Left: Handover classroom & facilities to Plei Hlop Primary School in Gia Lai province 2017;
Centre: Handover classroom & facilities to Kon Chieng Primary School in Gia Lai province 2017;
Right: Handover classroom & facilities to Le Phong Primary School in Quang Nam province 2017
Always keeping in our heart the responsibility for the next generation as well as for the long-term commitment for Vietnamese education, Canon devotes a lot of effort to implement the project "Canon - For the next generation" since 2009. This social program aims towards a develop education in Vietnam that will provide better learning for poor and disadvantaged students by improving their learning environment. This is a well-intentioned effort, beneficial to people and society, along with the business mission.
During 8 years with non-stop activities, Canon is proud of having built many new classrooms, bringing a new, modern and more comfortable learning environment for students in 57 disadvantaged schools across the country. Thousands of scholarships, financial aid have helped children continuing to pursue their studies and dreams. The total value is up to over 5 billion. (Figures up to 2017).
For Canon projects supported and contributed to the development of education in Vietnam, in 2008 and 2009, Canon was awarded the merit "For the development of education in Vietnam" by the Minister of Education and Training.