Ky Son: More than 18,000 children live in poor families with drug addicts

(Baonghean.vn) - Currently in Ky Son district, there are nearly 26,000 children under 16 years old, 376 disabled children, 340 orphans, over 18,000 children living in poor households, families with drug addicts and law violators, at risk of falling into especially difficult circumstances.

Due to its mountainous terrain, Ky Son district has no playground for children. Playing in streams is potentially dangerous. In 2016, there were 3 cases of children dying from drowning. Photo: Lu Phu

As a remote border district, Ky Son has absolutely no playgrounds or entertainment for children. The situation of children constantly facing dangers, risks, abuse and violence is still a burning issue. In 2016 alone, in Ky Son, there were 3 cases of children dying from drowning, thousands of others living in poverty.

Giving gifts to students of Muong Ai Primary School with difficult circumstances who have excelled in their studies. Photo: Lu Phu

To raise awareness among local people and ensure children’s rights, Ky Son district launched the 2017 Action Month for Children. The launching ceremony was held at Muong Ai Primary School, one of the particularly difficult areas of Ky Son. With the theme “Implementing the Law on Children and preventing and combating violence and child abuse”, this activity aims to help agencies, departments, parents and students be more proactive in protecting and caring for children.

On this occasion, the People's Committee of Ky Son district presented 15 gifts to 15 students with difficult circumstances who have excelled in their studies in Muong Ai commune.

Lu Phu