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What is World Student Festival Ho Chi Minh City 2024?

To establish an environment for students in Ho Chi Minh City and international students exchange and experience diverse cultures from all over the world, promote and spread the cultural beauty and development achievements of Ho Chi Minh City to international friends; at the same time, raise awareness, enhance exchange and collaboration between Ho Chi Minh City students and international students, and promote the role of students in giving their voices and working together to address global challenges, Viet Nam Union of Students of Ho Chi Minh City in collaboration with Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City and the Youth Development Science and Technology center organized the 1st World Student Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, 2024 and the 8th International Student Science Forum, 2024 with the theme "Igniting Youth-led Social Impact: From Local to Global", taking place from August 1st to August 4th, 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of nearly 200 delegates from Vietnam and other countries (India, Australia, Cambodia, Korea, Indonesia, Laos, Russian Federation, Japan, Cuba, Malaysia, Myanmar, France, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, China...).

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The Vietnam Union of Students of Ho Chi Minh City

The Vietnam Union of Students of Ho Chi Minh City is a socio-political organization of Ho Chi Minh City students, including Vietnamese students studying at universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh City, fighting for a peaceful, independent, democratic, prosperous, civilized Vietnam, for students' legitimate rights.

    The Vietnam Student Association aims to:
  • Unite and gather a wide range of Vietnamese students to strive for an independent, democratic, prosperous, and civilized Vietnam following the path of socialism..
  • Work for the progress and legitimate rights of Vietnamese students.
  • Strive to preserve the nation's fine cultural identity and absorb the cultural quintessence of humanity.
  • Unite and cooperate equally with students from other countries in the world for the goal of peace, national independence, democracy and development.

Igniting Youth-led Social Impact Form Local To Global

The festival will focus on the theme “Igniting Youth-led Social Impact: From Local to Global'. We will discuss critical issues such as the importance of volunteerism for youth, its impact on communities, and the role of youth in promoting volunteer activities. In particular, we will examine the crucial role of international cooperation in youth and volunteerism, addressing common challenges in the region and globally. Together, we will explore solutions to encourage youth participation in volunteer activities in the digital age, evaluating the advantages and challenges they face. The roles of government and organizations in fostering youth volunteerism will also be detailed. Finally, we will look into the future of volunteer activities and the vital role of proactive youth in building a peaceful and sustainable society.

The motto of the festival: WE LEAD - WE STRIVE - WE THRIVE

Program Agenda

WSF 2024 Official Report

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OBJECTIVES

What will you gain when participating in the festival?

Explore and find your own potential

To promote exchanges between Ho Chi Minh City and international students in leadership, science, and culture through thematic activities.

Create a positive impact on society

To provide students with an environment for engaging in discussions about global issues, regional challenges and addressing them at both the local and global levels.

Expand and develop relationships

To involve students in multicultural experiences and promote cultural creativity and heritage among students from different countries.

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20,000 Russian and foreign experts from various fields

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Frequently Asked Question

What you need to knows!

There are 100 delegates in the delegation of young researchers, who have outstanding research papers submitted to the 8th International Student Science Forum 2024.

The delegation of young leaders includes 50 delegates who are leaders of student-led organizations, leaders of social or volunteer projects, and leaders of Vietnamese youth’s and students’ organizations in foreign countries. Additionally, all delegates must have a strong interest and knowledge of the 17 SDGs, leadership, and a good command of English, as it is the official language for the festival.

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01 Pham Ngoc Thach, Ben Nghe District, Ward 1, Ho Chi Minh city

Phone

028 3822 5123