April episode of Kindness Bus Brings Light and Warmth to Remote Villages in Thanh Hoa

Some journeys do not start  with the sound of an engine, but with a quiet concern: how to  lighten someone’s  dark path home, how towarm  someone’s meal.

Pao Village lies nestled in the mountains. It is  peaceful, yet still faces   many hardships. As dusk falls, the road leading into the village is almost completely engulfed  by darkness. With limited access to electricity, every step residents take requires caution,  despite being familiar, as there are    always carrying hidden risks.

The Kindness Bus brought something seemingly small, yet powerful enough to change daily life: solar-powered lights. With the support of local police officers in Trung Son Commune, the lights were installed one by one along the village paths. From now on,  the journey home at night will  no longer  be filled with fear. The lights not only improve visibility but also bring a sense of security and peace of mind.

In addition to the  lights, a television was also donated to the local police unit  to bring information and knowledge  to the community. In a place where many have never had access to such familiar things, each image appearing on the screen carries special meaning.

During the journey, in the midst of the mountainous region’s hardships, one morning in Bung Village became unexpectedly lively  when a small “pho stall” was set up. Smoke from the cooking fire rose into the mountain air, carrying with it a familiar aroma. For many of the locals, however, it was their very first time experiencing it.

More than 200 bowls of hot chicken pho were carefully prepared by members of the “Mua Thu” (Autumn) group and their friends, drawing villagers who gathered eagerly from early morning.

Some paused, holding a warm bowl of pho, some paused before taking their first bite, as if wanting to savor the unfamiliar moment a little longer. Children blew  on the hot broth as they ate, their eyes lighting up with excitement.

For many, a bowl of pho is ordinary, but here, it became something entirely new. And in that moment, people were not just enjoying a meal; they were  also feeling the warmth of care and the closeness of human connection.

The Kindness Bus   segment is  part of the program “Kind Deeds”, produced by VTV Digital in collaboration with PSC Media, with the support of THACO (Truong Hai Group Corporation). The program continues to spread compassion, support vulnerable communities, and deliver meaningful values across Vietnam.