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On the occasion of the new school year 2025–2026, BIDV-SuMi TRUST Financial Leasing Company (BSL) launched the “Back to School Support 2025” program at Xuan Thang Primary School in Thuong Xuan district, Thanh Hoa province. Through two projects, “Computer Lab for Students” and “Library for Students”, BSL provided computers, books, and many practical gifts for students. The program not only brings joy and expands access to knowledge for children in disadvantaged areas but also reaffirms BSL’s enduring commitment to sustainable development.

Support from a Heart of Sharing

Xuan Thang Primary School has over 300 students, but its facilities for computer education are very limited. The school has only 11 computer sets, which do not meet the needs for learning and practicing computer skills in the context of digitalization and the “popularization of digital education.”. The national education curriculum increasingly requires technological support, and the demand for computer education among the students here remains high.

In addition to the lack of learning tools, some affiliated schools, including the Xem Dot location, have not been able to establish libraries or book collections for students. This is one of the most disadvantaged schools in the area, with a wide and dispersed locality, where many students come from families facing hardships. In 2024, Dân Trí Newspaper sponsored the construction of an additional classroom and a waiting room for teachers, helping to improve the learning environment.

From this reality, BSL implemented two parallel projects as part of the company’s annual “Back to School Support” program: “Computer Lab for Students” and “Library for Students”. Before the activities took place, the organizing committee initiated a donation drive among BSL staff in Hanoi. Many company members enthusiastically participated, contributing materials, children’s books, and school supplies. The shared contributions were packed into meaningful gifts sent to the teachers and students of Xuan Thang as timely encouragement for the new school year.

The “Library for Students” project provided a bookshelf with nearly 300 titles of books and notebooks for students at the Xem Dot location

The “Library for Students” project provided a bookshelf with nearly 300 titles of books and notebooks for students at the Xem Dot location. This new reading space promises to nurture a love for knowledge, encouraging self-study and broadening understanding. Additionally, the program also gifted 40 packages to students studying at this location and 10 packages to underprivileged students who strive to overcome difficulties. These small but heartfelt gifts serve as encouragement for the students to confidently step into the new academic year.

Alongside the library project, the “Computer Lab for Students” project donated 10 computer sets to Xuan Thang Primary School. This is the second time BSL has implemented this project in Thanh Hoa, demonstrating its commitment to long-term support for education and human development. The computer sets not only help students access computer education but also open up opportunities to develop essential technology skills—important assets in the digital age.

Working Together for a Sustainable Future

At the donation ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Thieu Son, CEO of BSL, shared: “BSL always cares about educational development for students, especially in difficult localities. We believe that each book, each gift, and each computer contributes to opening the door to knowledge and nurturing dreams for future generations. This is also how BSL fulfills its social responsibility, working together for a sustainable community.”

From the school’s perspective, Mr. Ha Xuan Sang, Principal of Xuan Thang Primary School, expressed: “On behalf of the school, parents, and students, we are deeply moved by the special affection BSL has shown to the teachers and students on the occasion of the new school year. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all BSL members and hope the company will continue to implement meaningful programs at other disadvantaged schools.”

The “Back to School Support 2025” program not only brings joy and expands access to knowledge for students but also reaffirms BSL’s enduring commitment to sustainable development.

Beyond the quantitative metrics, the “Back to School Support” journey exemplifies the sustainable development philosophy that BSL pursues. In its development strategy, BSL considers social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development goals (SDGs) as foundational pillars linked to business growth. Through small yet practical projects, BSL aims to spread humanitarian values and create positive and lasting impacts on the community.

Providing computers and bookshelves is not merely material support; it also signifies sowing the seeds of knowledge and nurturing hope and aspirations for the youth. Each student gaining access to new books and the opportunity to practice on computers is receiving motivation to nurture their dreams and reach for a brighter future.

For BSL, “Back to School Support” is not an isolated activity but part of a persistent journey to spread knowledge and share responsibility. From its initial steps in Thanh Hoa, BSL hopes to continue expanding its humanitarian journey to many other localities across the country. Each project implemented is a testament to the spirit of “business linked with social responsibility”—a core value in BSL’s corporate culture.

The “Back to School Support 2025” program concluded in the joy of the teachers and students of Xuan Thang, but it left a lasting resonance: hope, encouragement, and, most importantly, an open door to knowledge for future generations of students.

Thao Nguyen