On October 16, the Women's Union of Quang Ngai province held a conference to commend, exchange and share experiences of the "Godmother" Program and award prizes for the 2024 Writing Contest to express gratitude to godparents.
The “Godmother” program was launched by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union in October 2021 to support, care for, and nurture orphans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and orphans in difficult circumstances, helping them have more support in their journey to the future.
After 3 years of responding to and implementing the program, the provincial women's associations at all levels, along with agencies, units and benefactors, have supported, cared for and raised 788 orphans, with a total amount of more than 4 billion VND. Providing material support and practical gifts to help them confidently go to school and stabilize their lives. Regularly visiting, caring for, encouraging them mentally, guiding them in their studies, teaching them life skills, how to take care of themselves, providing legal advice and career guidance for them.
On this occasion, the Women's Union of Quang Ngai province also launched and signed a commitment with representatives of the Women's Union at all levels in the province to implement the "Godmother" program, each union facility will sponsor at least 1 orphan in 2025.
