Emulation Group No. 1 under the Vietnam Education Trade Union Extends Support to Students of Quyet Tien Ethnic Minority Semi-boarding Secondary School, Tuyen Quang Province

In the afternoon of November 9, 2025, within the framework of activities organized by Emulation Group No. 1 under the Vietnam Education Trade Union, the Trade Union of Thai Nguyen University (TNU) – serving as the Cluster Head for 2025 – held a charity program to support students of Quyet Tien Ethnic Minority Semi-boarding  Secondary School, Quan Ba Commune, Tuyen Quang Province.

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Ha, PhD, President of the Trade Union Organization of Thai Nguyen University, led the delegation, accompanied by members of the Standing Committee, representatives of the Trade Union Office, and the leadership and trade union of the Thai Nguyen University- Campus in Ha Giang.

Photo: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Ha, PhD, President of the Trade Union of Thai Nguyen University, is delivering a speech at the event.

Guided by the spirit of “Solidarity – Sharing – Supporting the Mountainous areas,” member institutions of Emulation Group No. 1 contributed a total of VND 50 million to assist the school in repairing and upgrading its infrastructure and in procuring additional equipment to improve learning and living conditions for boarding students, most of whom come from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Photo: Representatives presenting gifts to Quyet Tien Ethnic Minority Semi-boarding  Secondary School, Quan Ba Commune, Tuyen Quang Province.

During the event, the delegation presented a television set to the school and inaugurated a new facility, funded by the Cluster’s contributions, which benefits more than 200 boarding students.

Photo: Inauguration of the supported facility at Quyet Tien Ethnic Minority Semi-boarding Lower Secondary School.

In his remarks, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Ha, PhD, stated:

“This charitable activity is not only a material contribution but also a meaningful expression of the affection and social responsibility demonstrated by the trade unions of national and regional universities in caring for and accompanying students in disadvantaged areas. We hope that this project will help teachers and students of Quyet Tien School improve their study and living conditions.”

Photo: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Ha, PhD,  is interacting with teachers and students at the school.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha also shared that Emulation Cluster No. 1, under the Vietnam Education Trade Union, comprises five-member trade unions: One from Vietnam National University, Hanoi; One from Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City; Hue University; the University of Da Nang; and Thai Nguyen University. Originally, the Group’s review meeting and charity program were planned to take place in Ha Giang in early October 2025. However, due to severe flooding in Thai Nguyen caused by Typhoon No. 11 (Matmo), the event was postponed. On this occasion, the Trade Union of Thai Nguyen University, as the Cluster Head for 2025, represented all member institutions in visiting and supporting teachers and students of Quyet Tien School, continuing the spirit of solidarity and reaffirming the social responsibility of trade unions in accompanying education in remote and disadvantaged regions.

Photo: Representatives from the TNU Trade Union and TNU Campus in Ha Giang at the inauguration site.

On behalf of the school, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Cham, Principal of Quyet Tien Ethnic Minority Semi-boarding Secondary School, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the member institutions of Emulation Cluster No. 1. She shared:

“Our school currently has 37 teaching staff with 693 students, including 212 boarding students. Most of them are children from ethnic minority families living in areas with extremely severe socio-economic conditions. The care and support from the trade unions of Emulation Group No. 1 have provided great encouragement, helping us improve our facilities and create better living and learning conditions for students, motivating them to study harder and strive for a brighter future.”

Photo: Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Cham, Principal of Quyet Tien Ethnic Minority Semi-boarding Secondary School, delivering remarks at the event.

The charity program of Emulation Group No. 1 is among a series of meaningful activities in celebration of the upcoming Trade Union Congresses for the 2025–2030 term. This is considered evidence of the pioneering role and social responsibility of trade unions in the era of innovation and digital transformation.