UTS United for Central Vietnam: A Heartfelt Journey by the UTS Community

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In the days when Central Vietnam was struggling in the aftermath of a historic flood, the UTS community came together to ignite a spirit of sharing through an urgent donation campaign in support of O Loan Commune in Dak Lak Province. From the heartfelt contributions of parents, students, and teachers to the generosity of benefactors, each gift of love was personally delivered to local residents and students at the heart of the flooded area. This journey not only provided timely support but also planted meaningful lessons in compassion and social responsibility in every member of the UTS community.

Cả Cộng đồng UTS cùng chung tay quyên góp hướng về miền Trung, lan tỏa yêu thương đến cộng đồng

The entire UTS community joined hands to raise donations for Central Vietnam, spreading love and compassion to the wider community

A Call for Compassion from the Entire UTS Community

Immediately after information about the severe flooding in Central Vietnam was released, the School launched an urgent donation campaign to support the residents of O Loan Commune, one of the areas most heavily affected and officially placed under an emergency status by the Dak Lak Provincial People’s Committee.

UTS representatives present support gifts at the O Loan Commune Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front

The donation appeal quickly received strong and enthusiastic support from parents, students, teachers, staff, and many compassionate individuals who have accompanied UTS over the years.

Sự hưởng ứng mạnh mẽ của phụ huynh, học sinh và giáo viên UTS tiếp thêm sức mạnh cho hành trình lan tỏa yêu thương

The enthusiastic response from UTS parents, students, and teachers further strengthened the journey of spreading love and compassion

Sharing Through Giving: Every Contribution Extends a Helping Hand

Within a short period of time, the campaign received a large amount of both monetary and in kind donations. From clothing and blankets to notebooks and daily necessities, each item reflected heartfelt care and sincere sharing for communities affected by the floods.

Từ nhu yếu phẩm đến từng vật dụng nhỏ, mỗi đóng góp đều mang theo tấm lòng sẻ chia của UTS-ers

From essential supplies to the smallest items, every contribution carried the spirit of compassion from the UTS community

This was not merely a charitable activity, but also a profound hands on lesson in empathy and community responsibility for UTS students. Through the campaign, more than four tons of relief supplies were delivered directly to flood affected residents, including two point five tons of clothing and blankets, one point five tons of essential goods, along with six thousand seven hundred notebooks and over three thousand five hundred learning supplies. These concrete figures clearly demonstrate the scale and practical significance of the program, while helping students deeply understand the value of sharing and taking action for the community.

UTS-ers học được giá trị của sự sẻ chia qua những trải nghiệm thiện nguyện đầy ý nghĩa

UTS students learned the true value of sharing through meaningful volunteer experiences

A Journey of Care to O Loan Commune

On December 8, representatives of the School Leadership Board, staff, and parents were present in O Loan Commune to personally deliver practical support packages. The delegation visited the O Loan Commune Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, An Cu Primary School, and An Cu Kindergarten, conveying heartfelt greetings and sincere care from the UTS community.

Đại diện UTS trực tiếp đến Ô Loan trao quà, gửi gắm lời thăm hỏi và sự sẻ chia chân thành

UTS representatives traveled directly to O Loan Commune to deliver support gifts and extend warm regards and genuine compassion

Beyond providing material assistance, the journey also carried words of encouragement and emotional support, with hopes that local residents will soon stabilize their lives and that children can safely and fully return to school.

Cộng đồng UTS gửi lời động viên, hy vọng các em nhỏ sớm được trở lại trường học đầy đủ và an toàn

The UTS community sends its encouragement and hopes children can return to school safely soon

Transparency report results from the campaign

Supporting Organization Support Details
O Loan Commune Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front – VND 100,000,000 (One hundred million VND).
– 30 gift packages for families in extremely difficult circumstances.
– Approximately 2 tons of essential goods, clothing, blankets, and mattresses distributed to residents in need within the commune.
An Cu Primary School – VND 30,000,000 (Thirty million VND) to support repairs of damaged school facilities.
– 70 gift packages for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
– 10 boxes of textbooks, notebooks, schoolbags, cabinets, and learning supplies.
An Cu Kindergarten – VND 20,000,000 (Twenty million VND) to support repairs of damaged school facilities.
– 20 gift packages for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
– 10 boxes of notebooks, clothing, toys, and learning supplies.

Nguồn hiện kim do Nhà trường UTS trao tặng được tổng hợp và sử dụng minh bạch, phục vụ cho các hoạt động hỗ trợ bà con vùng lũ

Nguồn hiện kim do Nhà trường UTS trao tặng được tổng hợp và sử dụng minh bạch, phục vụ cho các hoạt động hỗ trợ bà con vùng lũ

Nguồn hiện kim do Nhà trường UTS trao tặng được tổng hợp và sử dụng minh bạch, phục vụ cho các hoạt động hỗ trợ bà con vùng lũ

The cash donations contributed by UTS School were consolidated and used transparently to support relief activities for flood-affected communities

Các phần quà hiện vật gồm nhu yếu phẩm, quần áo và vật dụng thiết yếu được cộng đồng UTS chuẩn bị và gửi tặng bà con, lan tỏa tinh thần sẻ chia đầy nhân ái

In-kind gifts, including essential supplies, clothing, and daily necessities, were prepared and delivered by the UTS community, spreading a strong spirit of compassion and solidarity

All contributions came from the generous support of parents, students, teachers, staff, and benefactors who have consistently accompanied UTS in its humanitarian initiatives over the years.

The UTS values nurtured in the student generation: Grow – Lead – Impact

The journey to Central Vietnam was not merely a charitable activity, but also a meaningful experiential journey for UTS-ers. By witnessing the hardships faced by local communities and peers of their own age, students learn empathy (Grow), take initiative in positive actions (Lead), and spread positive impact within the wider community (Impact).

UTS-ers học cách đồng hành và cảm nhận khó khăn của người dân qua những trải nghiệm chân thật tại miền Trung

Through real experiences in Central Vietnam, UTS-ers learn empathy and community connection.

This spirit reflects the core values that UTS continuously nurtures in its students, global citizens with Vietnamese hearts.

UTS-ers - những công dân toàn cầu mang trái tim Việt Nam

UTS-ers – global citizens with Vietnamese hearts

A Message of Gratitude to the UTS Community

Cộng đồng UTS đồng lòng sẻ chia, mang lại hy vọng cho những gia đình chịu ảnh hưởng thiên tai

United in compassion, the UTS community brings hope to families affected by natural disasters

Our school sincerely thanks all parents, students, teachers, staff, and benefactors whose collective efforts created a meaningful impact throughout this campaign. Every contribution, whether large or small, helped bring hope and positive energy to flood-affected communities.

In response to the severe flooding at the end of 2025, which caused significant damage to many families and schools in Central Vietnam, UTS International School launched the Central Vietnam Relief Donation Campaign. The initiative quickly received strong participation from students, parents, teachers, and staff, together spreading a spirit of compassion and social responsibility. The campaign aimed to mobilize essential resources to support affected localities in restoring stability after the disaster, while also helping to maintain a safe educational environment for students.

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