10G1 students join hands with Animals Asia to protect bears

Three months of planning and implementation; hundreds of hours dedicated to outreach and fundraising; 26 students united in their efforts—these are the impressive figures behind the "Speak for the Wild" community project, spearheaded by students from Class 10G1 (Global Citizen Bilingual Program, Greenfield School Ecopark Campus). Today, the project culminated in a meaningful visit to the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre (Tam Dao National Park, Phu Tho).

The project was born from a simple yet practical concern shared by the students: How can they contribute to the care and conservation of bears in Vietnam, while simultaneously raising public awareness to end the use of bear bile and reject the hunting and captive farming of bears for economic purposes? Under the guidance of their teachers, the students collaborated with Animals Asia to launch the initiative.

In addition to setting up media booths to inform their schoolmates about the importance of wildlife conservation, the students promoted herbal muscle rubs as a safe alternative to end the use of bear bile. During their visit to the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre, the students personally handed over the VND 6,130,000 raised to the Animals Asia staff as a gesture of gratitude and a commitment to continued partnership in wildlife conservation in Vietnam.

During the visit, the students had the opportunity to observe the bears' outdoor semi-wild enclosures, learn about individual bears, and hear the rescue and rehabilitation stories of bears previously held captive from Ms. Ngo Thi Kim Yen, the Education Officer at the Centre. They also explored the medicinal herb garden - which features plants used as alternatives to bear bile - and helped create environmental enrichment for the bears, guided by the Centre's staff.

Dieu Linh shared that through the project, she learned to love nature more and understood that every small action can contribute to environmental protection. Ha Nhi remarked that the project was a practical way for the students to speak on behalf of the voiceless animals. Ngoc Bich admitted that while the process was not without its initial confusion and difficulties, it all contributed to valuable experiences that helped her hone essential skills such as planning, problem-solving, and communication.

Greenfield School believes that when students are trusted, empowered to take initiative, and held accountable, they can create kind and meaningful change. "Speak for the Wild" is a testament to why community projects are an integral part of the Greenfield School curriculum. Congratulations to the students of 10G1 on the successful completion of their first major project, and we look forward to them continuing this meaningful journey in the future!

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