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Reading Culture For Children

Bridging Foundation

Bridging Foundation is on a mission to "Spread the Habit of Reading, Nurture Children's Dreams" through book donation and reading projects. With the support of various organizations and individuals, Bridging Foundation has organized more than 1,500 reading sessions and donated over 67,000 picture books to children. Our primary activity is organizing reading sessions for preschool-aged children.

OUR ACTIVITIES

Project "Children Love Reading" – Establishing Reading Corners in Preschools
Each classroom becomes a dedicated reading space. Teachers receive training on reading Ehon picture books, along with sample reading sessions and teaching materials provided by the program. This project is currently being implemented in Ninh Bình, Hà Tĩnh, and Hòa Bình.
Project "Rainbow of Joy - Hospital"
Setting Up Reading Spaces in Pediatric Wards. Young patients receive books and enjoy weekly storytelling sessions conducted by Ehon Ambassadors during their hospital stay. This project is currently active in hospitals such as Bạch Mai Hospital, Hà Đông General Hospital, Thanh Nhàn Hospital, Agricultural General Hospital, Lào Cai Maternity and Children's Hospital, Hòa Bình General Hospital, Phú Thọ Provincial General Hospital, and Lâm Thao District Medical Center, Tam Nông District Medical Center, Phu THo Maternity and Children's Hospital.
Project "Ehon Week – A Week of Connection Through Books"
A large-scale reading event with thousands of participants, held at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange – Embassy of Japan in Vietnam.

FROM 2023 ~ 2025

500
Reading Spots Nationwide
100,000
The books donate

In the future, we aim to expand our reading programs so that more children develop the habit of reading—contributing to a stronger and more prosperous Vietnam.
"Reading sometimes gives us 'ROOTS,' and at other times it gives us 'WINGS.' Those roots and wings help us build bridges both outwardly and inwardly, assisting us in gradually nurturing and expanding our personal world."

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