For students at the university, volunteering is not simply about showing up, giving back, and moving on. As many student-led projects grow in scale and ambition, they often come with a deeper sense of responsibility.
The challenge is no longer just about how much can be raised or how many people can be reached. It is about understanding what communities truly need, ensuring support creates meaningful value, and finding ways to make that impact last beyond a single event or donation.
At the BUV Volunteer Club, one of the most memorable moments for all members during a recent visit to the dialysis community known as "Xom Chay Than" was not the donation of more than one ton of rice, but a quieter interaction with patients living there.
After receiving handwritten postcards prepared by students, one elderly patient carefully read each line before looking up with a gentle smile and saying, "Thank you for coming."
A total of 103 handwritten postcards were delivered to dialysis patients living in rented rooms near hospitals in Hanoi.
