On the morning of October 5, the Faculty of Finance and Commerce of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) held the groundbreaking ceremony to begin the construction of the “House of Gratitude” given to a disadvantaged family under preferential treatment policy in Ly Nhon Commune, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City.
The house is a donation to Mr.Tran Van Phuc's family living in Group #40, Ly Hoa Hiep Hamlet, Ly Nhon Commune, Can Gio District. Mr. Phuc, whose family belongs to a near-poor household, has been living in a house that was built in 1998. The current structure has significantly deteriorated and often experiences water damages during the monsoon season.
The groundbreaking ceremony of the “House of Gratitude” built for Mr. Tran Van Phuc (blue shirt) and his family members
Present at the groundbreaking ceremony were representatives of the local authorities and leaders of HUTECH Faculty of Finance and Commerce.
The groundbreaking ceremony welcomes the participation of local officials of Ly Hoa Hiep Hamlet and Ly Nhon Commune along with members of Mr. Phuc's family
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Van Tung- Dean of Faculty of Finance and Commerce speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony
Mr. Tran Van Phuc expresses his gratitude to the precious gift from the Faculty of Finance and Commerce of HUTECH
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Van Tung presents the family with the sign representing the value of the new house
The construction of the new house is expected to be completed in two months
The total budget for the construction of the house is approximately 90 million VND from the support and donations of the collectives of HUTECH Faculty of Finance and Commerce, including leaders, lecturers, staff, students, and alumni. This meaningful project is part of a series of charitable activities leading up to the 25th Anniversary of HUTECH's establishment and affirming the institution’s social responsibility through joining hands in providing much-needed assistance to disadvantaged families and individuals facing difficult circumstances in local communities.
By Office of External and Public Relations