Some lessons aren't taught in lecture halls; they begin when the journey out of the city starts...

From June 26–28, more than 20 students from Phan Chau Trinh University traveled nearly 160 km of mountainous roads to Hamlet 4, Tra Tap Commune, Da Nang City, to carry out the program "Small Journey – Big Dreams" Season 2 under the theme "Dreams Amid the Great Forest".
 

In this remote highland area where many challenges remain, where many children simply wish for a new set of clothes, a well-lit study corner, or a sturdier home after the rainy season, the team delivered nearly 100 gift packages to children and disadvantaged households; organized a Zero-Cost Store featuring more than 2 tons of clothing and essential supplies donated by sponsors; repainted a house, conducted the "Drawing Dreams" workshop, provided oral health consultations, offered guidance on summer disease prevention, and organized various community activities, cultural exchanges, and meaningful campfire gatherings.

Three days of living alongside local residents helped the students learn how to share, listen, collaborate, and better understand the responsibility of young people toward the community. For students in the health sciences, it was also an opportunity to practice the spirit of service, compassion, and empathy.

"Dreams Amid the Great Forest" not only brought love and care to Tra Tap, but also planted in the hearts of the students a valuable lesson about responsibility, gratitude, and the importance of living for the community.

Images from the volunteer program