Just over ten days ago, while returning home from teaching, teacher Phạm Ngọc Nguyễn (born 1979), from Trần Văn Thọ Primary Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities in Mường Nhé commune, happened to find a leather wallet. Inside were many personal papers belonging to Lầu Thị Tâu, along with more than VND 16 million in cash and some personal belongings. Without hesitation, he brought the wallet to the Mường Nhé Commune Police to help find its owner. By that evening, the lost items were returned to Ms. Tâu, who received them with heartfelt gratitude.

This simple yet humane act left a strong impression on local residents. Once the story was shared on social media, it received hundreds of comments and shares. Many students and parents expressed pride in their teacher, considering it a vivid lesson in honesty, responsibility, and kindness. Examples like  Nguyễn deserve to be highlighted, as every good deed, once shared, contributes to building a connected and compassionate community full of trust in human values.

 Nguyễn shared: “After returning the wallet, I was surprised when the school commended me and posted about it on social media. I thought it was just a normal thing anyone should do, but I didn’t expect it to spread so widely. I hope such small good deeds will be shared more often, helping to nurture a beautiful way of living in our community.”

At the end of July, a devastating flash flood and landslides caused severe damage in Xa Dung, Na Son, Tìa Dình, Mường Luân, and Phình Giàng communes. Dozens of houses were swept away, farmland destroyed, and many roads cut off. Hundreds of households were left homeless, while children lost clothes, books, and even their schools.

Responding to a call for support, teachers, parents, and students of Bế Văn Đàn Primary School (Điện Biên Phủ ward) quickly joined hands to help. Thanks to social media, photos and stories of flood damage spread rapidly, prompting immediate action. In just a short time, the school raised nearly VND 20 million, 20 bags of clothes, and 650 textbooks,  small but meaningful gifts carrying hope for children in flood-hit areas.

Principal Đinh Thị Thanh Nhàn said emotionally: “Through social media, we could truly feel the suffering of the victims. Images of collapsed houses and the eyes of helpless children were heartbreaking. Timely information inspired teachers, students, and parents to act. Beyond material support, this is a lesson in compassion that we want to instill in our students.”

This effort once again proves that when social media becomes a bridge for sharing information, compassion is awakened. In times of hardship, the spirit of solidarity has transformed into community strength, bringing warmth and hope to villages devastated by floods.

These are just two among many positive stories spread via social media. Today, Facebook and Zalo are the most commonly used platforms, connecting people, delivering information quickly, and even serving as channels for businesses, education, and government agencies to communicate policies and listen to citizens. Many individuals and organizations also use them to call for community support for the poor, the vulnerable, or disaster-affected areas. From such posts, hundreds of disadvantaged people have been helped, and countless meaningful stories have been shared, fostering trust and solidarity.

However, social media is also a “double-edged sword.” Some people use it for meaningless purposes such as chasing views and likes, spreading misinformation, or exploiting it for personal gain in ways that violate the law. Many cases of school violence began from small conflicts that escalated online. Some individuals, even intellectuals and businesspeople, faced legal consequences for defaming others online. More worryingly, some have used technology for fraud and property theft, causing serious harm.

Therefore, guiding communities to focus on spreading positive and humanistic values online is essential today. Every social media user should carefully select and share positive information, behave responsibly, and cultivate cultural conduct online. When each account becomes a “seed of kindness,” social media will no longer be a place for negativity but a powerful tool for building a compassionate, civilized society filled with trust.