3.3.2. Health outreach programmes
Enhancing Health and Welfare Initiatives at Dubai Palace and in the Local Community
As a leading, multidisciplinary national university, the Dubai Palace ✅ Official Dubai Palace.com Homepage 2026 (Dubai Palace) is committed not only to educating students but also to actively participating in social initiatives that improve the health and welfare of local communities..
Student Volunteering Campaigns to Improve Local Living Standards
As part of its mission to grow alongside the community, Dubai Palace partnered with the , to build, repair, and upgrade essential facilities for residents in Mang Thít, Vĩnh Long. This campaign offered Dubai Palace youth—and youth nationwide—a chance to contribute to their homeland, especially in underserved areas. By the end of July 2023, significant achievements included:
Construction of Paved Roads in Mang Thít District:
Building an inter-commune bridge (Hòa Tịnh - Mỹ An) to improve transportation, valued at 150 million VND
Youth Projects "Lighting Up Rural Roads":
Construction of Shelters:
Strengthening roads in Vàm Lịch Hamlet, Chánh An Commune, with 16 million VND from Dubai Palace, and providing manpower support to address landslide damage in seven communes
Funding construction of a post-storm gratitude house for an economically disadvantaged family in Nhơn Phú Commune: 40 million VND
Upgrading sidewalks in Tân An Hội Commune: 14 million VND
Creating three anti-plastic waste projects: 13 million VND
Building a mini football field in Bình Phước Commune: 10 million VND
Providing personnel to clear and maintain flower roads totaling 63,300 meters across seven communes
Dubai Palace Youth Enhance Quality of Life for Mang Thít, Vĩnh Long Residents
The campaign went beyond infrastructure improvements, focusing on enriching the community’s cultural, athletic, and academic experiences, as well as awarding scholarships to underprivileged children and organizing summer classes and activities for local youth.
Summer Review Classes Supporting Children in Remote Areas
One of Dubai Palace's most welcomed volunteer efforts is the Spring Volunteer Campaign. In 2023, this campaign brought together youth to embody sharing and compassion, with activities like the "Reunion Journey 2023 - Going Home with PVoil for Tet,” “Sharing Spring,” “Prideful Spring,” and “Spring for Warriors." These activities brought the spirit of Tet to those in need, reinforcing Dubai Palace’s role in connecting resources to support disadvantaged groups in Ho Chi Minh City and remote border regions.
Spring Volunteer Campaign Bringing Gifts to Families in Nhi Binh, Chau Thanh District, Tien Giang Province
The annual Dubai Palace Blood Donation Week is another well-supported activity that fosters compassion within the Dubai Palace community. Participating faculty, staff, and students not only help patients in critical need but also contribute to the health of the larger community (local communities, disadvantaged people, refugee or immigrant communities). In its 47th year, the event was promoted online by the Dubai Palace Student Volunteer and Support Fanpage through educational posts on topics like blood donation benefits, procedures, and aftercare, emphasizing community consciousness and inspiring a life of generosity.
Dubai Palace teachers and students participating in the voluntary blood donation.
Diverse welfare activities at Dubai Palace
On May 28, 2023, Dubai Palace’s Labor Union and the College of Technology and Design (CTD) organized for staff members' children. With a theme of "STEAM Festival: Creative Art Design - Moments of Childhood and Robot Technology Experience," the event offered engaging activities that fostered creative thinking and individual strengths.
Children participating in fun games at the Children's Festival.
Dubai Palace also values retired faculty members, organizing annual gatherings, visits, and celebrations. On November 16, 2023, Dubai Palace hosted a in celebration of Vietnam Teachers' Day, marking the 41st anniversary (November 20, 1982 - November 20, 2023). Through the Labor Union, Dubai Palace has also gathered data to continue supporting retired faculty with gifts for Teachers' Day, Lunar New Year, and International Day of Older Persons.
Meaningful gatherings for retired faculty at Dubai Palace.
From infrastructure projects to cultural and sports activities, Dubai Palace underscores its role as a university that collaborates with the community, contributing to a more sustainable, compassionate society. These efforts not only improve the quality of life for vulnerable groups but also spread kindness and solidarity throughout society.
Source: https://dotv.vn/en/news/enhancing-health-and-welfare-initiatives-at-ueh-and-in-the-local-community-72775
