Scholarship Program
Anh Duong has provided 26,492 scholarships for poor students in primary, secondary and high school across 16 communes of Can Tho City. These scholarships allow students to have a greater chance of attending school and work to minimize dropouts.
In primary and secondary schools, we currently provide 700,000 VND (27 USD) – 1 million VND (38 USD) per student per year.
For further information about our scholarship programs in schools, please see below:
Video 1: Handing out 18 scholarship places in Phụng Hiệp
Video 2: Handing out 50 scholarship places and stories from students
Video 3: Carrying out a scholarship survey in the local community
Health and Inclusivity Programs
- Dental Program: Anh Duong implemented oral and respiratory health activities in 42 kindergartens, reaching 14,663 children, and in 76 primary schools, benefiting 29,776 students. The program taught children essential personal hygiene and oral care practices while equipping teachers and parents with knowledge about common diseases and appropriate preventive care. After several years of implementation, the program was officially handed over to the schools in 2023. Teachers now have sufficient knowledge, practical experience, and confidence to independently sustain these activities and integrate lessons on personal hygiene, self-care, and oral health into their regular teaching for students.
- Eyesight Screening: This activity has been implemented in 72 primary schools. Anh Duong has funded eye checkups for 162,669 students and provided 3,312 pairs of glasses for students in need.
- Inclusive Education: Since 2008, Anh Duong has worked with 12 primary schools, supporting 176 children with disabilities.
- Computer Center: 37 schools now have 370 computers, giving over 12,000 students access to digital skills training.
- Education centers: Six libraries have been set up in primary and secondary schools, reaching 3,081 students.
- School Facilities Improvement: Anh Duong has supported the creation of 25 school yards and green areas, 8 roofs, and 9 hand sinks. These additions help to promote hygiene and provide spaces for recreation.
- Sport Events – Non-Smoking Day: Since 2005, 19,370 people participated in volleyball, boat, bicycle, and marathon races to raise awareness about tobacco’s harms.
For further information about our health and education work in schools, please see below:
Video 1: Eye sight testing and providing glasses in schools
Video 2: Eye sight testing and providing glasses in schools
Video 3: Visiting a household where the children receive glasses
Gender Equality and Sexual Health Program
- Domestic Violence Prevention: Anh Duong has run 260 training sessions for 4,834 people covering domestic violence, gender issues, financial management, legal awareness, child protection, and more. There are now 61 reliable safe addresses in Long My town and Phung Hiep. Six cases have received legal aid and 60 others received counselling services.
- Sexual Education & Life Skills: 611 training courses held across 15 secondary schools, reaching 20,634 students. Knowledge rates have improved from 50.45% before sessions to 96.57% after sessions.
- Medical Support: 354 sessions on HFMD, dengue, asthma, flu, gynecologic diseases etc., reaching 10,514 people. 196 poor individuals received financial medical aid.
Video 1: Gender Equality Program run in conjunction with Long My Town Women’s Union
Video 2: Gender Equality and Domestic Violence Prevention Drama Contest