BIS Hanoi receives funding for student-led social impact project to foster a sustainable and holistic education

Our Principal, Mr. Richard Vaughan, said: “I am so proud of Gia Khanh, Thai Anh, and Khanh Linh for their hard work and dedication in establishing this wonderful project, which is addressing a crucial need in the local community. I’m looking forward to seeing how this grant elevates the work they’re doing already.”

Our three students couldn’t hide their excitement when they received the news, saying "Despite formulating numerous plans for our next steps since our inaugural event in August and a subsequent return trip in December 2023, financial constraints have deterred us from expanding the project. When we received the grant, we were truly grateful and beyond excited, for it allows us to bring to life our bolder, more ambitious plans for more students in the mountainous regions. Specifically, this funding will be allocated to our summer 2024 project in Thanh Hoa, focusing on Thanh Kim Primary and Secondary School with over 1400 students. From hosting workshops to investing in facilities and influencing institutional change, Chalk Road will utilise these funds efficiently to create a lasting impact." 

With investment from Nord Anglia’s Social Impact Grants, our students will use the funding to expand and enhance community activities while aiming to address the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Through its collaboration with UNICEF, Nord Anglia Education is committed to helping to make a global impact on these goals before the 2030 deadline. 

Dr Leslie Williams, Senior Programme Lead for Social Impact and Giving at Nord Anglia, said: "As well as taking initiative to make change in their communities, these grants are about learning valuable skills that have real-world impact. Whether that’s budgeting supplies or balancing schoolwork with their projects, these are the skills that can set up our students for real future success.” 

Nord Anglia’s Student Advisory Board, a group made up of student representatives from across its 87 schools, review each funding application to ensure students’ voices are heard during the approval process. Proposals are then evaluated by Nord Anglia’s Grants Committee, which includes members of the Education Advisory Board, as well as Nord Anglia Principals and teachers.