Service Learning - AGU

LET'S PLAN THE SEEDS TOGETHER
Group member: Lê Thị Mỹ Duyên, Trần Ngô Mộng Quyền, Trần Thị Huỳnh, Đặng Võ Diễm Tiên, Lê Thị Yến Nhi, Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Lý- DL19AV
The reason for choosing this topic is to provide additional knowledge and vocabulary to students about agriculture. Through this project, we also aim to convey to students the importance of appreciating the fruits of farmers' labor and encourage them to eat fruits and vegetables regularly for good health.
Our group aims to target elementary school students in the local areas- An Binh Primary School in Thoai Son district and Dang Tin foreign language center.
To conduct the project, we contacted elementary schools, center, and students. Then, we scheduled days and times to prepare and execute the project. We prepared tools to design a bilingual book about the process of planting trees. We selected vocabulary suitable for elementary school age and created vivid images to keep children interested and help them learn quickly. We proceeded with printing, cutting, pasting, coloring, and binding the booklets. Finally, we arranged a center to display the products.
As the learning service project, it brings benefits to both ourselves as learners and primary children
Benefits for our team:
The project helps our team develop communication skills through seeking feedback from both school and colleagues.
Helping the team understand more about children's psychology through interacting with them and collaborating on a book project with them.
Benefits for the community:
The project will provide children with additional new vocabulary.
Helping children understand the process of growing common fruits and vegetables.
Providing additional teaching materials in digital file format for teachers.

AN GIANG - THE MARVELOUS OF VEGETARIAN FOOD

Group members: Nguyễn Trương Minh Đức, Phạm Thị Thanh, Lê Thanh Tú, Nguyễn Thị Trúc Phương, Lê Hoàn Anh- DL19AV

The project "An Giang - The Marvel of Vegetarian Food" was created to honour and introduce the vegetarian culinary culture to the community, to promote a healthy lifestyle and protect the environment. This is not only an effort to introduce delicious and nutritious vegetarian dishes, but also to promote awareness of the benefits of vegetarianism for health and the environment.
An Giang, a province in the Mekong Delta region, is famous for its majestic natural beauty and cultural diversity. Now, it is known for a new mission: to become an ideal destination for those who love vegetarian cuisine. The project is not only about introducing unique vegetarian dishes of the locality but also contributes to creating a strong and sustainable vegetarian community.
Each vegetarian dish in the project carries a local flavour, from traditional dishes for special occasions to those served for daily meals. Especially, An Giang also has many famous vegetarian restaurants such as Nhat Thanh, An Yen, Thoi Ke... With spacious space and attentive service, they bring an interesting culinary experience to those who visit.
The project "An Giang - The Marvel of Vegetarian Food" promises to be an important turning point in developing vegetarian cuisine in An Giang, thereby opening up new opportunities for sustainable tourism and comprehensive development of the local community. With the cooperation of restaurants, vegetarian eateries, and the community, the project will surely spread the spirit of vegetarian cuisine and a healthy lifestyle to people in a wide and sustainable way.
Moreover, while implementing the project, the project members have also learned and gained many skills, from using specialized skills such as speaking or writing about the project in English to accumulating useful knowledge in vegetarian vocabulary, and social skills such as communication, interviewing... These are significant achievements for each member who has contributed greatly to the success of various tasks.
For more information see the link https://youtu.be/Ok0DcQocWq8

Thank you for accompanying me in the last semester- Service Learning subject. I appreciate your efforts.
Wishing you all good health, peace, and happiness.
With love.
BYE ... BYE...

BINH DUC INCENSE
The outstanding feature of That Son - Bay Nui pilgrimage area ( An Giang ) is its many temples and pagodas with consecutive festivals throughout the year. Therefore, Binh Duc incense sells expensively all year round, no matter how much is made, it is all sold out. Thanks to that support, gradually the number of people wishing to learn the trade is increasing and many workers are starting to open their production facilities for this distinct traditional product.

🧭 Address:
Binh Duc incense craft village (cluster Binh Duc 4, Binh Duc ward, Long Xuyen city, An Giang Province ) has traditional ethnic jobs that are still preserved today, along with Phu Tho An Giang incense-making village, My An weaving village, etc

🛠️ Binh Duc incense production process:
The process of making incense is very complex and meticulous. Strict steps are required to ensure quality and safety when using clean incense.

🌟 Step 1:
Check the raw materials

🌟 Step 2:
Grind and mill the raw materials into powder

🌟 Step 3:
Sieve the powder until smooth and mix it evenly with the binding agent (vegetable glue)
Depending on the fragrance line of the incense, the ratio of mixing between fragrant powder and Lepidium sativum powder may vary.
Add water to this mixture to create the binding agent.
Put the evenly mixed mixture into a specialized machine to create the product.

🌟 Step 4:
Dry the incense in the sunlight.

🌟 Step 5:
Check the quality, and warp of the incense and packaging then store the incense in a dry place.

📢Promoting activity:
We created content, whether it's written, visual, or both, to showcase the features, benefits, and uniqueness of Binh Duc incense and shared this promotion on social media and our fan page, aiming to attract potential customers and encourage them to try or purchase Binh Duc incense.

🛒Products:
💁Regular incense: 15.000 - 35.000VND
💁Agarwood incense: 35.000 - 60.000 VND
💁Set of three large incenses: 7.000 - 15.000 VND

PALM NECTAR - A TASTE OF NATURE’S SWEETNESS

Members: Võ Mỹ Vy, Phan Thị Hồng Yến, Võ Thị Hồng Nghi, Huỳnh Thị Thuý Vân, Huỳnh Thị Thu Thảo

Palm nectar is a prized delicacy derived from the blossoms of the palm trees. Renowned for its exquisite sweetness and delicate aroma, this natural elixir is crafted meticulously to preserve its purity and nutritional richness.

Derived from the sap of palm blossoms, palm nectar undergoes a meticulous process to extract its essence. Harvested primarily from the lush groves in Tinh Bien district in An Giang province, this nectar embodies the essence of Vietnam's rich agricultural heritage. The palm trees, with their towering presence reaching up to 20 meters, take years to mature, ensuring that the nectar they yield is of the highest quality.

✨Nutritional Benefits and Culinary Versatility✨

Palm nectar is not only prized for its exquisite taste but also for its nutritional richness. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, it serves as a natural source of energy and vitality. With a relatively low glycemic index compared to other sweetening agents, palm nectar offers a healthier alternative for those mindful of their blood sugar levels.

The consumption of palm nectar is associated with various health benefits. From stabilizing blood sugar levels to improving digestion and boosting immunity, its holistic properties make it a revered ingredient in traditional medicine practices. Moreover, palm nectar's cleansing properties aid in detoxifying the body, promoting healthy skin, and fortifying bones.

Exploring the beauty of the “cultural cradle” of Dinh Yen mat village-a hundred-year-old craft village.

Members: Trần Thị Kim Ngân, Nguyễn Thị Kim Nguyên, Bùi Lê Thanh Ngân

Dinh Yen mat village was formed hundreds of years ago, concentrated mainly in 02 communes Dinh An and Dinh Yen, especially Dinh Yen - where 70% of households follow the profession of making mats. According to the elders here, Dinh Yen mat weaving village was formed hundreds of years ago. However, when asked about the ancestor of the craft - the person who brought mat weaving to the village, absolutely no one knew. To date, this is still an unsolved mystery.
By conducting this project, we would like to introduce the vocational communication system in D**g Thap to everyone. At the same time, promote to domestic and foreign tourists to help people here have more income and develop craft villages.

𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐃𝐮𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Members: Nguyễn Lê Long Mỹ, Hồng Nguyễn Ý Nhi, Trần Bảo Duy, Võ Thị Anh Thư Võ Thị Trúc Giang

The incense village of Binh Duc began to form around the late 1940s. According to some locals, at that time, a group of migrants came to this area and brought along the craft of making incense.
The choice of Binh Duc incense-making village for an income improvement project based on these factors: Tradition and experience, development potential, and bringing social benefits to the local community by creating numerous opportunities to improve income for the people.

Through this project, we hope to raise awareness of the beauty of a traditional craft in LX city and offer ideas on how we may slightly better the lives of those who labor there, perhaps enabling them to attract more customers and boost productivity. It also offers us the chance to gain real-world experience to improve our communication abilities, pick up new knowledge, and collaborate with others to solve issues.

WATER HYACINTH WEAVING CRAFT IN MY HIEP COMMUNE

Members: Lê Thị Thuý Vi, Nguyễn Ngọc Khúc Hoàng Uyên, Trần Thị Kim Ngân, Phan Thị Diễm Mi
The water hyacinth craft village is located in My Hiep commune, Cao Lanh district, D**g Thap province. On February 27, the D**g Thap Provincial People's Committee organized an announcement of the decision to recognize the Water Hyacinth Carpet Knitting Craft Village in Hamlet 4, My Hiep Commune, Cao Lanh District.
Water hyacinth weaving was established in localities in D**g Thap nearly 20 years ago with the formation of the commune. At first, people here only weaved sand to serve family life. In agricultural production, gradually, people made many products to sell at the market, and then people started to make more, forming many residential clusters with many different products in My Hiep commune.

Our project aims to explore and learn more about the craft of weaving water hyacinth at My Hiep. Besides, it helps many people at home and abroad know about this craft village.

MALDIVES VIETNAM - THE LUGAR RESORT AND SPA

Group members: Huynh Thi Mong Cam, Ha B**h Tram, Nguyen Thi B**h Tram, Lam Ngoc Anh Thu, Nguyen Duong Phuong thao
Con En eco-tourism area is located at Tan Long alluvial and sedimentary grounds in Tan Long hamlet, Tan My commune, Cho Moi district, An Giang province. Located in the middle of the Tien River in the lower Mekong Delta, the Con En eco-tourism area is 6.6 hectares wide, with a system of more than 10 tree houses made entirely of natural driftwood.
Marketing and promoting Con En Island as an attractive tourist destination can lead to various results and social benefits. Here are some of the key outcomes:
Increased Tourism Revenue: Effective marketing can attract more tourists to Con En Island, leading to an increase in tourism revenue for the local economy.
Cultural Exchange: By promoting Con En Island as a tourist destination, it can attract visitors from different parts of the country. This can facilitate cultural exchange and interaction between locals and tourists, promoting mutual understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.
Infrastructure Development: Increased tourism can lead to improvements in infrastructure on Con En Island, such as better transportation facilities, accommodation options, and recreational amenities. This can enhance the overall tourism experience and quality of life for both visitors and residents.

CULTURE OF "LANG CHAI" - SUỐI CÁI - GÀNH DẦU, KIÊN GIANG

Team members: Dương Mỹ Linh, Đinh Minh Lý, Trần Thị Bảo Trâm, Võ Hoàng Vũ.

For our project, our team decided to use the Rach Vem fishing village as the location. The Rach Vem fishing village near Phu Quoc, Kien Giang, is the site of this project's implementation. In carrying out this project, our team aimed to highlight and investigate the raw, uncomplicated beauty of coastal fisherman. to aid in educating people about the unique cultural features and traditions of this artisan community. the perfect mix of the fishermen's unwavering persistence and the gorgeous scenery. We need to do a better job of educating our community about this work. The fishing community of Rach Vem has beautiful scenery and a large population of skilled fisherman.

SAVORING AN GIANG CULINARY TREASURES

Members: Đặng Minh Quân, Đoàn Trung Hiếu, Võ Nguyễn Hải Quân, Kwok Chia Kang

Nowadays, burned chicken can be ordered from almost everywhere inside An Giang. Our project aims to promote and discover the original of culinary treasures of An Giang Province - O Thum burned chicken, by engaging the community, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering economic opportunities for local residents.

A PRECIOUS TREASURE OF AN GIANG - MỸ AN WEAVING VILLAGE
Group members: Dương Phan Tường Vy, Dương Lê Đồng, Nguyễn Thị Thùy Ngân.
Exploring and learning about the rattan weaving village in My An commune, Cho Moi district, An Giang province, is the goal of our study. In order to benefit the community, we want to promote rattan products to more people, not only on social networks but also in reality. In addition, we wish to contribute to protecting and maintaining this priceless traditional cultural value in Vietnam in general and Cho Moi district in particular.
Through this project, we have gained a deeper understanding of Mỹ An Weaving Village, its history, weaving techniques, and the challenges faced by the weavers. The project ignited our passion for promoting the beauty of Mỹ An's handcrafted products. Furthermore, we want to market the village and its products to a wider audience, contributing to the preservation and development of this cultural heritage.

TINH BIEN’S PALM NECTAR - A TASTE OF NATURE’S SWEETNESS

Members: Võ Mỹ Vy, Phan Thị Hồng Yến, Võ Thị Hồng Nghi, Huỳnh Thị Thuý Vân, Huỳnh Thị Thu Thảo
Our group researched palm nectar and its production facilities in An Giang province. We found two facilities: one in Tinh Bien that produces the liquid nectar and one showroom in Long Xuyen that sells the powdered nectar.
Community: Through this project, we hope to promote palm nectar more widely. We want people to have access to palm nectar with a high nutritional value at a more reasonable price than other types. At the same time, we want to help palm nectar producers and other Thot Not product producers increase their sales and income.

Individual: Through this project, each individual in the group can develop soft skills such as teamwork, public speaking, and communication and information gathering skills. In addition, we can also improve our professional skills such as data analysis and interviewing skills.

JOURNEY OF BANH PHONG: SPREADING TRADITIONAL FLAVOR
Members: Văng Thị Anh Phương, Văng Kim Duyên, Nguyễn Lý Yến Nhi, Trần Huỳnh Nhựt Hào, Bùi Thị Như Anh
After a thorough discussion and exchange of ideas, the team will embark on the "Bánh Phồng" journey, heading towards the renowned "Bánh Phồng" village in Phú Mỹ town, Phú Tân district, An Giang province.
We can learn: Learn about the process of making an original “Bánh Phồng”, which assists us in crafting a correct base of understanding about one of the local traditional elite as well as specialty; Immerse ourselves in traditional practices and give us a chance to appreciate traditional crafts and knowledge from the predecessors; Solidify our skills and knowledge, particularly in areas related to teamwork which are crucial for success in project-based work; Sharpening our intellectual skills, including project planning, management, cooperation, problem-solving, and critical thinking to cater to our career promotion: Promote a renowned “Bánh Phồng” village, establishing it as a benchmark for quality; Elevate consumer recognition, that is to educate the public about “Bánh Phồng”, providing insights into their unique characteristics and origins; Empower consumers to make informed choices: Equip consumers with the knowledge to distinguish authentic and high-quality Phồng cakes from imitations or substandard products.

AN GIANG PROVINCIAL SOCIAL PROTECTION CENTER
Members: Võ Đông Phương; Trần Nguyễn Kim Ngân; Võ Hà Uyên; Nguyễn Thị Bích Quyền; Đỗ Thanh Phong

An Giang Provincial Social Protection Center was established in 2011 (under the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs). The people inside the center are more diverse than Long Xuyen Nursing Home. There are about 250 people from the elderly to newborn babies gather here to form a "big family", including about 150 lonely elderly people and about 20 children. children, the rest are wanderers, beggars, lonely people... 90% of them suffer from mild to severe mental illness, 40 people are bedridden and no longer able to control themselves.

“THOT NOT SUA”- AN GIANG SPECIALTIES

Luong Phi, a far-flung corner of An Giang province where the lives of inhabitants are suffering from tremendous difficulties regarding financial barriers since their primary occupation is based on agricultural activities, is the destination that our group chose to make a project in this course. Despite geographical and economic obstacles, people there still strive to develop their lives by taking advantage of the natural resources. Thot Not, a distinctive tree in Luong Phi, is a major source of income for Luong Phi’s people when they can use almost all parts of the tree to support their lives. Thot Not Sua, a well-Kwon specialty in the commune, is our choice of implementing the project in this course.
Members: Nguyễn Thị Kiều My, Trần Thị Hải Ngân, Trần Văn Chế Thanh, Võ Thị Huỳnh Mai, Nguyễn Minh Luân, Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Linh
Through the plan, we hope to learn more about the milk palmyra specialty of An Giang province, through the start-up stories of the people here, in addition to the difficulties people often encounter in making palmyra. milk. From there, let the community know more about milk jaggery and help people improve their lives and increase their income, attracting not only domestic and provincial tourists but also foreign tourists. We use English language knowledge to post articles on the page.

GLASS WASTE…HANDLE IN RIGHT WAY!
HAND IN HAND PROTECTING ENVIRONMENT

Group members: Ngô Ngọc Yến Vy, Lê Thị Thuý Vi (DTA207753), Lê Thanh Tú, Huỳnh Long Vũ

Nowadays, waste is becoming a matter of concern. One type of this plastic waste has been widely propagated all over the world. The majority of people have been aware of the danger of plastic waste and have known how to handle them. However, our group noticed that the information about the danger of glass waste is rarely propagated in social media. Thus, we choose this topic with the hope that more and more people, especially young people will be aware of the danger of glass waste and how to handle it.

we realized that raising people’s awareness is vital to protect them from glass waste. The government should launch campaigns to raise public awareness about the importance of proper waste treatment, including glass waste. This can be done through various channels such as TV, radio, social media, and educational programs in schools.
Community organizations and individuals play an important role in promoting glass waste recycling by organizing recycling drives, reminding people around about the importance of recycling, and using recycled glass products whenever possible.

SAFE GREEN TO SAFE ANIMALS – SUPPORT THU TRANG’S ANIMAL SHELTER IN CHAU DOC, AN GIANG
Group members: Hồng Thị Mỹ Nhớ, Danh Thị Nít, Nguyễn Ngọc Quỳnh Phương, Phan Anh Kiệt
After completing the project, it would greatly benefit the community by minimizing the number of abandoned, abused, or sick dogs and cats. Simultaneously, it will enhance the quality of life for these animals. Furthermore, it can raise community awareness through advocacy, ensuring people understand the importance of animal management and care to promote love for pets and societal responsibility. Lastly, pioneering as a positive model, our initiative aims to inspire animal lovers and the community to join efforts in animal protection activities and infrastructure development for animal care.
This activity helps us learn how to do a real project, project management, communication skills, persuasion, teamwork, and creativity through recycling, time management, and financial management. Know how to handle situations and convey messages through the mass media. It also helps us understand the importance of collaboration, risk management, and problem-solving. It also teaches us to be responsible and accountable for our actions. Finally, it teaches us to think critically and make decisions promptly.

CHAU DOC RAFTING VILLAGE
Group members: Trương Thị Mỹ Trân, Trần Thanh Vân, Nguyễn Thị Tú Trinh, Trần Thị Tuyết Ngân, Nguyễn Ngọc My, Lê Thị Kiều Trinh

Through this project, the group hopes that Chau Doc Rafting Village will become more known, create job opportunities, and increase income for local workers, creating conditions for the villagers to have more income through accompanying services.
Group members: through exchanging and communicating with local people about life in Lang Be, group members can better understand the activities in Lang Be. Members have gained a lot of experience in communication skills, teamwork, practicing positivity and helping the community, and how to present their own views and opinions to many people. My group also practice being active in communicating with people.

HOMELAND'S SPECIALTY- “CASSAVA CAKE”
Members: Lâm Huỳnh Ngọc Trâm, Trần Thị Trương Thùy Trang, Huỳnh Thị Thùy Trang, Trần Thị Tiểu Loan, Hà Xuân Hoa Li Ly

Ba Chuc town (Tri Ton district, An Giang province) is famous for a craft village with more than 100 years of history, making cassava paper. Our group wants to introduce our homeland's specialty, cassava paper, to Vietnamese people and foreigners. In addition to introducing Ba Chuc cassava paper, we also share more about the ingredients, how to make the cake, and how to enjoy greatly the deliciousness and sweetness of cassava paper.
Through the project, our team hopes everyone will know more about another specialty of An Giang province. Furthermore, we hope to be able to contribute to the preservation and development of Ba Chuc cassava paper.

THE CRAFT OF MAKING PALM SUGAR IN TINH BIEN - AN GIANG
Members: P**c Huy, Phuoc Sang, Minh Tien, B**h Thao, Minh Thai.
When mentioning An Giang has a unique traditional craft village, which is the village of making palm sugar. it considered as the "southern coconut tree", symbolizing the simplicity of the people here. Our project aims to bolster the fame of the Palm Sugar Cooking Village in An Phu commune, Tinh Bien district. By doing so, we aim to support local artisans in maintaining their traditional craft and preserving cultural heritage.
For more information, see the link https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02v57UZFGmeukaycVFUfeE7VjDjVA4GvbiV2TVGBEpnt5g6hFwYcJ55JDieJ8GDXzkl&id=61559080396536&mibextid=WC7FNe

BINH DUC INCENSE VILLAGE

Members: Đoàn Hữu Thuận, Nguyễn Thị Minh Thư, Trần Thị Loan Phụng, Nguyễn Thị Mỹ Quý, Nguyễn Lâm Nhật Tấn, and Trần Thanh Vinh.

Living in Long Xuyen City, we get used to seeing bundles of incense colouring along the streets in Binh Duc Ward paints a vivid picture with its streets adorned with vibrant incense bundles. However, as time passed, we recognized that the number of incense makers was reducing remarkably. The red colour, which used to cover the road in Binh Duc ward, now fades. Therefore, we decided to visit the ward to find out the reasons for the situation and gather information about the incense village.
Through our project, we aim to shed light on the traditional incense-making industry in Binh Duc Ward. We hope that our research will contribute to a greater understanding of the challenges faced by this industry and help in devising strategies to revive it. Our ultimate goal is to help the local community maintain their traditional career and restore the beautiful red hues that once adorned the village streets. We believe that our project can play a small part in preserving this vibrant cultural heritage.

KNOWLEDGE ALONGSIDE ORPHANED FLOWERS

Members: Duong Bao Yen, Tran My Xuyen, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Trinh, Nguyen Xuyen Bang Tuyen

Our project is organized to provide orphans with a "Knowledge Alongside Orphaned Flowers" where we will teach them the basics of English and basic child-related vocabulary. objects, weather, daily life and how to communicate and introduce yourself in English. We carry out this project with a lot of enthusiasm, mostly wanting to help, share and arouse the passion for foreign languages in the people here. The classroom is also where we can satisfy our passion for teaching, interact with children and impart the knowledge we have acquired during our own learning and accumulation process for children. We always want to carry out this project to spread love and sympathy, and always want to energize children to be more optimistic, love life more, and always hope they will have inner strength. big to overcome difficulties and barriers in the future. No matter the circumstances, they will not be discouraged from taking a step back.

Through our participation in the project, we've experienced memorable moments and learned invaluable lessons, from patience and compassion to gratitude for our own lives. The meetings, conversations, and recreational activities have created unforgettable memories for both us and the children.