CapitaLand and its philanthropic arm CapitaLand Hope Foundation, together with Việt Nam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk), will provide 64,000 glasses of milk to more than 1,400 children at its CapitaLand Primary Hope Schools and Kindergartens in Vietnam.  

The ‘CapitaLand - Nutrition for Children’ programme seeks to promote children’s health and raise awareness of the importance of having milk in their daily diet.  

For two months from December 11 to February 11 next year, children at CapitaLand Quang Yen and Thanh Phuoc Primary Hope Schools, and CapitaLand Le Xa and Tan Tay Hope Kindergartens will receive 180ml of fresh milk each school day.  

They will also be provided with free health check-ups and nutrition education.

More than 64,000 glasses of milk are being provided over the next two months to more than 1,400 children at CapitaLand Primary Hope Schools and kindergartens in Viet Nam

Ronald Tay, CEO of CapitaLand Vietnam, said: “As a responsible real estate company, CapitaLand supports the communities we operate in through our philanthropic arm, CapitaLand Hope Foundation.

“In Viet Nam, we provide education for underprivileged children at our four CapitaLand Hope Schools and Kindergartens. 

“‘CapitaLand – Nutrition for Children’ programme reinforces our support for the children’s development.  With better nutrition and health, the children will be able to perform better in school.  

“We are grateful to partner Vinamilk for this programme and we look forward to working with more like-minded partners to expand our support for  underprivileged children in Viet Nam.”

Pham Thanh Tuyen, a representative of CapitaLand Thanh Phuoc Primary Hope School, said: “Healthy nutrition is important for children’s growth and development. The nutritional benefits from the milk provided by CapitaLand Vietnam, CHF and Vinamilk will help the children stay alert and excel in school.”

Students will get 180ml of fresh milk each school day from now until February 2021

CapitaLand Vietnam, together with CHF, regularly organises voluntary activities for their staff like CapitaLand Volunteer Day and CapitaLand’s yearly International Volunteer Expeditions.

Since 2011 CapitaLand has built or renovated four CapitaLand Primary Hope Schools and kindergartens in Viet Nam.  

It also supports the educational needs of underprivileged children by providing them with school bags, learning tools and scholarships.