Oxalis Foundation Sponsors For the Annual Open Water Swimming Classes for Children in Phong Nha & Tan Hoa, Quang Binh

Quang Binh Province is characterized by a high density of natural rivers and streams. During the hot summer months, coinciding with the school break, children frequently visit rivers and streams for recreation and swimming, posing a significant risk of water-related accidents.

Recognizing the significance of swimming skill education and water safety, Oxalis Adventure has fully funded summer swimming lessons for children in rural riverside areas of Phong Nha and Tan Hoa.

The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Swimming Class in the Phong Nha area on June 15th, 2024.

From 2019 to 2024, more than 2,100 children participated in the classes, all of whom successfully learned to swim by the end of the course - a 100% success rate. Building on this achievement, Oxalis Foundation has allocated 350 million VND this year to support swimming lessons for approximately 700 children in four communes along the Son River - Phong Nha, Xuan Trach, Phuc Trach, Hung Trach - and three communes along the Rao Nan River - Tan Hoa, Minh Hoa (Minh Hoa District), and Cao Quang (Tuyen Hoa District). The funding is derived from the Oxalis Foundation's revenue, primarily from selling Oxalis Gearshop products such as trekking clothing, accessories, and sandals, supplemented by a portion of Oxalis Adventure's profits.

Oxalis Gear Shop products.

To implement this program, the Oxalis Foundation has collaborated with local authorities to encourage parents to encourage their children to participate. The teaching team comprises highly qualified and experienced teachers certified by the Quang Binh Department of Culture and Sport. This not only helps communes organize swimming classes safely and effectively but also facilitates the development and sustainability of this activity in the long term. With their in-depth knowledge and effective communication skills, the teachers will help the children master and practice swimming skills confidently and safely. The remuneration for the teachers is 500,000 VND for each child who can swim at least 20 meters.

The swimming course will introduce safety rules and diverse swimming techniques, specifically including:

1. Water Safety Awareness and Rules

• Benefits of learning to swim
• Hazards and risks
• Safety rules

2. Practical Skills

• Entering and exiting the water with confidence
• Water movement and buoyancy games
• Practice pushing, gliding, and kicking drills
• Practice front crawl and doggy paddle
• Practice backstroke and sculling
• Practice freestyle swimming
• Practice backstroke swimming
• Frog swimming skills
• Personal survival skills

This swimming and water safety course is an extremely practical and beneficial activity for local children. In addition to providing opportunities for children to exercise during the summer, this activity also contributes to promoting awareness and skills in drowning prevention for children in the province, supporting disadvantaged children to learn to swim for free, and preparing them to adapt to flood conditions.

Children enthusiastically engage in enriching and enjoyable swimming lessons.

Thanks to the continuing support of customers, Oxalis is truly proud to be able to contribute to the sustainable development of the community through these meaningful and practical activities.

By Oxalis Adventure