The wife of the Prime Minister of Vietnam and the wife of the Prime Minister of Laos visited and presented gifts to SOS Children's Village Thai Binh

PV DNUM_AHZABZCACE 08:02

On the afternoon of January 6, within the framework of the official visit to Vietnam, Ms. Vandara Siphandone, wife of Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Ms. Le Thi Bich Tran, wife of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and presented gifts to children in especially difficult circumstances at SOS Children's Village Thai Binh (Thai Binh province).

Ms. Le Thi Bich Tran and Ms. Vandara Siphandone visited the SOS Children's Village in Thai Binh province. Photo: VNA

Here, the two Ladies and the delegation visited and learned about the reality of eating, living, studying, playing and entertaining at some families in SOS Village Thai Binh.

Two Ladies present gifts to SOS Children's Village Thai Binh - Photo: VNA

Director of SOS Children's Village Thai Binh Nguyen Van Tan reported that the Village was established in 2013. The Village's mission is to receive, nurture, educate, and at the same time discover and nurture children's talents, provide career guidance, and create conditions for children to develop comprehensively.

From December 22, 2013 to December 2023, the Village has nurtured and supported 218 children. Currently, the Village is nurturing 136 children, of which 82 children live in 14 family homes, 31 children live in the Youth Hostel, 15 children study in college or university, and 8 children are semi-independent.

The two ladies took souvenir photos with the children of SOS Children's Village Thai Binh. Photo: VNA

In addition, the Village has 2 children who are married and have a relatively stable life. 100% of the Village's children are cared for and develop comprehensively in terms of health, learning and social skills.

All children in the Village go to schools in and outside the province. Notably, the Village has 2 children who are self-taught and have achieved IELTS scores of 7.5 or higher; many children are studying at top universities in the country. Regarding the child care program by relatives in the community, the Village has supported 310 children and is currently supporting 32 children to study at university...

Ms. Le Thi Bich Tran and Ms. Vandara Siphandone visit the linen weaving village in Nam Cao commune. Photo: VNA

On the same day, the two ladies and the delegation visited the linen weaving village in Nam Cao commune, Kien Xuong district, Thai Binh province.

Here, the two ladies walked around the silk village, visited the over 100-year-old ancient house typical of the North, visited the Nam Cao Silk Weaving Cooperative, watched artisans spinning and spinning silk, listened to Cheo singing, enjoyed green tea and Thai Binh specialty rice cakes, experienced silk spinning and spinning with artisans...

Two ladies experience weaving linen at the craft village. Photo: VNA

The linen weaving profession in Nam Cao commune is over 400 years old and has been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Currently, there are still about 200 households in the village engaged in this traditional profession. Notably, 60% of the linen products of this craft village are handmade. The linen products of the village are mainly exported to countries such as Laos, Thailand, Europe, etc.

According to baochinhphu.vn
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