“The light of Vietnam perseverance” program honors outstanding disabled youth
“The light of Vietnam perseverance” program 2026 honored 26 outstanding young people with disabilities for their resilience and community contributions.
The Vietnam Youth Federation Central Committee and Vietnam Association of Youth with Disabilities recognized 26 young individuals with disabilities for their resilience and community contributions at an awards ceremony on September 18. The "Light of Vietnam Perseverance" program aims to empower disabled youth to realize their potential and contribute meaningfully to society.
One of the honorees, Do Nam Khanh, a 20-year-old university student, volunteers to teach Braille and has won several awards for visually impaired individuals. Ma Thi Phuong, a computer science graduate, won first place in the 3rd National IT Competition for the Blind for creating software that aids visually impaired Zalo users. Paralympic swimmer Huynh Ngoc Tien, 30, has claimed 12 gold and 10 silver medals since 2021 while operating a therapeutic massage clinic for visually impaired workers.
Additionally, the program awarded four startup projects founded by disabled youth with VND50 million (approximately US$2,000) in seed grants. The initiative also hosted a festival, encouraging product exhibitions, career guidance, digital skill-building, and a "Colors of Willpower" contest.
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