In September 2025, under the morning sunshine across Hoài Đức, Nam Thành, Trà Tân, and Đức Linh communes, tens of thousands of footsteps joined together to compose a melody of hope and belief. Thiện Chí Center, in collaboration with local authorities, organized the Cross-country Festival for Student Scholarships and a Greener Earth. The event was not only about sports but also about human connection and community responsibility.
With 32,311 participants—including students, teachers, and officials—the festival became a vivid testament to solidarity and sharing. Smiles, handshakes, and drops of sweat all contributed to igniting the dreams of disadvantaged students. As a result, the program raised 190,475,000 VND, which will be added to the scholarship fund to support more children in need, alongside the scholarships already provided by Thiện Chí Center.
Beyond education, the festival carried a powerful message of environmental protection. Every stride was a pledge for a greener planet and a cleaner future for generations to come.
Though the festival has ended, its echoes remain: faith in kindness, the strength of unity, and the drive to keep sowing seeds of love and hope in the homeland. In September and October, Thiện Chí Center in these four communes will continue awarding scholarships to students whose families were visited by project staff during the summer.
