(HBO) – The World Vision International’s Area Development Programme in Lac Son district recently launched four free swimming courses for 120 children in the communes of Chi Thien, Mien Doi, Binh Cang and Phu Luong.
Photo: Children practice warm-up skills before plunging into
water.
Each course last 10 days under the guidance of instructors and supervisors.
Children practised basic swimming skills, including warm-up, how to take breath
and pedal, swim breaststroke, backstroke, and crawl. At the same time, the
organising board also trained them in the most basic skills in drowning
prevention so that they could protect themselves in necessary cases.
It was a practical activity for rural children during summer holiday, providing
them with injury prevention skills towards minimising the rate of child death
and disability from drowning. It also stepped up the swimming teaching and
learning movement among local children, towards achieving the goal of "Safe and
helpful summer”./.
The people in Hoa Binh province are aware of the need to build and preserve the cultural traditions and unique customs of their communities, especially those related to ethnic identities and family values which serve as foundation for a vibrant, tradition-rich Hoa Binh, enriching community life. In recent years, the province’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have paid heed to building and developing family values and fostering human standards in the new era.
The festival of great national solidarity and culture in 2024 was held at the communal house of Da Bac district on November 5. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and leaders of departments and sectors attended the event.
The Labor Federation of Da Bac district has focused on protecting workers' rights while actively participating in patriotic emulation movements to enhance the creativity and productivity of the local workforces across agencies, organisations and enterprises.
In recent years, the Women's Union of Yen Thuy district has actively contributed to the implementation of the National Target Program on building new the rural areas. The Union's activities not only help raise awareness of environmental protection for the members, the women, and the people but they also contribute to improving the appearance of rural areas and improving the quality of life.
The model of intergenerational self-help club (ISC) has been expanded in Mai Chau district over recent times, contributing to sharing and motivating the disadvantaged people, especially the elderly, to improve their lives.
Following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings that emulation is patriotism, patriotism requires emulation, the trade union at all levels in Hoa Binh has effectively implemented patriotism emulation movements, especially the "effective, creative working” movement. Responding to the movement, local workers, public servants, and officials have proposed many creative and applicable ideas, helping spread the movement to all agencies, units, and businesses.
