Nurturing Dreams on the Frontier of Muong Nhe, Dien Bien: The School Nutrition Improvement Program

On April 6, 2026, amidst the majestic mountains of Dien Bien, the Loving Touch Foundation officially arrived at Tran Van Tho Ethnic Minority Semi-Boarding Primary School (Muong Nhe). This marked the starting line of a compassionate journey to empower highland children through the "School Nutrition Improvement" program.

A Rigorous Process: Quality Entrusted in Every Meal

Prior to the event, during a working session with the People's Committee of Muong Nhe Commune, Dien Bien Province—represented by Mr. Phan Van Uyen, Vice Chairman of the Commune People's Committee, and Mr. Pham Van Khiem, Principal of the school—Ms. Nguyen Thi Phong Thuy, Director of the Sowing Life project under the Loving Touch Foundation, gathered to agree on cooperative objectives.

To ensure that every meal serves as complete, genuine care, the Loving Touch Foundation proactively selected reputable suppliers with professional operational capacity to rigorously control input quality. From cartons of fresh milk and delicious cakes to quality-certified chicken eggs, every single item undergoes strict food safety checks before reaching the children.

Alongside this, a strict three-party monitoring mechanism was established—covering transportation, storage at the school warehouse, and daily distribution—ensuring each small nutritional package arrives on time, meets high standards, and delivers warmth.

Following the meeting, right in the schoolyard of Tran Van Tho Ethnic Minority Semi-Boarding Primary School, surrounded by teachers, beloved highland students, and local authorities of Muong Nhe Commune, a signing ceremony took place in a warm, heartfelt atmosphere. More than a formality, this was a pledge from the heart, marking the kickoff of a two-month "School Nutrition Improvement" program for 958 students from grades 1 to 5.

"Numbers" That Speak

Understanding the disadvantages faced by highland youth, the Foundation focuses on the most practical objective: filling the nutritional gap in every daily meal. In the very first handover in partnership with One Mount Distribution, packages filled with dedication arrived at the school:

19,160 cartons of delicious Moc Chau fresh milk.
3,194 bags of energizing Karo cakes.
11,496 food-safety certified chicken eggs.

According to the schedule, every morning from Monday to Friday, students receive a snack consisting of milk and cake. In particular, 3 OCOP-certified chicken eggs per week provide a crucial source of protein, helping their legs walk stronger and their eyes shine brighter as they study.

We believe that when children's tummies are full and their bodies energized, learning words will no longer be an arduous climb up mountain slopes. The Loving Touch Foundation is here to sow seeds of health, harvesting brilliant futures for the young shoots of Muong Nhe.

Spreading Joy Sustainably

What sets this project apart is its scientific approach and continuous monitoring. Going beyond mere donations, the school medical team periodically measures the height and weight of all students at the end of each month. These results help the Foundation evaluate physical growth progress and fine-tune the menu accordingly.

Deeply moved, Mr. Pham Van Khiem, Principal of the school, shared: "This support not only improves school meals but also serves as immense motivation for our teachers and students to teach well and learn well."

In the sunlit schoolyard, the children's laughter echoed across the village as they received their first cartons of milk. Chang A Minh, a student representing his peers, emotionally shared: "I really love going to school! From now on, we get to eat eggs, cakes, and drink milk every day. I'm so happy. I promise to study hard so I can build my homeland when I grow up."

The happiness of seeing these children fully cared for is the invaluable reward that the Loving Touch Foundation strives for. May the seeds sown today at Tran Van Tho Ethnic Minority Semi-Boarding Primary School spark a flame of compassion that spreads even further, ensuring every highland child grows up surrounded by warmth, nourishment, and community care.