Prioritize resources, act for children

The 2025 Action Month for Children with the theme “Prioritizing resources to achieve goals for children” is an opportunity for all levels, sectors and the whole society to continue affirming their commitment to caring for, protecting and promoting children’s rights. With that spirit, Quang Ninh province is mobilizing and effectively using resources to improve the quality of life, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for children to develop comprehensively. Reporters from the Provincial Media Center interviewed Mr. Le Minh Son, Deputy Director of the Department of Health, on this issue.

- In recent times, Quang Ninh has implemented many activities to care for,educate and protect children. Could you please tell us about the specific results achieved?

+ Over the years, the work of caring for, educating and protecting children has always been identified by Quang Ninh province as a key and continuous task. With the close attention and strong direction of the province, many policies and guidelines have been issued promptly, along with adequate investment of resources. In 2024 alone, the total budget for the children sector is nearly 90 billion VND, of which more than 50 billion VND is from the state budget, the rest is mobilized from socialization.

Quang Ninh has implemented synchronous policies on health , education and social security. More than 520,000 children have been examined and treated with health insurance cards; the rate of full vaccination for children under 1 year old reached 95.8%. For children in difficult circumstances who need high treatment costs, the province always has timely support in both finance and health care. The work of protecting children from risks of abuse, accidents and injuries, especially drowning, has also been systematically implemented. More than 8,000 children have been trained in fire prevention and rescue skills. Many creative models such as "Safe school gate", "Green - clean - beautiful school gate", swimming classes to prevent drowning for children have been replicated in localities.

- Can you tell us about some typical models and movements that Quang Ninh has implemented in recent times to support, care for and protect children?

+ Quang Ninh is a pioneer in implementing many humane child support models, not only solving immediate problems but also aiming at sustainable development for the future of children. One of the typical models is “Sunshine House” - a safe haven for women and girls who have suffered violence, providing accommodation, psychological counseling and support for reintegration into the community. This is truly a warm support for the less fortunate.

Children read books at Quang Ninh Library during the summer.

The "Godmother" program launched by the Provincial Women's Union since 2022 has supported 720 orphans with a total budget of more than 5 billion VND. The model "Helping children go to school", "Adopted children of the Border Guard Station", where officers and soldiers of the Provincial Border Guard are helping 87 children in difficult circumstances to continue going to school and be steadfast on the path of learning. In the field of education promotion, the "3 sponsors" movement of the Provincial Education Promotion Association with an Education Promotion Fund of up to 33 billion VND in 2024 has granted scholarships to nearly 2,000 students. This is a clear demonstration of the solidarity and companionship of the whole community in sowing the seeds of knowledge and spreading love to future generations.

- What key contents will the Month of Action for Children 2025 focus on, sir?

+ Action Month for Children 2025 with the theme "Prioritizing resources to achieve goals for children", a message demonstrating political determination and social commitment to comprehensive care for children, especially children in remote areas, ethnic minority areas and children in special circumstances.

The focus of the action month is to strengthen the leadership and direction of all levels and sectors in children's work, in conjunction with sustainable development goals, contributing to building a prosperous and happy country. Promote communication, education and provide comprehensive services from health, education, protection to life skills, to build a safe, friendly living environment with rich development opportunities for children, especially in disadvantaged areas.

Along with that, priority is given to effectively allocating and mobilizing resources, both from the state budget and socialized resources. The province calls for the support of organizations, businesses, and philanthropists in building the Provincial Children's Support Fund, to ensure that all children, especially vulnerable children, have full access to health, education, protection, and comprehensive development.

Thank you!

Thu Trang (performed)

Source: https://baoquangninh.vn/uu-tien-nguon-luc-hanh-dong-vi-tre-em-3361266.html