1. Project Rationale
Launched in October 2016, the “Good Books for Primary Students” project is a heartfelt initiative founded by retired teachers and individuals deeply committed to promoting a reading culture among children. Over the years, the project has reached 27 provinces, delivering over 400,000 books to more than 1,000 schools across Vietnam. Recognizing its noble mission and proven effectiveness, SonTa Foundation joined the initiative in 2023, aiming to foster a love for reading among primary school students in underserved areas.
2. Activities and Implementation
SonTa Foundation’s support focused on material contributions to expand the reach of the project:
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Book Donation: Over 900 quality books were donated to the libraries of five primary schools in Quang Binh province.
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Library Enrichment: These new resources have significantly enriched the learning and recreational material available to students in remote areas, encouraging frequent reading and intellectual curiosity.
3. Partners
This initiative is the result of a meaningful collaboration between:
4. Results and Impact
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Direct Educational Impact: More than 900 books were delivered to five schools, contributing to tangible improvements in classroom learning and student engagement.
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Cultural Impact: The project has helped instill a reading habit and passion for knowledge among primary students in remote areas, laying the foundation for lifelong learning.
5. Post-Project Developments
Following the book donation campaign, SonTa Foundation successfully leveraged the project’s network to connect with six additional schools, enabling their students to access online English classes provided by the Foundation in Q4 of 2023. This expansion demonstrates how a single partnership can evolve into long-term, sustainable development opportunities for the broader educational community.