Expanding the group so that the Association can always keep pace with the youth

The 5 discussion groups at the 9th Congress of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union on November 4th presented diverse perspectives and also requirements for the Union organization in the new period.

The lively atmosphere created discussion number 3 with the topic of Pride in the history of the Vietnam Youth Union of the city and the movement "I love my Fatherland" - Photo: THANH HIEP

The discussion topics of the 5 groups revolved around the following issues: City youth start-ups, career establishment, innovation; City youth implement the program "Green Environment - Green Lifestyle"; Proud of the history of the Vietnam Youth Union of the city and the movement "I love my Fatherland"; Accompanying disadvantaged youth and Improving the capacity to organize volunteer activities.

Bridge for the disadvantaged

Mr. Le Van Phuc (Deputy Head of the National Volunteer Network in the Southern Region) said that not all disabled people need material assistance. In addition to material assistance, and more than material assistance, disabled people need orientation, guidance, and especially respect and recognition from society.

At the same time, Mr. Phuc said that the Association needs to accompany and monitor the entire operation process, ensuring that the livelihood model, breeds, and seedlings that are supported to the beneficiaries are developing well, creating profits and revenue.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Hang (Binh Thanh District) hopes that the Association will spread the message and change the community's thinking about people with disabilities. Disability is just a defect, a small inconvenience, not a misfortune.

Given the fact that people with disabilities still face difficulties in accessing job opportunities, Ms. Hang hopes that the Association in Ho Chi Minh City will become an ideal destination for disadvantaged people to come and share their career desires and aspirations.

"This will be the basis for the Association to develop appropriate training and vocational training programs. On the other hand, the Association will be a bridge for businesses and society to meet and connect with vulnerable workers," said Ms. Hang.

The Association encourages young artists to put their love into cultural beauty through works of art because they are easily accessible to young people. When each person has a love for a strong and prosperous Fatherland with abundant health, that love will be stronger than ever.

Miss Ngoc Chau

Delegates of group 3 discussed the topic "Proud of the history of the Vietnam Youth Union of the city and the movement "I love my Fatherland" - Photo: THANH HIEP

Young people have the responsibility to build a green environment and green lifestyle.

Talking about the responsibility of building a green environment and a green lifestyle, Ms. Ngo Nguyen Ngoc Thanh (Deputy Head of the Environmental Protection Department, Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Ho Chi Minh City) emphasized that young people need to equip themselves with knowledge about environmental protection and responding to climate change.

"Vietnam has committed to implementing the United Nations' sustainable development goals. These are not just measures but also guidelines for each country, city and individual to form an environmentally friendly lifestyle," said Ms. Thanh.

Singer Phuong My Chi shares her love of country in her own way, an effort to spread love of national culture to young people.

Talking about the trip to overcome the consequences of storm No. 3 Yagi in the North, singer Phuong My Chi said she was a bit worried but quickly overcame this with the thought "if I don't do it, who will?"

This has always been the mindset that Phuong My Chi reminds herself that if she does not recognize what she does, how can she demand recognition from others?

Singer Phuong My Chi shared: "To me, patriotism is spreading love of national culture to the young generation" - Photo: THANH HIEP

According to Ms. Thanh, along with raising awareness and accessing correct information, young people need to have critical thinking to distinguish between fake news and false news so as not to be too pessimistic about environmental issues.

At the same time, young people can promote their pioneering role, apply social networks to propagate and monitor environmental protection work in the area, and report incorrect behaviors so that authorities can promptly resolve them.

Start a business, create your own opportunities

At the discussion group on the topic of startups and entrepreneurship, Mr. Truong Minh Dat - co-founder and CEO of BenKon Joint Stock Company - shared the story of energy optimization.

He said the motivation for him to start his own business was nothing other than the idea that young people must take risks. It was also a way for him to create opportunities for himself.

He said the difficulty for young startups is that they do not understand the rules of the game, while the startup race is not a race to win.

"The association needs to support young people in equipping them with skills and knowledge from expertise to real stories in startups, including lessons from failure," Mr. Dat shared.

Mr. Le Thanh Minh, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City, and guests shared with delegates about the story of innovative startups - Photo: NGUYEN KHANG

Mr. Le Thanh Minh, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City, emphasized that the city has invested heavily in innovative start-up activities, opening up many opportunities for young people.

Therefore, it is not too difficult for innovative startup projects to find support, incentives, and companionship through business incubators and innovation startup centers.

Meanwhile, KOL Dich Lep (real name Huynh Quang Minh), co-founder of House of Deera Joint Stock Company, shared that investing in online sales channels helps businesses promote products more widely than traditional direct sales channels.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/mo-rong-tap-hop-de-hoi-luon-nhip-buoc-cung-thanh-nien-20241104130110822.htm