Honoring 25 examples of 'Shining Vietnamese Willpower' nationwide in 2025

(Chinhphu.vn) - 25 young disabled people with strong willpower, overcoming adversity and spreading positive inspiration were honored, proving a truth: Limits do not lie in physical disabilities, but in faith and will.

The organizing committee awarded Certificates of Merit from the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, logos and savings books to 25 faces of "Shining Vietnamese Willpower" in 2025 - Photo: VGP/Nhat Nam

On the afternoon of August 20, in Hanoi , the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, the Vietnam Disabled Youth Association and TCP Vietnam Company jointly organized the program "Shining Vietnamese Willpower" in 2025. The program "Shining Vietnamese Willpower" was first launched in 2013. Up to now, the program has honored 275 outstanding disabled youth at the central level.

They are brave people who overcome their disabilities, not only nurturing their will to live but also making positive contributions to the community and society.

In 2025, after 3 months of implementation, the Organizing Committee of "Shining Vietnamese Willpower" 2025 received 52 applications from 17 units and organizations. The selection council met and selected 25 outstanding young people with disabilities to be honored. The faces honored this year come from many different regions and professions, but all have the will to overcome difficulties and the desire to contribute.

At the program, Secretary of the Central Youth Union, President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union Nguyen Tuong Lam said: According to statistics, currently in Vietnam, the number of people with disabilities aged 2 and over is more than 8 million, of which more than 2 million are young people.

Recently, the Vietnam Youth Union has coordinated with all levels, sectors and units to implement many meaningful programs and activities to care for and accompany disabled youth.

From 2014 to present, through the movement "I love my Fatherland", the Association has designed many models, diversified forms of activities to accompany and share with disabled youth, such as: Medical support, health care, exchange, make friends, improve spiritual and cultural life, support learning, improve professional skills, support careers, jobs, business, marriage and family...

According to comrade Nguyen Tuong Lam, the 25 faces honored today have proven a truth: Limits do not lie in physical disabilities, but in faith and will.

“We believe that each disabled youth is an indispensable part of the Vietnamese youth community. Each step forward for you is a step forward for the whole society, together towards a future where no one is left behind. Continue to keep the flame of determination in your heart and walk proudly on your journey. Shine with your resilience, optimism and constant efforts and believe that: Society always needs you, always welcomes you with open arms and accompanies you”, emphasized Secretary of the Central Youth Union Nguyen Tuong Lam.

At the ceremony, the Organizing Committee awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, a logo and a savings book worth 10 million VND presented by TCP Vietnam Company.

Nhat Nam

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