Press - A bridge of goodwill

For many years, Ap Bac Newspaper and Tien Giang Radio and Television Station (abbreviated as THTG) have not only reflected the multi-dimensional life and people of the province, but have gradually become a trusted address connecting kind-hearted people inside and outside the province to help people in difficult circumstances in the area.

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The day we returned, Tran Le Minh Thinh (in Binh Long hamlet, Thanh Binh commune, Cho Gao district) was healthy and happy... Thinh is one of the pitiful cases that Ap Bac Newspaper wrote an article about to call for support before.

Ap Bac Newspaper in coordination with sponsors and local authorities organized the handover ceremony of "House of Love" to poor households.

When Thinh was taken to Children's Hospital 1 ( Ho Chi Minh City) for examination and treatment, the doctors diagnosed him with encephalitis and meningitis. The disease had left him almost in a vegetative state.

Through the article reflecting on Thinh's case published in Ap Bac Newspaper, many organizations and benefactors have supported Thinh with over 120 million VND for his medical treatment. Of which, the organizations and benefactors, through Ap Bac Newspaper and the account of Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh (Thinh's mother), sent Thinh a total of over 90 million VND (Ap Bac Newspaper's Youth Union visited and gave the above amount to Thinh 6 times). In addition, the benefactors visited and directly sent the remaining amount to Thinh's family.

It is known that during the time Thinh was sick, his mother, Linh, had to quit her job as a garment worker to take care of him and her eldest daughter. Linh shared: “I would like to thank everyone, all the kind-hearted uncles and aunts who helped my son, Thinh, with money for treatment. Previously, the doctor said Thinh could only recover 30%; but now Thinh can say that he has recovered more than 80%, I am so happy!

Now I just hope Thinh can continue to go to school and I can find a stable job to take care of my two children."

We also do not forget the tears of gratitude of Mrs. Tran Thi Xuan (born in 1957, in Rach Trac Hamlet, My Phuoc Tay Commune, Cai Lay Town) when Ap Bac Newspaper mobilized support to build a "House of Love".

It is known that Ms. Xuan is living with her 2 children and 1 nephew, all 3 of whom have mental illness. Every day, Ms. Xuan's whole family struggles with a difficult life, so having a safe home, enough to shelter the whole family from the rain and sun, is always a dream. Through surveying and learning about Ms. Xuan's family situation, the "House of Love" program of Ap Bac Newspaper connected with My Tho Port Joint Stock Company to support 50 million VND to make her family's dream come true.

In addition, one of the highlights in the social security work of Ap Bac Newspaper is the annual implementation of the "Wings of Dreams" scholarship program, awarding hundreds of scholarships to students who have overcome difficulties to study well. From the scholarships awarded, the program has "given wings" to more than 1,200 students in difficult circumstances to continue to realize their dreams.

Comrade Nguyen Trong Tan, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Head of the Charity and Social Group of Ap Bac Newspaper shared: “Every year, Ap Bac Newspaper publishes dozens of genuine and touching articles about the lives of the unfortunate, becoming a bridge of humanity connecting the community. Through these articles by reporters and contributors published in Ap Bac Newspaper, readers have donated hundreds of millions of VND to help difficult cases, the sick, the lonely elderly, orphans, the disabled, and poor students, overcoming difficulties...

In addition to the scholarship program “Wings of Dreams” and “House of Love”, every year, Ap Bac Newspaper also mobilizes to give thousands of Mid-Autumn gifts to children in difficult circumstances. Each gift includes moon cakes and lanterns. Although the gifts are not large in material value, they have meaningful spiritual value, helping children enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The units that have always accompanied Ap Bac Newspaper in charity and social programs for many years include: Tien Giang Lottery Company Limited, Tien Giang Petroleum Company; My Tho Port Joint Stock Company...

PROGRAMS BRANDED "THTG"

Tien Giang Radio and Television Station - THTG has programs bearing the "THTG" brand such as: "Road to Glory", "Humanitarian Address", "Steps to School"... on television or programs: " Music Exchange", "Family Doctor", "Listen to the Conversation" on radio... Along with that are programs with spreading effects such as: Tien Giang 24 hours, 24/7 weather forecast... Tien Giang YouTube channel achieved "Silver Button"...

THTG's "Humanitarian Address" TV program.

In particular, THTG also actively implements social charity television programs such as: "Step up to school", "Humanitarian address" ... through coordination with sectors and localities to mobilize the construction of houses for poor households, award scholarships to poor and studious students; give money and gifts to help the poor with medical treatment with a total amount of nearly 100 billion VND. This is not only a support and joy for those in difficult circumstances, students who overcome difficulties to study well, but also a happiness for the team implementing the programs.

The TV program “Nang buoc den truong” of THTG for over 15 years has been in the hearts of viewers near and far. Many viewers said that during the weekly broadcast time on THTG, everyone watches this program, because the program is a bridge to help students with unfortunate circumstances continue to study and become useful citizens for society.

Journalist Tran Liem, Director of the TV program "Nang buoc den truong" said: Over the past 15 years, the whole province has had 390 students receiving main scholarships, each worth from 5 to 56 million VND, depending on the amount of annual sponsors, along with more than 7,800 additional scholarships, each worth 500,000 VND in cash and many gifts from the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Tien Giang Province, the Charity Association of My Tho City, individuals, organizations, and viewers who have accompanied... with a total budget of nearly 25 billion VND. The scholarships awarded to disadvantaged students are like adding motivation, helping them continue on the path of seeking knowledge, reaching for success in the future.

On average, every year, the Charity - Social Group, Trade Union, Youth Union of Ap Bac Newspaper mobilizes and receives donations to build 5 - 7 "Houses of Love"; awards nearly 100 "Wings of Dreams" scholarships worth nearly 300 million VND; awards 1,000 Mid-Autumn Festival gifts; receives tens of millions of VND from readers to support difficult circumstances, promptly brings love to difficult circumstances, orphans, people with disabilities, poor patients... helping them have more faith in defeating illness, overcoming difficulties, and gradually improving their lives.

Since 2012, the TV program “Humanitarian Address” was born. From a few individuals participating in supporting difficult circumstances and illnesses in the province. Up to now, the program has had hundreds of viewers who are philanthropists with nearly 30 charitable groups connecting hearts, spreading compassion.

Each year, the program provides financial support for medical treatment to 26 patients, with a total value of over 2.1 billion VND. The program has built dreams and given strength to the poor who are unfortunately ill to continue their treatment.

Bursting with emotion when the TV program "Humanitarian Address" supported his family member to recover, Mr. Doan Thanh Hoa (in An Lac B hamlet, Luong Hoa Lac commune, Cho Gao district) shared: "My daughter unfortunately had a traffic accident, affecting her brain. Fortunately, she received support from the program "Humanitarian Address" of THTG, in coordination with local authorities and benefactors to have additional funds for treatment. Currently, my daughter is completely healthy, living happily and healthily, this is boundless happiness for the family".

Volunteering is not only a humanitarian act but also a testament to the power of honest information and the positive leadership of the press in connecting the community. The volunteer journey of Ap Bac Newspaper and THTG is one of the typical examples of journalism that is responsible to society and is always ready to accompany people in all circumstances.

In the current context, practical actions for the community not only bring social value, but also strengthen readers' trust in the pioneering role of the press in social security and community development.

PHUONG MAI

Source: https://baoapbac.vn/xa-hoi/202506/bao-chi-cau-noi-nhung-tam-long-thien-nguyen-1045857/