Supporting students and promoting the green lifestyle are popular choices among corporate citizens who wish to contribute to the sustainable development of the society. That is also the pathway taken by Nam A Bank, whose primary aim in its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities is to help the young to pursue their dreams through education.
This year, 120 scholarships worth VND1 million each have been awarded to students in the southern province of Long An, and 150 others to those in the northern province of Quang Ninh, as part of the programme “Nang buoc den truong Thap sang tuong lai,” or “Clearing Path to School Brightening up the Future.”
Nurturing younger generation
The scholarship programme has been implemented by Nam A Bank in coordination with the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and the VinaCapital Foundation since 2018. Together with the companion of the Compassionate Ambassador of Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H’Hen Nie and the support of its clients, nearly 600 scholarships have been offered to ethnic minority students in the provinces of Cao Bang, Quang Ninh, Dak Lak and Dong Nai, and Danang City. Through the programme, the bank hopes to improve the motivation for students to attend school and pursue their dreams.
Recognising the importance of education for the young generation, Nam A Bank has been actively working with many universities to invest in education development, build facilities, and give scholarships to disadvantaged students all over the country.
For example, Nam A Bank recently teamed up with the Banking University of HCM City to launch a VND1 billion laboratory which is equipped with modern banking technology 4.0, and simulates the real-life working environment, thereby offering useful experiences to students.
Living green from the outset
Nam A Bank has set its community activity targets of both short- and long-term effects. As a result, the scholarship programme “Clearing Path to School Brightening up the future” is one of the two major projects which the bank has been implementing for several years, and “Toi chon song xanh,” or “I choose to live green” is the second project.
Currently, climate change and environmental pollution are global problems. This is why the trend toward the use of green materials to protect the environment and save energy has been receiving tremendous encouragement.
Therefore, the bank has embarked on the “I choose to live green” project since early this year. The project towards environmental protection is being accompanied by the Environmental Ambassador Hoang Thuy, the first runner up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2017, with the aim to raise public awareness about the use of green and renewable energy, environmentally friendly technology and equipment, and energy saving.
Within the framework of the project, the bank has carried out some notable activities, such as organising the “Ngay hoi xanh,” or “Green Day” programme, cleaning up streets and promoting environmental protection to locals and tourists in Da Lat City.
The programme has also reached out to students from other provinces and cities, such as Quang Ninh and Long An, with the presence of Environmental Ambassador Hoang Thuy, through practical actions, including tree planting and the creation of playgrounds with tools made of recycled materials.
In addition, the bank is a regular companion of the Green Summer Campaign and other useful and effective annual community activities.
For instance, the charity painting exhibition “Nho coi nguon Huong tuong lai” started in 2011. Since then, many houses and bridges have been built for the poor, including Gratitude Houses for mothers whose children sacrificed their lives in the wars.
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