Shining examples of Youth Union cadres

Mr. Vo Van Tanh - Secretary of the Youth Union of An Giang Provincial Youth Union has built many good and meaningful models that spread to the community. In 2025, Mr. Tanh was honored by the Provincial Youth Union as a "Progressive Youth following Uncle Ho's teachings".

Mr. Tanh shares "1K Meal" with patients and relatives at Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital. Photo: HUYNH TU

Share 1K meal

From March 2025 to now, every Sunday, Mr. Tanh and the Youth Union members of the Provincial Youth Union have maintained the "1K Meal (1,000 VND)" at hospitals in Rach Gia ward, contributing to supporting patients and the disadvantaged. Up to now, this practical model has been implemented and given more than 2,000 meals to poor workers, patients in difficult circumstances, relatives and patients being treated at Kien Giang Oncology Hospital, Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital. Through the model, not only does it support practical meals, contributing to reducing the burden of living for beneficiaries, but it also strongly spreads the message of humanity in the community "Giving is not just a meal, but also sharing and faith in life".

The model attracted the active participation of more than 200 union members, youth and many benefactors. Each meal is only 1,000 VND, but the value given is priceless. Those are smiles, the warmth in the midst of difficult days. Mr. Tanh shared: “I always want to realize meaningful activities to support the community, especially those in difficult circumstances. The model "1K Meal" was born to share with patients and relatives at hospitals who face the burden of living expenses when receiving inpatient treatment. With only 1,000 VND, patients and relatives can receive a nutritious meal, which somewhat motivates them during the treatment process.”

Responsibility to the community

As the successor, in charge of Kien Giang Blood Bank Club from 2022, Mr. Tanh maintains and develops, promotes the propaganda of the meaning of the voluntary blood donation movement on social networks. Through activities, more than 20,000 members and young people have been propagandized about voluntary blood donation. Mr. Tanh always determines that the voluntary blood donation movement does not stop at slogans but will become actions and responsibilities of every young person. Mr. Tanh boldly applies science and technology to improve the quality of propaganda as well as attract volunteers to participate by creating QR codes on posters, posters, keychains, etc.

Members and young people can easily scan the QR code with their smartphones to learn more about the programs and activities of the Kien Giang Blood Bank Club. At the same time, they should update the personal information of members so that they can be contacted when necessary, ensuring the health of blood donors and the quality of blood donated to recipients. Currently, the Club has over 1,000 members who regularly donate blood.

Mr. Tanh shared: “I always keep in mind Uncle Ho's teachings: “Whatever is beneficial to the people, we must do our best. Whatever is harmful to the people, we must avoid at all costs”, “A living example is worth more than a hundred propaganda speeches”, “There is nothing small if we do it with all our heart”…”. Therefore, Mr. Tanh always strives to do small things, but brings benefits to the community. “1K meal” helps people in difficult circumstances to be full; each drop of volunteer blood helps save a life, these are specific, silent, persistent, but practical actions that spread love, which are the most sincere way for Mr. Tanh to learn and follow Uncle Ho. In 2025, Mr. Tanh also launched the activity “Giving gifts to street sweepers and lottery ticket sellers in difficult circumstances on New Year's Eve” and received a large response and participation from union members and youth. The event took place on New Year's Eve and gave away more than 200 gifts, including necessities, Tet gifts and lucky money envelopes, to hard-working workers, garbage collectors, lottery ticket sellers and homeless people who are still working hard to make a living.

Through each model and activity, with that practical approach, Mr. Tanh contributes to spreading the spirit of mutual love and support to union members and youth. At the same time, he strengthens solidarity in the community and contributes to raising each individual's awareness of responsibility to society.

HUYNH TU

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/guong-sang-can-bo-doan-a425909.html