Ngày hội “Thanh niên Cần Thơ tiết kiệm nước sạch” năm 2017

OVERVIEW

On June 24th, over 1,000 young people gathered in Can Tho City for the “Clean Water Festival – Can Tho Youth 2017”, a vibrant and meaningful community event aimed at raising awareness about clean water conservation and environmental protection. This program formed part of the city’s larger Summer Volunteer Campaign, with a focus on educating and engaging youth to take action on sustainable water usage — especially in areas facing water scarcity.

OBJECTIVES

• Promote water-saving habits among youth and the broader community
• Empower young people to act as change agents in environmental protection
• Contribute to the goal of saving 1 billion cubic meters of clean water nationwide by 2020
• Provide a platform for fun, learning, and teamwork through creative engagement activities

 

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

🌱 Opening Ceremony A call to action for youth across Can Tho to contribute to sustainable water conservation, with strong support from local youth organizations and environmental partners. 🎯 Interactive Activities Participants joined in a series of outdoor group games and challenges designed around water-related themes — requiring physical coordination, problem-solving, and team strategy. 🧠 Knowledge Sharing Youth received practical knowledge on clean water use, water-saving tips, and the broader impact of environmental protection on rural communities. 💧 Social Message Activation Through gamified participation and storytelling, the event contributed to the national clean water movement, inspiring participants to pledge to reduce wasteful consumption.

RESULTS & IMPACT

• Over 1,000 youth participants actively engaged
• Generated strong local media coverage and online shares
• Increased awareness of clean water issues in the Mekong Delta region
• Successfully contributed to the “1 billion m³ of clean water saved” national goal
• Strengthened community bonds and youth pride through shared environmental action