(VOVworld)-March is being observed as Youth Month in Vietnam. This year’s Youth Month will focus on encouraging young people to get involved in building new-style rural areas. 

During 2017 Youth Month, Vietnamese Youth Union members will be mobilized to help build new-style rural areas, promote a civilized lifestyle in urban areas, protect the environment, and support social welfare.

Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue beats the drum to launch Youth Month 2017 on February 26

Le Quoc Phong, Secretary of the Vietnam Youth Union, addressed the launch of Youth Month in Dong Thap province: “This Youth Month will also include activities to build rural infrastructure, charity houses, and recreation facilities for children. Youth Union members will be involved in ensuring traffic safety and responding to climate change”.

The movement is getting a strong public response. The Ninh Binh provincial Youth Union has launched a campaign to support education and employment for local youth. Youth Union members in Gia Lai province have assisted policy beneficiaries and disadvantaged people.

Over the years, Youth Month has motivated  young people to accumulate more life experience and contribute to society.