Yên Bái, once known for its majestic natural beauty, was left submerged in water and mud after Typhoon No. 3. The torrential rains and violent floods swept away countless hopes and left many schools severely damaged. Recognizing the urgent need to recover and ensure continued education for students, KLC Group donated 200 million VND to help schools in Yên Bái province quickly recover from the disaster, providing motivation for teachers and students alike.
Severe Damage Caused by Floods
Typhoon No. 3 had a devastating impact on many northern provinces, with Yên Bái being one of the hardest-hit areas. The continuous heavy rains triggered historic floods, submerging villages, houses, and educational institutions. In particular, Hong Thai Primary School and Hoa Ban Kindergarten suffered significant damage to their facilities.
Hong Thai Primary School lost almost all of its teaching equipment With 118 desks and chairs, 5,000 textbooks, 3 laptops, 3 projectors, and a 700-portion rice cooker damaged, the school faced difficulties, disrupting teaching and learning activities. Vu Van Tan, the school’s principal, shared, “These losses have significantly impacted teaching and learning. We urgently need support to recover and stabilize our teaching activities.”
Meanwhile Hoa Ban Kindergarten also suffered significant losses as many children’s items were swept away and severely damaged by the flood. Nguyen Thi Thang, the school’s principal, shared, “The floodwaters submerged the school, causing severe damage to the facilities. The school lost 4 computers, 200 blankets, towels, and hundreds of other learning and living tools. Currently, the school is facing difficulties in recovering to welcome students back.” These losses not only interrupted the children’s studies but also had a significant impact on the morale of both students and teachers.
KLC Group Joins Hands to Overcome Challenges
Recognizing the urgency and severity of the damage caused by the floods, KLC Group decided to contribute by organizing a fundraising campaign among its employees and donating from the company’s fund to support the two schools in Yên Bái. On September 23, 2024, representatives of KLC Group visited the schools and donated 200 million VND, with 100 million VND for each school, to help quickly rebuild the facilities.
With the 100 million VND donation, Hoa Ban Kindergarten will have additional resources to purchase new equipment, replacing those damaged by the flood. Nguyen Thi Thang, the school’s principal, expressed her gratitude, saying, “The timely support from KLC Group has given us more confidence and motivation to repair the school and ensure that children can return to study in a safe and well-equipped environment”. She also pledged to use the funds transparently and effectively.
Hong Thai Primary School also received 100 million VND from KLC Group to quickly repair and replace damaged equipment Vu Van Tan, the school’s principal, shared, “We are deeply grateful for the support from KLC Group. This is a noble and meaningful act that helps our school overcome difficulties and is a great source of motivation for teachers and students.”
With a business philosophy closely linked to social responsibility, KLC Group is committed to supporting those in need and communities affected by natural disasters. The company hopes that this timely action will spread the spirit of mutual assistance and inspire the community to believe in the goodness and solidarity of people in times of hardship.
KLC Group also believes that with the collective efforts of society, the lives of people in Yên Bái will soon return to normal, and students will have the best conditions to continue their education. The spirit of “mutual assistance” of KLC people will always be maintained and enhanced to become a great source of motivation for teachers and students to overcome difficulties and build a brighter future together.
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