(VHU) On the morning of March 8, 2026, at the HungHau Campus, Van Hien University, in collaboration with Tien Phong Newspaper and the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, organized the 18th "Red Sunday" Program - 2026. The event attracted nearly 5,000 faculty members, staff, students, and artists to participate in voluntary blood donation. Additionally, it raised 100 million VND for the “Tiếp sức đến trường” (Powering Your Way to School) Fund, donated 20 computers, and awarded 100 scholarships to spread the spirit of humanity and social responsibility among the youth.
A Journey of Compassionate “Pink Drops”
Continuing the university's humanitarian tradition, Red Sunday 2026 has become a festival of kindness where the youth of Van Hien demonstrate their responsibility toward the community. From early morning, the atmosphere at Van Hien University was vibrant with the presence of students, alumni, teachers, and soldiers from the 29th Southeast Mobile Police Regiment (E29) – Mobile Police Command, alongside students from numerous universities across Ho Chi Minh City.
Nearly 5,000 students from universities and local agencies participated in voluntary blood donation at Red Sunday 2026.
Miss International 2024 Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy calls for voluntary blood donation at the Red Sunday 2026 program.
With a spirit of sharing, nearly 5,000 volunteers donated blood, contributing to the demand for blood treatment in hospitals. This is a clear testament to the “Service” philosophy that Van Hien University consistently pursues, turning humanitarian values into practical actions.
Empowering Knowledge through Community Resources
Beyond blood donation, “Red Sunday 2026” serves as a link between humanitarian activities and educational support. Through the program, the Organizing Committee officially raised 100 million VND for the “Tiếp sức đến trường” Fund, helping underprivileged students stay on their academic path.
Specifically, the program also presented:
• 20 sets of computers to Student Associations of various universities to support digital transformation and academic work.
• 100 meaningful scholarships exclusively for students active in the voluntary blood donation movement.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Trang - Vice President of Van Hien University, presents the "Tiếp sức đến trường" scholarship worth 100 million VND to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Van Thien - representative of the HungHau Heart Fund
These gifts not only support academic efforts and promote digital transformation within the student environment but also recognize and encourage compassionate hearts ready to contribute to the community.
Recognizing Efforts in Community Service
Within the framework of the program, the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union awarded Certificates of Merit to the collective of Van Hien University and HungHau Development Corporation. This is well-deserved recognition for units that have been pioneers and persistent partners of the "Red Sunday" movement for many years.
Van Hien University students participate in voluntary blood donation at the Red Sunday 2026 program.
In addition to collectives, the Central Committee also awarded certificates of merit to individuals with outstanding achievements in mobilization and voluntary blood donation. Concurrently, to express gratitude for dedicated companionship, Military Hospital 175 presented certificates of merit to units and individuals active in coordination, ensuring the success and safety of the festival.
Van Hien University receives a Certificate of Merit from the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.
Van Hien University receives a Certificate of Merit from Military Hospital 175.
Notably, Tien Phong Newspaper—the initiator of the program—awarded Medals of Honor as a sincere thank you to individuals who were not only active donors but also made practical contributions to the Red Sunday 2026 activity chain.
Tien Phong Newspaper awards Medals of Honor to individuals with practical contributions to the Red Sunday 2026 activities.
Speaking at the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Duc – President of Van Hien University, shared: “Red Sunday is not only a blood donation activity but also an occasion to spread humanitarian spirit and social responsibility within the student community. The university always encourages students to develop comprehensively—not just in knowledge, but also in character and the spirit of community service.”
Composer Nguyen Van Chung and artists sing to call for voluntary blood donation at the Red Sunday 2026 Program.
Miss International 2024 Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy participated in voluntary blood donation at the Red Sunday 2026 Program.
Furthermore, the participation of the HungHau Heart Fund, the Youth Union – Student Association, and various clubs of Van Hien University created an interactive space filled with community projects and experience booths
Students from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at Van Hien University assist in guiding students participating in blood donation..
With these positive results, “Red Sunday 2026” has truly become a focal point of solidarity and social responsibility for Van Hien University students, fostering noble values in the younger generation.
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