ISHCMC – American Academy (ISHCMC-AA) is not merely a school that provides knowledge, but also a place that nurtures our Sun Bears’ character, compassion, and sense of social responsibility. We believe that while learning is essential, it is not enough on its own to achieve holistic development. Thus, character and leadership development through charity is one of meaningful ways to help students germinate the seeds of good character.
How is character and leadership development through charity important to students?
Involvement in charity plays a crucial role in shaping students’ character and promoting holistic growth. Through their participation in the annual charity initiatives at ISHCMC-AA, students are given the opportunity to:
- Developing leadership skills
- Enhancing problem-solving skills
- Building responsibility
- Developing moral values and character
- Promoting compassion and empathy
Forming one’s character at an early stage helps students become successful, responsible, and contributing members of society. By promoting character education through charity, our Sun Bears not only dedicate their time and effort to raise funds and awareness, but also experience true joy and the meaning of giving back. From that, students cultivate good compassion and a strong sense of responsibility – essential traits for building character and leadership. Recognizing the profound impact of charity on students’ holistic development, ISHCMC–AA regularly collaborates with reputable organizations such as Anh Chi Em, VinaCapital, and others to nurture students’ character through meaningful community service initiatives.
Annual Charity activities at ISHCMC-AA
Following previous successes, ISHCMC-AA continues to collaborate with charitable partners to organize a series of meaningful initiatives to address various social issues.
Among the most notable is the fundraising campaign supporting communities in need of clean water through the “Clean Water” and “Walkathon” projects. These initiatives aim to raise 100 million VND, which will go toward building clean water wells in Tra Bong, Quang Ngai, improving daily living conditions, and creating long-lasting, sustainable impact for residents.
Another highlight is the “Can Clover” project, organized in collaboration with the VinaCapital Foundation, to support children battling cancer. Through dedicated fundraising efforts, ISHCMC-AA successfully raised 25 million VND with the heartfelt participation of students and parents. Beyond the monetary value, the true spirit of the project lies in its compassion and unity. With deep empathy, the ISHCMC-AA community came together to surpass the goal of folding 1,600 paper cranes – symbols of love, hope, and encouragement for the young patients’ courage and optimism in their fight against cancer. This touching gesture beautifully embodies the kindness and solidarity of our Sun Bears.
In addition, the school also took part in other charitable activities such as the “Housing” project, which raises funds to help rebuild and repair homes in disaster-affected areas. During the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025, representatives of ISHCMC-AA and the Sun Bear community also visited Binh Chanh Hospital (Children’s Hospital) to deliver gift bags and mooncakes to young patients – sharing warmth, joy, and festive spirit with the children.
Building on the success and meaningful values of past charitable projects, ISHCMC-AA also plans to organize additional charity events in the future to promote students’ character and leadership development through charity. Upcoming initiatives include the “Walkathon” program for the Anh Chi Em foundation in December, and the “Tet Charity Bazaar”.
How do charitable activities benefit students?
Through these meaningful charitable initiatives, ISHCMC-AA strongly believes that character and leadership development through charity plays a vital role in shaping students’ awareness and compassion. Our Sun Bears truly enjoyed the joyful moments of sharing and helping others, while realizing the powerful impact that even a small act of kindness can create. These are not merely school activities, but meaningful community endeavors that contribute to making society a better place for everyone.
Indeed, sharing is caring – at ISHCMC, every act of giving helps shape both a better student and a better community!
