PRO Vietnam continues to support the children of environmental workers in their studies

Collaborating for over 4 years, URENCO and PRO Vietnam have jointly carried out activities to increase the collection and recycling rates of plastics, packaging, and other recyclable waste to promote the development of a circular economy model. In addition to professional activities, URENCO and PRO Vietnam have coordinated to organize many meaningful programs promoting community and social development, among which, establishing the “PRO Vietnam – URENCO” Scholarship Fund for students of URENCO Company’s employees and workers – who are in difficult circumstances yet still maintain good academic results, is an activity that the two organizations are putting efforts in maintaining. From this program, more students have been assisted and encouraged to overcome financial adversities to excel in their studies, to strive toward building their dreams for a brighter future.

In the past academic year, the children have continuously made efforts in their studies and training, achieving noticeable results. Their intelligence, diligence, determination to overcome difficulties, and eagerness to learn have been clearly demonstrated through impressive figures in their academic records. For the academic year 2024 – 2025, the entire company had 873 children who achieved the titles of excellent students and advanced students, of which 57 children achieved excellent student status for 10 consecutive years from the academic year 2014 – 2015 to the academic year 2024 – 2025.

Ms. Vu Van Ha – Deputy General Director of URENCO affirmed: “The above results are proof of the practical significance of the scholarships. This timely support has helped families and students have additional funds to cover their studies, and serves as a motivation for them to strive for excellent academic achievements during the school year.”

Speaking at the scholarship ceremony, Ms. Chu Thi Kim Thanh, Deputy CEO of PRO Vietnam, stated: For the academic year 2024-2025, PRO Vietnam awarded 40 scholarships to the children of employees at URENCO Company. For the academic year 2025-2026, PRO Vietnam will collaborate with URENCO Company to award 80 scholarships. This is a meaningful activity that PRO Vietnam dedicates to URENCO employees, demonstrating our care and responsibility in supporting and accompanying disadvantaged labor force in the waste management industry.

Ms. Chu Thi Kim Thanh emphasized: “PRO Vietnam will maintain its annual scholarship program to create opportunities for sharing and encourage students to overcome difficulties and excel in their studies. Through this activity, we hope URENCO employees, as well as their children, understand that not only URENCO Company, where they work, but also environmental organizations like ours and society as a whole deeply appreciate and value the silent work they do.”

Ms. Vu Van Ha extended her deep gratitude to PRO Vietnam for its concern for the children of employees working in the environmental sector, thereby encouraging and motivating students who are children of officials, staff, and disadvantaged employees at URENCO, helping them continue to strive in their studies, enhance their self-worth, gain knowledge, and open up more opportunities to fulfill their dreams.

Nguyen Trung Hieu, representing the students receiving the “PRO Vietnam – URENCO” Scholarship, shared at the ceremony. Photo: Ngoc Hiep.

 

Nguyen Trung Hieu, representing the students receiving the “PRO Vietnam – URENCO” Scholarship, shared: “I witness my parents’ hardships every day, especially on sunny or stormy days. I am also very proud that my parents tirelessly overcome difficulties to keep the city clean and beautiful and to provide for our education. I am always proud of my parents’ meaningful work. Today, receiving this valuable scholarship, we are deeply moved. This gift is not only practical material support, helping our family alleviate the burden of study costs, but also an invaluable source of spiritual encouragement. It shows us that our academic efforts are always recognized and cared for by society. We promise to use this scholarship in the most meaningful way, continue to strive for excellent academic performance and moral development, living up to our parents’ expectations.”

The scholarships awarded are not only timely material support but also a great source of spiritual encouragement, empowering students on their path to conquer knowledge, while spreading humanitarian values and expressing gratitude for the silent contributions of environmental workers.

Below are some images from the scholarship award ceremony: