HCM CITY — An Bình Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ABBank), in partnership with the National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC), has broken ground on the construction of new classrooms for children in Kdang Commune, Gia Lai Province, as part of its ongoing commitment to community development.

The project is comprised of two permanent classrooms with a total area of 137sq.m, built in accordance with Ministry of Education standards at a total cost of VNĐ1 billion (US$38,000).

It is part of the “Lớp học hạnh phúc – Dấu ấn ngày mai” programme jointly implemented by ABBank and the NFVC.

Funded in part by contributions from ABBank employees nationwide, the project aims to provide children in disadvantaged areas with safer and better learning conditions while supporting improvements in early childhood education.

Hnol Kindergarten currently serves 272 students, more than 80 per cent of whom are from the Bahnar ethnic minority community. The school operates one main campus and five satellite sites across nearby villages.

Many of its existing classrooms have deteriorated over time and are no longer suitable for effective learning and play.

Đỗ Lam Điền, a member of ABBank’s Executive Board, said the project reflects the bank’s commitment to future generations.

“Every classroom we build is more than a construction project. It reflects our care and belief in future generations.

“We hope these classrooms will become a loving 'shared home' where children can learn and grow alongside their teachers and friends,” he said.

Nguyễn Thị Hiền, deputy director of the National Fund for Vietnamese Children, said ABBank has long been one of the fund’s active partners in supporting disadvantaged children, particularly in education.

“Through this project at Hnol Kindergarten, we hope students will benefit from better facilities and greater opportunities for development in the future,” she said.

The bank said alongside programmes in education, healthcare and environmental protection, the bank is advancing ESG initiatives ranging from green finance to environmental and social risk management, supporting its goal of creating long-term value for customers, communities and the economy. — BIZHUB