nhon Beach & Golf Resort has launched Green Day 2026, a recurring environmental programme designed to integrate sustainability into its core operations, reflecting a broader shift in the tourism sector towards long-term, systematic development.

A community initiative in Chư Sê commune, Gia Lai province, is equipping local youth with essential water safety and drowning prevention skills, aiming to reduce risks during the high-risk summer season.

Lê Phương Nghi, winner of the FTUCharm 2025 beauty pageant, on April 29 launched an environmental initiative aimed at children in Gia Lai, combining recycling activities with community support efforts.

Two high school students from Gia Lai Province have secured second prize at the National Science and Engineering Fair 2025-2026 after developing a smoke-resistant mask made from sugarcane bagasse, a widely available agricultural by-product.

Efforts to build a sustainable reading culture in schools continue to face challenges, despite expanded access to books and improved library systems. While infrastructure has advanced, students’ voluntary reading habits remain limited, highlighting a gap between availability and engagement.

Tuy Phuoc High School No. 1 secured first prize at the final round of the “Road to success - UTC2” academic competition for Gia Lai Province in 2026, held on April 19.

The progress of her students has become a powerful source of motivation for Nguyen Thi Thuy, an English teacher at Ân Mỹ Secondary School. After leaving a stable job in Ho Chi Minh City, she returned to her hometown determined to help students overcome their fear of learning English.

A student from Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Gia Lai has graduated with highest honours from Foreign Trade University, completing her degree ahead of schedule with a near-perfect academic record and multiple research accolades.

Quoc Hoc Quy Nhon High School in Gia Lai province held a STEM Day on April 18, drawing strong student participation and showcasing hands-on science and technology projects aimed at fostering innovation and career orientation.

Youth Union organizations in Gia Lai Province have rolled out a comprehensive digital transformation programme from provincial to grassroots levels since early 2026, establishing a wide network of community-based initiatives to support residents and improve digital access.

Students at Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted have secured places among the top 1% of SAT test-takers worldwide in the 2026 examination, with several achieving near-perfect scores, underscoring both academic rigor and disciplined preparation strategies.