Human Act Prize 2024: Honoring 31 outstanding projects and ideas

NDO - On the evening of December 14, the Human Act Prize 2024 Award Ceremony took place at Ho Guom Theater, Hanoi , honoring 31 outstanding projects and ideas that have been inspiring dedication and commitment for a better future for everyone.

The theme of the 2024 season is “Creating Community”, which aims to promote the spread and connection of community activities, not only honoring outstanding initiatives but also encouraging the replication of effective models. At the same time, emphasizing the role of cooperation between large enterprises, organizations, and small volunteer groups in creating positive and sustainable changes. Entering its second year, the Human Act Prize 2024 received 128 entries, with consistent quality and diversity in the fields of activity. The Human Act Prize 2024 award ceremony was broadcast live on Nhan Dan Television and live on many social platforms.

12/14/2024 18:55

Spreading the efforts to contribute to the community

Speaking at the red carpet of Ho Guom Theater before the Human Act Prize 2024 Award Ceremony, comrade Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association , Head of the Organizing Committee of the award, said that although it is only the second year, this year's award has been recognized in the national award system. "Although it is the second time, we still maintain a modern and artistic organization method, with the focus of the program being to honor individuals, organizations and businesses that have made lasting contributions to the community over the years, helping to elevate this honor program," said comrade Le Quoc Minh.

Comrade Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, Head of the Organizing Committee of the award, answered questions from the press before the award ceremony. (Photo: THANH DAT)

This is the second year the award ceremony has been held, with the participation of more than 150 projects. Of which, the Organizing Committee has selected 31 projects to honor tonight. According to comrade Le Quoc Minh, the quality of the projects is increasingly high and consistent, making it difficult to choose outstanding projects. “There are projects that have lasted up to 15 years and are very persistent. There are individuals who must say that although they themselves have encountered many difficulties in life, even people with disabilities, they have contributed very persistently and have supported many people. Projects to support students, pupils, and "Adopted children of border guards" projects are all projects that bring us a lot of emotions", the Head of the Organizing Committee shared.

12/14/2024 19:30

Many guests attended the Gala to present the Community Action Award of Nhan Dan Newspaper.

The red carpet of the Human Act Prize 2024 of Nhan Dan Newspaper with the theme "Creating Community" had the presence of many guests, celebrities, representatives of project groups, and winning ideas this year... From 6:30 p.m., many celebrities, representatives of project groups, and ideas participating in the award were present on the red carpet of the Award Gala.

Mr. Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, Head of the Organizing Committee of the award, answered questions from the press before the award ceremony.

12/14/2024 20:16

Comrade Do Van Chien, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and other Party and State leaders attended the Award Ceremony. (Photo: THANH DAT)

Attending the award ceremony were comrade Do Van Chien, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; comrade Truong My Hoa, former Secretary of the Party Central Committee, former Vice President.

Party and State leaders and delegates attending the Award Ceremony. (Photo: THANH DAT)

Also attending were Party Central Committee members: Le Quoc Minh, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, Head of the Award Organizing Committee; Pham Tat Thang, Deputy Head of the Central Mass Mobilization Committee; Huynh Thanh Dat, Minister of Science and Technology; Nguyen Dac Vinh, Member of the National Assembly Standing Committee, Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Education; Nguyen Thuy Anh, Member of the National Assembly Standing Committee, Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Social Affairs; Luong Quoc Doan, Chairman of the Central Vietnam Farmers' Association; Lieutenant General Le Duc Thai, Commander of the Border Guard; and leaders of central and local ministries, departments, and branches...

12/14/2024 20:25

To spread kindness more widely and strongly in society.

Speaking at the Award Ceremony, Comrade Do Van Chien, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, highly appreciated Nhan Dan Newspaper and related units for organizing and spreading the Community Action Award to become one of the prestigious awards, honoring the spirit of dedication and commitment of organizations and individuals contributing to building a good and prosperous community.

Comrade Do Van Chien, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, spoke at the award ceremony.

The award has created an ecosystem of many creative and pioneering activities, appearing for the first time in Vietnam such as: Community Initiative Library, Community Action Exhibition, the first comprehensive documentary film on community activities in Vietnam... He expressed his joy when knowing that the 2024 Community Action Award brings together nearly 150 sustainable development projects, initiatives contributing to the community of domestic businesses, organizations and individuals, spanning many fields from equal education, community health and prosperity, poverty reduction, clean energy, sustainable business, to responsible consumption and production... Many projects have been persistently implemented for many years, with results measured by convincing numbers and have the prospect of further expansion in scale and impact in the near future. Many projects are truly inspirational, supporting the less fortunate, giving wings to the dreams of the young generation in remote areas, demonstrating the fine tradition of humanity and loving others as oneself of the Vietnamese people. Comrade Do Van Chien said that more than 30 projects that made it to the final round met the 5 core criteria of the Award, including: commitment; sustainability; creativity; impact and the ability to spread and inspire projects/ideas. Not stopping at charitable activities, some projects have contributed to changing the face of an entire region, an economic sector, even becoming a model of green growth and sustainable development at an international level. “Our Party and State always emphasize the importance of sustainable development in the process of national development and especially focus on putting people at the center of sustainable development. To successfully achieve these goals, it is necessary to mobilize all social resources, strengthen coordination between ministries, branches, localities, agencies, organizations, unions, enterprises and each individual,” affirmed the Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front. He expressed his belief that the projects awarded the 2024 Community Action Award will create strong motivation and inspiration for domestic organizations and individuals to participate more in the journey of development, digital transformation, and green transformation, contributing to the country's rapid and sustainable development in the new era - the era of national development. At the same time, we believe that the Community Action Award will continue to receive the support and cooperation of many businesses, organizations and individuals so that the good values ​​of the award and the kindness will spread more strongly and widely in society.

12/14/2024 20:34

4 projects received Idea Category Awards

Comrade Que Dinh Nguyen, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper and Mr. Pham Thai Lai, Director of the Economic Information Center under the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) awarded the Community Ideas Award to 2 projects, including: Tet Construction Project - Coteccons Construction Joint Stock Company Coteccons Construction Joint Stock Company implemented the project at 163 construction sites from 2023, the program has awarded 27,473 gifts, organized health check-ups for more than 25,000 workers, with the participation of 2,000 engineers and 1,500 volunteers. Not only providing practical support, "Tet Construction" also changes the perception of the construction profession through creative communication, spreading humanistic values, showing gratitude to the workforce, creating trust and affirming the value of workers' contributions in the construction industry. Raising Children Bookcase - "Raising Children" ecosystem The "Raising Children Bookcase" project, initiated in the first quarter of 2023, addresses the shortage of books, learning materials and educational toys in schools in mountainous areas of Vietnam. With a sustainable model, the project calls for donations of old books and toys, encouraging contributors to send them directly to 2,300 mountainous schools. To date, the project has donated 1,148 bookcases, 572 toy cabinets, 78,895 books and 19,442 toys, helping more than 150,000 students access knowledge and develop a reading culture. Through a transparent and optimized process, "Raising Children Bookcase" not only improves education but also spreads the spirit of community responsibility, building a meaningful and practical volunteer network. Next, Mr. Que Dinh Nguyen, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper and Mr. Pham Thai Lai, Director of the Economic Information Center under the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) presented the Sustainable Development Idea Award to 2 projects: For a Green Vietnam and Sustainable Development - Vietnam Airlines - MoMo - PanNature The project "For a Green Vietnam and Sustainable Development" restored more than 80 hectares of forest connecting Hoa Binh and Son La, where serious degradation was caused by human impact. The project planted 60,000 trees of 18 native species, creating livelihoods for the community through forest product collection and experiential tourism. With more than 600 people participating in forest planting, the cooperation between Vietnam Airlines, MoMo and PanNature optimizes resources, ensuring sustainability. This is a joint effort to preserve the environment and support local community development. Continuing life with children - Thanh Nien Newspaper On September 16, 2021, Thanh Nien Newspaper launched a program to sponsor orphans due to Covid-19 in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong. After 3 years, the program has supported 1,800 orphans with a total cost of 72.7 billion VND, including long-term sponsorship for 434 children up to 18 years old, emergency support and scholarships. From October 4, 2024, the program will expand to sponsor 84 more orphans due to Typhoon Yagi with a total cost of 9.7 billion VND. This is an effort to spread the spirit of humanity, provide comprehensive care for disadvantaged children, and help them have a solid future.

Sharing at the award ceremony, a representative of Thanh Nien Newspaper said: The project "Continuing Life with My Children" has demonstrated the trust of readers who have accompanied Thanh Nien Newspaper; demonstrating the strong relationship between the press and its public.

12/14/2024 20:50

Honoring 3 Timely Projects

The Timely Project Award category honored 3 projects. Two representatives of the Jury, Professor Nguyen Huu Ninh and Ms. Tran Mai Anh, presented the Timely Project Award to 3 projects:

Representing the Jury, Professor Nguyen Huu Ninh and Ms. Tran Mai Anh announced the projects that won the Timely Project Award.

Together with Vietnam, step by step Together with Vietnam, step by step is a project implemented by Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation (Viettel Post) during the storm No. 3 (Yagi) that made landfall and caused significant damage to localities in the northern region. During the implementation of the Yagi storm relief campaign, Viettel Post not only focused on restoring operations, but also proactively supported localities in relief work in areas severely affected by storms and floods. All post offices in 12 provinces affected by storms and floods remained open to receive incoming and outgoing goods and necessities from organizations and individuals, supporting people in flooded areas. Viettel Post has been responsible for the entire transportation and direct delivery of necessities to provinces in the storm and flood areas, connecting nearly 3,000 trips, successfully transporting more than 7,500 tons of goods and necessities to provinces and cities directly affected by storm Yagi such as Quang Ninh, Ha Long, Bac Giang, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh... Long Chau shares "Long Chau shares" is a long-term health project initiated by FPT Long Chau since April 2021. The goal of the project is to support and provide health care for people in difficult circumstances, especially in remote areas, including a series of volunteer activities to improve the quality of community life through health care initiatives. "Long Chau shares" currently includes four sub-projects. The two projects that operate continuously are "Long Chau joins hands for the community" to continuously support people in need of medical care, and "Long Chau accompanies children with serious illnesses" to support children with serious illnesses. The two short-term emergency response projects are "Long Chau joins hands with the community to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic" and "lightning-speed" activities to promptly support victims of Typhoon Yagi. "Long Chau Sharing" is actively contributing to improving the quality of medical care and public health, bringing hope to the less fortunate in their journey to comprehensive health care.

Project representatives received the Timely Project Award category.

Green Saigon The Green Saigon project focuses on mobilizing the community, especially young people, to directly participate in clean-up campaigns. With the participation of more than 20,000 volunteers, Green Saigon aims to preserve, protect and clean up the environment in Ho Chi Minh City. The project has carried out more than 300 campaigns to clean up waste in the city's canals. The campaigns not only focus on waste treatment but also aim to prevent thousands of tons of waste from flowing into rivers and seas, contributing to protecting the ecosystem, while raising public awareness of environmental protection.

12/14/2024 21:08

3 projects received the Promising Project Award

Comrade Ta Quang Dong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Mr. Vuong Vu Thang, Chairman of the Board of Directors of VCCorp Joint Stock Company presented 3 awards in the category of Promising Project: Preserving the Bahnar Language and Culture UNESCO warns that half of the world's languages ​​are at risk of disappearing by the end of the century, threatening the loss of cultural knowledge. Therefore, the Bahnar Language and Culture Preservation Project, implemented by VinUni University and the Bahnar community, has created a Bahnar dictionary, 6 short documentaries, 15 research articles co-authored with Bahnar leaders, and more than 100 photos and cultural artifacts. The project contributes to positioning Vietnam as a leading country in cultural preservation.

Project representative, Professor David Harrison talked about the reasons for the project's participants' commitment. He shared about the first days of coming to the village in Kon Tum: "I felt the hospitality and profound culture of the Bahnar people. My students and colleagues are determined to continue spreading the intellectual values ​​of the Bahnar people in particular and Vietnam in general." Along with that, Head of A Ben village sent his thanks in Bahnar to the project participants and the award organizing committee. Proud of Vietnamese products From May 2023, the #BuyLocal initiative will remove difficulties for production and business, expand output for Vietnamese goods and increase the appeal of agricultural specialties. The program improves digital skills for more than 5,000 businesses and sellers, attracting the support of 500 content creators and partners. With 1.96 billion content views and more than 3,000 direct sales sessions, the program narrows the urban-rural gap, creating sustainable livelihoods and jobs in rural areas. In 2024, the program will organize 70 events in 29 provinces, contributing to spreading the value of Vietnamese goods nationwide. Happiness for children Since December 2021, the project to support the construction of new rural areas in Son La has focused on building schools, boarding houses, toilets, houses for orphans and bridges for going to school. With the "Digital Volunteer Map" initiative, the project makes resources transparent and optimizes them through an online volunteer database, making it easy for people to send information via smartphone. To date, the project has sponsored 13.8 billion VND, built 45 schools, 4 boarding houses, 8 computer rooms, 8 happy houses and 3 bridges, contributing to improving the educational life of disadvantaged areas.

12/14/2024 21:19

The Sustainable Project Award category honors 4 projects

Comrade Le Hai Binh, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Communist Magazine and Comrade Le Minh Ngan, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment awarded the Sustainable Project Prize to 4 projects:

Comrade Le Hai Binh, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Communist Magazine and Comrade Le Minh Ngan, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment announced the projects that won the Sustainable Project Award.

Prescription for the community Established in 2002, the "Prescription for the community" project of Hau Giang Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company is like a miniature hospital, providing comprehensive health care to the community. A team of more than 5,000 doctors from major hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi with full expertise and different specialties directly examine the people. In particular, Hau Giang Pharmaceutical also sets up specialized clinics right in the locality, including ultrasound services, electrocardiogram, blood sugar testing, dental examination, eye examination... to create the most favorable conditions for people to easily access and take care of their health. Social Enterprise Survival Skills - SSVN With the mission of reducing preventable casualties in Vietnam through international standard first aid education, Social Enterprise Survival Skills - Survival Skills Vietnam (SSVN) with regular and continuously digitized community first aid education activities has helped more than 150 thousand Vietnamese people access the right first aid knowledge and skills to help many people in need of help properly and promptly, helping to minimize unnecessary injuries and losses for individuals, families, the health system, the workforce and the whole society. SSVN started as a non-profit school education project in 2014, and has transformed into Social Enterprise Survival Skills - SSVN - to replicate the model and help knowledge about these survival skills reach more people.

Comrade Le Hai Binh, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Communist Magazine and Comrade Le Minh Ngan, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment awarded the Sustainable Project Prize to 4 projects.

Exam Support Exam Support is an annual social activity organized by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Student Association, the Ministry of Education and Training, Thanh Nien Newspaper and Thien Long Group over the past 23 years to support candidates and their families during important exams such as high school graduation, university and college admissions, etc. The Exam Support Program includes activities to support candidates and their families such as: Deploying review classes, organizing teams to welcome and advise candidates at bus stations and train stations; consulting teams, introducing free and cheap accommodation; teams to support candidates at lodgings with many candidates; organizing teams of vehicles to transport candidates; organizing logistics teams, preparing free meals for candidates; scholarships for candidates in difficult circumstances... White-cheeked langur conservation The White-cheeked Langur Conservation Project has been implemented by the White-cheeked Langur Voluntary Conservation Group since 2012 and is continuing until 2024, focusing on protecting one of the rare and endangered primates in Vietnam. Currently, the number of white-cheeked langurs has been severely reduced due to habitat loss, illegal hunting and pressure from human activities. The project implements diverse conservation methods, including surveying, monitoring the langur population in the wild and building conservation areas to create safe living conditions for them. At the same time, the project also focuses on raising public awareness of the importance of this species and cooperating with local organizations to implement effective conservation measures. Through these activities, the project not only protects white-cheeked langurs but also contributes to preserving biodiversity and sustainable development for the region.

Mr. Tu "languoc" shares about the fate that makes him and his colleagues stick with languoc conservation work.

Sharing about the persistent activities of the langur conservation group, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tu, Head of the white-cheeked langur conservation group, said that the motivation for him and his colleagues to stick with this work is to avoid the risk of the country losing a valuable asset, the white-cheeked langur, which is mainly due to the great threat from humans. As a retired border guard, he said that he came to this work by chance, was trained and supported, so even if he encountered difficulties or was threatened, he and his colleagues affirmed that they were "not afraid", because "above my head is the law, in front of me is the entire political system, and behind me is the entire community".

12/14/2024 21:31

Honoring 4 inspirational projects

Lieutenant General Le Duc Thai, member of the Party Central Committee, Commander of the Border Guard and comrade Luong Quoc Doan, member of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Farmers' Association announced 4 projects receiving the Inspirational Project Award: As if there had never been a separation "As if there had never been a separation", initiated in December 2007, is a completely free volunteer activity to search for and reunite relatives. In 17 years, the program has helped reunite 3,000 extended families, broadcast 180 television episodes telling stories of separation and reunion, truthfully reflecting the historical, cultural and social context of Vietnam over the past 80 years. The project not only helps tens of thousands of people find their roots but also spreads compassion, contributes to national harmony, and praises the noble values ​​of the Vietnamese people. The Light Up Faith Scholarship Fund The Light Up Faith Scholarship Fund, established on May 21, 2007, awards full scholarships to new students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them to attend university and fulfill their dreams. In addition to financial support, the Fund organizes activities to help students practice skills and gain life experience. After 17 years, the Fund has supported nearly 1,400 students, of whom nearly 1,100 have graduated, many of whom have been successful in their careers, even continuing to study and work abroad, contributing to building a sustainable future. Tohe - An art playground for children with special needs Tohe, a pioneering social enterprise in Vietnam, was established in 2006, providing opportunities for disadvantaged children to experience art education. Art classes help children with special needs develop their creativity, while their paintings are used on lifestyle products and 5% of the revenue is paid to the author. After 18 years, thousands of paintings have appeared on hundreds of thousands of products, bringing in billions of dong for young artists. Tohe has also built a unique lifestyle brand, spreading the spirit of living freely, innocently and creatively. Ngoc Tam Thuy Tinh Class In 2004, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Tam, a girl with congenital brittle bone disease, founded Ngoc Tam Thuy Tinh Class, making her dream of becoming a teacher come true. Although she only finished junior high school, for the past 20 years, she has opened free classes for primary and secondary school students with the "5 no" criteria: no chalk, no blackboard, no podium, no lesson plans, no tuition fees, helping hundreds of students. She also founded the Reading Space and Ngoc Tam Thuy Tinh Scholarship Fund, supporting disadvantaged students, spreading the spirit of overcoming difficulties and thirst for knowledge.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Tam shared about her 20-year journey: “If I could sum it up in one word, it would be “community”. As everyone knows, I am a small girl weighing only 15kg, but I always want to be a useful person for the community. The motivation for me to maintain the class is from the love and trust of the community. Through that, I want to continue to contribute to the community. Each person is born a miracle and should become a miracle for the community”.

12/14/2024 21:49

The Sustainable Project Award category honors 4 projects

Comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh, member of the Party Central Committee, member of the National Assembly Standing Committee, Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Culture and Education and Comrade Nguyen Thuy Anh, member of the Party Central Committee, member of the National Assembly Standing Committee, Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Social Affairs awarded the Sustainable Project Prize to 4 projects, including:

Comrade Nguyen Dac Vinh and Comrade Nguyen Thuy Anh announced the projects that won the Sustainable Project Award.

Contribute 1 tree to contribute forest Contribute 1 tree to contribute forest is a project initiated by Gaia Nature Conservation Center since 2020 to call on the community to join hands to contribute and plant upstream forests in Vietnam to restore ecosystems, reduce natural disaster damage and respond to climate change. Currently, Gaia is promoting upstream forest planting in many national parks and nature reserves across Vietnam such as: Cuc Phuong National Park, Xuan Lien Nature Reserve, ... The forests are planted, cared for, monitored and publicly reported within 2-6 years to ensure a survival rate of 70-85%. With the strong interest and support from the community, after 4 years of implementation, Gaia has connected with social resources, especially from 172 businesses, organizations and 14,687 individuals, planted more than 1,161,838 trees covering an area of ​​more than 510.26 hectares, in 11 special-use forests in the watershed across Vietnam and schools in Ho Chi Minh City. KOTO - Know One, Teach One KOTO is a project dedicated to disadvantaged youth aged 18-24, founded by Mr. Jimmy Pham - an overseas Vietnamese with Korean-Vietnamese blood. The supported youth are from ethnic minorities, in urgent circumstances across Vietnam, who are victims of domestic violence, child marriage, labor exploitation, social evils... KOTO creates opportunities to change their lives through comprehensive vocational training scholarships in the hotel and restaurant industry. KOTO also offers international certification, 100% free accommodation, living expenses and comprehensive skills education. To date, KOTO has trained 1,500 students with a 100% employment rate after graduation.

Projects awarded in the Sustainable Project Award category.

Pioneering journey to carbon neutrality in operations From Unilever Group's vision of achieving NetZero by 2039, Unilever Vietnam has made early efforts to be carbon neutral in operations, building a "zero-emission green value chain". With its pioneering steps, Unilever Vietnam has achieved the goal of net emissions of "0" in all internal operations by 2021, 9 years earlier than the group's global commitment. Not stopping at the achievements, Unilever Vietnam is continuing to spread and promote this green transformation process to the system of partners in the entire value chain, becoming a driving force for the systemic transformation of the economy. This not only contributes to the national common goal of bringing net emissions to 0, helping to repel the risks of climate change, but also increases overall positive values ​​for the environment, society and the business community. Green Agriculture: A Sustainable Journey with Phuc Sinh Phuc Sinh started sustainable agriculture projects in 2010, with the goal of building sustainable agriculture and improving farmers' livelihoods. By 2014, the company had successfully received sustainability certification according to the leading European standard (UTZ) - now Rain Forest Alliance and was the first enterprise in Vietnam to receive sustainability certification according to international standards. The project has improved the income of coffee and pepper farmers in Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Son La..., improved farmers' knowledge of farming techniques, applied science and technology in production, and raised their awareness of environmental protection, human rights, gender equality...

"Pepper King" Phan Minh Thong shares about Phuc Sinh's project.

Mr. Phan Minh Thong, General Director of Phuc Sinh Joint Stock Company, shared that with the goal of bringing Vietnamese coffee to the world market, Phuc Sinh opened the Phuc Sinh Son La coffee factory in 2017. Up to now, the Phuc Sinh Son La coffee factory project has had a positive impact on the Son La community, exporting Vietnamese coffee to 70 countries around the world.

12/14/2024 21:59

Lead the tectonic flow of the entire community to create real change

Sharing about the theme of this year's season, comrade Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Human Act Prize 2024, said that "Creative Community" does not lie in the prominence of each individual. It is a persistent flow created by countless successive actions, large and small efforts from factors in different positions and fields. It is only that resonance that can promote profound change.

Comrade Le Quoc Minh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Human Act Prize 2024, spoke at the award ceremony.

According to comrade Le Quoc Minh, the spirit of Community Building exists in every person, but for an initiative to be able to nurture it long-term and help the community on a large scale, many factors need to converge. It does not only come from the heart or a story with humane power, but also requires a correct strategy, constant creativity and sustainable resources. These are factors that are not easy to converge, and are also the biggest challenge for those who are committed to the community. "The mission of the Human Act Prize is to find and spread such models to lead the creative flow of the entire community to develop effectively and sustainably, creating real changes!", comrade Le Quoc Minh emphasized.

"The mission of the Human Act Prize is to seek and spread such models to lead the creative flow of the entire community to develop effectively and sustainably, creating real changes!"

The Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper affirmed that Human Act Prize will continue its journey of connecting resources, providing spiritual and intellectual support to replicate projects that have a great impact on society, while inspiring individuals, organizations, and businesses who wish to participate in the next creative imprints, for a beautiful life for all Vietnamese people, for all peoples on this Earth.

12/14/2024 21:59

4 projects received Product/Service Award category

Comrade Pham Tat Thang, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Committee for Mass Mobilization and Comrade Huynh Thanh Dat, Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Science and Technology awarded 2 awards for Sustainable Products/Services:

Comrade Pham Tat Thang, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Committee for Mass Mobilization and Comrade Huynh Thanh Dat, Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Science and Technology presented the award for Sustainable Products/Services.

DUYTAN Plastic Recycling Joint Stock Company DUYTAN Recycling, a pioneer in plastic recycling in Vietnam, applies "Bottle-to-Bottle" technology from Europe, creating a closed loop for plastic bottles. Modern technology helps regenerate used plastic bottles into plastic granules that meet FDA and EFSA standards, saving resources and protecting the environment. With a network of 2,900 collection points nationwide, DUYTAN ensures an effective recycling process, setting new standards for the plastic recycling industry, eliminating prejudices about spontaneity and improving the quality of recycled products. Canifa fashion brand "Winter Warmth" is a charity project initiated by Canifa in 2005, bringing new warm clothes to children in the highlands to overcome the harsh winter. Originating from the image of children enduring the cold in thin clothes, the project is implemented through the "Canifa for the Community" Fund. Over the past 20 years, Canifa has donated hundreds of thousands of warm clothes to nearly 100,000 disadvantaged children in mountainous provinces, spreading warmth and the spirit of sharing to the most remote places.

Honoring 4 projects receiving Product/Service Award category

Next, Comrade Pham Tat Thang, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Committee for Mass Mobilization, and Comrade Huynh Thanh Dat, Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Science and Technology, presented 2 awards for Products/Services for the environment: Xanh SM Xanh SM, the first pure electric car booking brand in Vietnam, launched in April 2023, using 100% VinFast electric vehicles to reduce CO₂ emissions and noise, contributing to the goal of NetZero 2050. The service provides a green, emission-free, health- and environmentally friendly travel experience. Xanh SM not only raises awareness of sustainable transportation but also creates jobs for thousands of drivers, promotes green lifestyles and solves pollution problems, contributing to improving the quality of life of the community.

Honoring 4 projects receiving Product/Service Award category

Fuwa3e Pineapple Peel Cleaning Product "Fuwa3e" is a pioneer in applying the circular economy model, recycling 300 tons of pineapple peels/year, reducing pollution and creating organic fertilizer. Fuwa3e reduces 150,000 plastic bottles/year through the refill model, saving 3 times more water than industrial products and protecting users' health, solving skin problems caused by cosmetics. The product not only promotes green consumption but also creates thousands of jobs, increasing income for distributors, especially women with families.

12/14/2024 22:03

5 Outstanding Projects Win the Human Act Prize

Comrades Do Van Chien, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Human Act Prize 2024 awarded the Human Act Prize to the 5 best projects. This is also the most important award category of the Human Act Prize 2024 of Nhan Dan Newspaper .

Comrades Do Van Chien, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Human Act Prize 2024 awarded the Human Act Prize to the 5 best projects.

VinFast electric cars and electric motorbikes In the context of the world joining hands towards the goal of protecting the environment and reducing emissions, in April 2021, VinFast took the first steps in producing electric cars in Vietnam, initiating a potential green mobility trend, marking a strong transformation of the domestic automobile industry. VinFast's electric car project focuses on solving two difficult problems of Vietnam's traffic: Air pollution and dependence on fossil fuels. By developing advanced electric vehicles with wide accessibility, VinFast contributes to changing consumer awareness, directing them to use clean energy and environmentally friendly vehicles. Moreover, the widespread coverage of charging stations along with reasonably priced car models has created a strong push, promoting the rapid development of the Vietnamese electric vehicle market. With continuous efforts, VinFast has gradually affirmed its position in the international arena, bringing "Made in Vietnam" products to global consumers, contributing to realizing the goal of sustainable development, in line with the trend of greening the global economy.

Honoring 5 outstanding projects that won the Human Act Prize

Comprehensive IT integration for the disadvantaged Will to Live - a social enterprise, formerly the Will to Live Center, was founded in 2008 by the late IT knight Nguyen Cong Hung and some friends and his sister, Ms. Nguyen Thi Van. In October 2022, Ms. Van and Sao Do businessmen, entrepreneurs, individuals, organizations with prestige and social influence, and philanthropists contributed capital to establish Will to Live Joint Stock Company - a social enterprise. Will to Live supports comprehensive integration for people with disabilities and disadvantaged people through free IT vocational training, capacity building, career guidance and job creation, helping them to live independently, self-reliant, change their future and build their lives. With the philosophy "Profit earned is the value given", the project commits to using 100% of after-tax profits to create social impact and support for people with disabilities and disadvantaged people in Vietnam. With more than 1,560 students trained, of which 70% have jobs, the project has not only solved the challenges of people with disabilities but also contributed to sustainable development and social justice. Helping children go to school, Adopted children of border guard stations With the slogan "The station is home, the border is homeland, ethnic minorities are blood brothers", the Border Guard always has a close relationship with ethnic minorities in border and island areas. Witnessing the difficult and deprived lives of the people, the Party Committee - Border Guard Command has directed agencies and units in the entire force to actively participate in consolidating political bases and developing the local economy, culture and society. In the field of education and training, there have been many good programs, models, and creative ways to help students in difficult circumstances, especially to go to school, especially the "Step Up to School" Program implemented since 2016 and the "Adopted Children of Border Guard Stations" Program implemented since 2019. Up to now, these two programs have helped and given the opportunity to go to school to 30,000 students. NESCAFÉ Plan - Promoting regenerative agriculture for a sustainable Vietnamese coffee industry NESCAFÉ Plan is a global initiative implemented by Nestlé Group since 2010 in more than 15 countries in key coffee growing regions around the world. In Vietnam, NESCAFÉ Plan has been implemented in the Central Highlands provinces since 2011 to present. As a long-term program, based on multi-stakeholder cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Central Highlands Agricultural Extension Center, and the Central Highlands Agricultural and Forestry Science and Technology Institute (WASI), NESCAFÉ Plan aims to accompany farmers in building regenerative agriculture, aiming to: Improve farmers' livelihoods comprehensively; support the conversion of coffee cultivation towards low emissions, responding to climate change; contribute to the common goal of Nestlé Group to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. After more than 13 years of implementation, the program has achieved many remarkable achievements, especially in improving and enhancing the livelihoods of thousands of farmers in the Central Highlands region. Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund Ethnic minority students in remote, isolated, and border areas of the country still face many difficulties. Implementing the policies of the Party and State, contributing to the goals of poverty reduction, gender equality and education, the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund was established in 1999, chaired by Ms. Truong My Hoa - former Vice President - with the initial goal of awarding scholarships to ethnic minority students with the spirit of overcoming difficulties and achieving good academic results.

Former Vice President Truong My Hoa - President of Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund spoke at the award ceremony.

After that, the fund expanded its activities, taking care of students in coastal areas who are children of fishermen, navy officers and soldiers, and law enforcement forces at sea. After more than 25 years of continuous operation, the fund has received the support of more than 5,000 domestic and foreign sponsors, 22 private schools and the fund have given love through practical activities and contributions with a total value of nearly 571 billion 243 million VND.

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