Vinamilk kicks off 15th year journey of 'Vietnam Grow Tall Milk Fund' in many localities

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(Baonghean.vn) - The Vietnam Grow Tall Milk Fund and Vinamilk officially launched the journey to give 1.9 million glasses of milk to children in 2022, which is also a special milestone marking 15 years of implementing this meaningful program (from 2008 - 2022). Persistently pursuing the mission of "letting every child drink milk every day", to date, the Vietnam Grow Tall Milk Fund has given away 40.6 million glasses of nutritious milk, contributing to improving nutrition for nearly half a million children across the country.

Donated 1.9 million glasses of milk to 21,000 children

2022 marks a special milestone in the 15-year journey of the Vietnam Grow Tall Milk Fund bringing the joy of drinking milk to children in social protection centers, childcare facilities, and children in difficult circumstances. This year, the Vietnam Grow Tall Milk Fund and Vinamilk will donate 1.9 million glasses of milk (equivalent to 15 billion VND) to 21,000 children in 30 provinces and cities across the country.

In Ben Tre, in early May, Vinamilk, the Vietnam Children's Fund in collaboration with the Ben Tre Children's Fund organized a milk donation ceremony at Tan Thanh Binh 1 Primary School in Mo Cay Bac District. In 2022, nearly 1,200 children in special circumstances in Ben Tre province will benefit.106,000 glasses of nutritious milk, worth 760 million VND.

Representatives of Vinamilk and the Milk Fund presented 106,000 glasses of milk to disadvantaged children in Ben Tre province.

Many lovely performances were performed by the students for the delegates.

In the two central provinces of Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh, since April 2022, the Milk Fund has also begun its journey to donate more than 100,000 milk boxes to 1,100 children at 17 social protection centers and childcare facilities.

The Vietnam Grow Up Milk Fund program donates milk to children in Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh provinces.

The delegation of the Milk Fund and Vinamilk visited and brought milk to the children being raised at the SOS Village Quy Nhon and the Social Work Center (SWC) of Quang Ngai Province, Facility 1. Not only bringing milk to the children, the program also organized many activities such as painting contests, picnics on the beach, visiting Vinamilk's dairy farm... to help the children have fun and interesting experiences.

The Milk Fund and Vinamilk delegation participated in fun activities with the children.

15 years of bringing the joy of drinking milk to nearly half a million children

Launched in 2008, the Vietnam Grow Up Milk Fund, with the sole support of Vinamilk, has gone through many special milestones. From “1 million glasses of milk” from the first day, to 6 million glasses of milk after only 2 years of implementation, up to now, after 15 years with the mission“So that every child can drink milk every day”, the program has brought 40.6 million glasses of nutritious milk to nearly half a million disadvantaged and unfortunate children in all 63 provinces and cities across the country. The total value of support is equivalent to more than 190 billion VND.

Ms. Le Tuyet Mai - Deputy Director of Vietnam Children's Fund shared:“Vinamilk has been a very persistent partner of the Vietnam Grow Up Milk Fund and the Vietnam Children's Fund for the past 15 years. The products Vinamilk supports for children are always high-quality, newly produced products with high nutritional value. We appreciate the companionship and dedication of Vinamilk staff over the past time for supporting the safe transportation of milk, always creating conditions for children to enjoy the best source of milk.”.

The joy of the program staff when bringing milk to children in difficult circumstances.

Looking back at the 15-year journey of the Vietnam Grow Up Milk Fund, what Vinamilk feels happiest about is that the program has not been interrupted by any difficulties or obstacles. Even during the 2 years of the pandemic, whether in remote, mountainous areas, or places under quarantine or social distancing, Vinamilk's milk trucks have regularly delivered milk in time to supplement nutrition for the children. This journey will certainly continue, as Vinamilk steadfastly commits to - for a healthy Vietnamese generation."

Ms. Bui Thi Huong - CEO of Vinamilk

The Vietnam Grow Up Milk Fund and Vinamilk have been associated with generations of children for the past 15 years, providing nutrition from milk to nearly half a million Vietnamese children.

The journey of the Vietnam Grow Tall Milk Fund and Vinamilk in its 15th year continues to reach children in many other provinces and cities across the country. With many meaningful activities, the program will continue to bring the joy of drinking milk to hundreds of thousands of children across the country and add motivation for their dreams of reaching high and far. Follow the journey of the Milk Fund 2022 on FanpageVinamilk Joining Hands for the Community.