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"Canon Friendship School Chain" reached to Quang Tri province

On October 27, 2018, Canon Vietnam and Ella Charity Funds cooperated with Linh Thuong Kindergarten to hold the inauguration ceremony for the Canon - Ella - Linh Thuong Friendship School in Gio Linh District , Quang Tri province. The ceremony was attended by representatives from the District People's Committee, the Education and Training Department of Gio Linh District, the People's Committee of Linh Thuong Commune and all the teachers and pupils of Linh Thuong Kindergarten.

With the mission of improving the studying environment of pupils - the future owner of the country to create a step forward in nurturing human resources for national prosperity, from 2007 to now, Canon Vietnam has supported to 92 friendship schools, bring many spacious classrooms and toilets, hand washing area for pupils in disadvantaged areas throughout the country. In addition, the company also visit, upgrade, repaint the school if necessary and support equipment such as printers, cameras, computers, Canon bookcases, utensils, equipment for teaching and studying, outdoor toys. This is a typical program of “For the next generation" theme of Canon Vietnam.

Linh Thuong Kindergarten is located in Linh Thuong Commune, Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province. It is one of the most difficult communes in the district. The majority of the students are Bru - Van Kieu ethnic minorities. Due to the fact that the facilities of the school have not met the demand of learning and the conditions of the local people are very difficult, so in the previous school years, the number of pupils reaching pre-school age did not go to school is still very crowded. Recognizing the lack of facilities of the local school, Canon and Ella Charity Funds have supported the Linh Thuong Kindergarten to build a spacious class of nearly 100m2 including spacious classrooms for teaching and learning; closed toilets for male and female pupils, it’s very convenience and safe for pupils despite the weather is hot or cold rain; warehouse area is used for storing equipment; and a 20m2 corridor for eating area. Besides handing over classrooms, Canon Vietnam also presented 250 gifts including backpacks, candy and warm clothes for pupils.

Prior to the care of Canon and the Ella Charity Funds, on behalf of the principals and all the teachers and pupils, the headmistress expressed her deep gratitude to the donor with timely support. Teachers and pupils in such difficult places as here. Thanks to the beautiful classroom, in the 2018-2019 school year, the number of children go to school increased significantly, and parents feel secure when their children are educated in a well-equipped environment. Teachers and pupils will make more effort to achieve good results and worth with donor’s support.

“Canon Friendship School Chain” project once again affirm Canon's long-term strategic commitment in Vietnam as well as the Kyosei philosophy - Living and working for a common good that Canon has pursued. Canon Vietnam does hope that with the efforts of company also the encouragement from Vietnam government and local authorities, the social contribution activities will be expanded widely, achieve more effective results for Vietnam education in particular, and Vietnam society development in general. Besides that, our project always hopes to receive the support and cooperation from the community, volunteers to bring meaningful activities to poor children in the whole country.

Press information please contact:
Ms. Dao Thi Thu Huyen
Senior Manager of Public Affair and CSR Promotion Division
Canon Vietnam Co., Ltd
Lot A1, Thang Long Industrial Park, Kim Chung commune, Dong Anh district, Hanoi
Tel: 024-38812111/ Ext: 1677
Fax: 024-38811284
Email: huyen.dao@mail.canon