Nậm Ty, a poor village nearly 20 kilometers from the center of Hua Thanh commune, is connected by nearly 14 kilometers of winding, treacherous dirt roads. The Nậm Ty Primary and Kindergarten School is precariously perched on the mountainside, only about 2 kilometers from the Vietnam-Laos border. Without electricity from the national grid, lacking water for daily use, hot summers, and cold winters with a blanket of mist. Despite the difficulties and shortages, the place is still always warm with the love of education and the silent sacrifices of the teachers who remain dedicated to the village, staying in the classroom.

Phạm Thị Huệ, Principal of Hua Thanh Kindergarten, shared: “To maintain regular teaching for the children, the hardest part here is not just the difficult and dangerous road, but also the lack of water and no electricity for daily use. The teachers often have to collect rainwater and walk miles to the stream for water. Without electricity, preparing materials or organizing activities is also very limited.”

Hua Thanh Kindergarten has nearly 350 students, with two points in Nậm Ty 1 and Nậm Ty 2 hosting five classes and over 110 children. The two primary school points have six classes with 152 students, all of whom are from the H’mong ethnic group. In the past, the people’s life was particularly hard, making education for children of low quality, and the attendance rate was not high. Thanks to the support policies of the Party and State, the persistent efforts of local authorities, and especially the dedication of teachers who stayed with the village, people’s lives have gradually improved. They have become more interested in their children’s education, sending them to school and to learn.

“Although there have been positive changes, people in Nậm Ty still need help. Therefore, every heartfelt contribution, every gift not only has material value but also provides spiritual support, helping both teachers and students in this border area stay strong in their mission of spreading knowledge and preserving education,” said Huệ.

In such difficult and lacking conditions, the program to give gifts to students at the Nậm Ty schools in Hua Thanh commune on the International Children’s Day today became even more precious, filled with love. The program was a special concern from the spouse of the Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, Madam Ngô Phương Ly, and the working delegation, including Deputy Chief of the Central Party Office Phạm Gia Túc and philanthropists. Accompanying the program were Đỉnh Vàng Co., Ltd. and Khánh Vĩnh Construction and Trading Service Co., Ltd., who traveled hundreds of kilometers from Hanoi to bring their love to the highland areas of Điện Biên.

262 gifts were sent to the students at Nậm Ty Kindergarten and Primary School, containing all the necessary school supplies such as backpacks, pens, notebooks, and essential necessities.

In addition to the gifts for students, the program also donated two water supply works to the two Nậm Ty schools. In the context of severe water shortages, especially in the dry season, having a clean water system not only improves health but also marks the beginning of major changes in the learning environment and the living conditions of both teachers and students.

“We hope that these small gifts today will touch the children’s hearts, adding joy and motivation for them to go to school. We believe that the seeds of love sown today will grow into hope, a bright future for them tomorrow,” said Madam Ngô Phương Ly.

To make the program even more meaningful, Đỉnh Vàng Co., Ltd. and Khánh Vĩnh Construction and Trading Service Co., Ltd. supported the funding for the construction of boundary walls, school gates, and upgrading facilities for the school, something that teachers here had long wished for. It is not only a physical construction but also a safety barrier that protects the children every day as they come to class, an opening gate to knowledge and hope.

Đỗ Thị Thu Hiền, Principal of Hua Thanh Primary School, shared: “We have gradually gotten used to teaching on slippery roads in the rainy season, and dusty roads in the dry season. Many days, we feel exhausted, but when we arrive at school and see the happy, obedient students, we forget all the tiredness. Now, with this kind of attention, we feel our profession is being shared, giving us more motivation to stay committed.”

In the vast wilderness, with the sound of the summer forest winds, the first morning of June in Nậm Ty is truly special. The children, beaming with joy, hug the gifts as they go home with their small hands. Though they may never have left their village and may not know what the vast world is like, today, they know that far away, there are hearts always focused on the highlands, following the dreams of education that will never fade...