The program was organized under the direction of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union and the Vietnam Youth Federation in Ho Chi Minh City, in Bu Gia Map Commune, Dong Nai Province.
The “March at the Border” program is implemented to spread the spirit of “I love my Fatherland,” while promoting the vanguard and volunteer role of youth in joining hands to improve the living conditions of people in disadvantaged areas. The program saw the participation of Emulation Cluster No. 18, representing the worker sector, under the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union.
The delegation visited, exchanged with, and gained insights into the daily lives and duties of officers and soldiers at Bu Gia Map Border Guard Station.
On this occasion, the delegation presented sports equipment, computers, printers, and solar-powered energy storage systems. They also coordinated with officers and soldiers to repaint and upgrade the volleyball training ground, contributing to improved conditions for physical training at the unit.
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Xuan Chau, Political Commissar of Bu Gia Map Border Guard Station, expressed his sincere appreciation for the meaningful support and solidarity extended by youth union members and young people of Ho Chi Minh City to the unit’s officers and soldiers. He affirmed that, under any circumstances or conditions, the officers and soldiers of Bu Gia Map Border Guard Station remain steadfast in their political resolve, maintain combat readiness, uphold a strong sense of responsibility, and are determined to firmly safeguard territorial sovereignty and ensure national border security within their assigned mandate.
The “I Love My Fatherland” flag-raising ceremony was held at a border marker under the management of Dak Ka Border Guard Station, thereby fostering patriotism and a sense of national pride among youth union members and young participants.
Within the framework of the program, youth union members and young people from Ho Chi Minh City visited Bu Gia Map National Park to learn, explore, and enhance their awareness of natural resource conservation and environmental protection.
In addition, the “Digital Literacy for All” program, featuring a thematic session on skills in applying artificial intelligence (AI) in learning and daily life, was also organized, attracting the active participation of a large number of residents in Bu Gia Map Commune.
In addition, a range of games, interactive activities, and training sessions were organized to equip students at Bu Gia Map Primary School with essential knowledge and skills in preventing fraud and abduction.
At Dak Mai Secondary and High School, Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper's delegation awarded 10 scholarships worth VND1 million (US$38) each to students who have overcome difficulties to achieve good academic results. The participating units also presented 20 gifts to disadvantaged households, donated 50 sets of Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) to female teachers devoted to the local education sector, and handed over a solar-powered lighting project, among other contributions.
Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Bu Gia Map Commune, Dang Thi Huong, noted that approximately 75 percent of the commune’s population are ethnic minority groups whose living conditions remain challenging. The volunteer activities carried out by Ho Chi Minh City’s youth are of practical significance, providing encouragement and motivation for residents to gradually improve their livelihoods.
