OPENASIA GROUP BRINGS HOPE WITH NEW BOARDING SCHOOL KITCHEN FOR STUDENTS AFFECTED BY TYPHOON YAGI 2024

With support from the Openasia community, in collaboration with the Vietnam Red Cross, the Yen Bai Provincial Red Cross, and the local Department of Education, a brand-new semi-boarding kitchen at Dong Cuong Primary and Secondary School in Van Yen District, Yen Bai Province was completed and officially opened on June 3, 2025.

Dong Cuong School, home to over 1,100 students across 33 classes and three campuses (A, B, and C), was severely impacted by Typhoon Yagi (Typhoon No. 3). Among the damaged facilities was the semi-boarding kitchen at Campus C—a vital space for students who rely on daily meals at school. Previously, the school had to make do with a temporary kitchen built from concrete bricks and corrugated iron, with basic cooking tools and an outdoor food prep area exposed to the elements—far from ideal in terms of hygiene and safety.

In May 2025, a new kitchen was completed at Campus C, spanning 65 square meters and built to meet the Ministry of Education and Training’s “one-way kitchen” standards. This ensures a safe and hygienic workflow—from food preparation to cooking and distribution—giving students not just meals, but dignity and care.

Beyond the kitchen itself, Openasia Group also provided essential equipment to support daily cooking and student welfare, including: one rice-cooking cabinet, three industrial gas stoves, and 60 gift packages for students facing hardship.

At the inauguration ceremony, Ms. Ngo Van Anh, CEO of Openasia Group, shared with emotion: “This is more than just a new kitchen. It is a symbol of unity, of compassion, and of the belief that when we come together, kindness will ripple outward and touch many lives.”

The new kitchen at Dong Cuong School is part of Openasia Group’s broader social responsibility efforts, aimed at improving learning and living conditions for students in underserved areas. It stands as a testament to the Group’s enduring commitment to walking alongside communities on the journey toward sustainable development.