For 22 years, the Month of Youth has established itself as a major civic engagement event. This year, a generation focused on the future is mobilizing, carrying through innovation and action the momentum of a new phase of the country’s development.
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Within the framework of the Youth Month, numerous volunteer activities are being carried out throughout the country. Since the establishment of March as Youth Month, youth organizations at all levels have been deploying a multitude of innovative and attractive activities, mobilizing hundreds of millions of young people proactively and continuously. The importance of this event is not only reflected in the thousands of completed projects, but also in its structuring role in guiding Union actions.
Youth Month is a mobilizing framework inviting young people to take on new challenges, especially in remote and border areas. It provides a platform for youth to affirm their role as a leading creative force, actively contributing to socio-economic development and national defense. It also allows authorities and society to strengthen their focus on education, protection, and youth development.
Continuing this legacy, the 2026 edition emphasizes the implementation of two major stimulus movements: innovation, development of science and technology, digital transformation, and green transition; and the dynamism of the private sector and the improvement of the efficiency of state-owned enterprises.
During the official launch in Ha Tinh, Central Vietnam, Bui Quang Huy, the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, called on units to focus on two major areas: innovating in content and action methods by integrating more digital technology, and strengthening volunteer and social security activities, especially in the 248 border communes, through the “three connections” strategy (forces, localities, communities).
Speaking at the ceremony, Pham Thi Thanh Trang, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Vice Minister, stressed that 2026 marks the first year of implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, defining a strategic vision for a prosperous and modern Vietnam. This year also includes the elections for members of the National Assembly of the 16th legislature and members of People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
She emphasized the pioneering role of youth in innovation, creativity, and national service, stating that it is not just a movement, but a powerful, concrete and simultaneous momentum in all areas, creating real values and tangible changes.
Each project should meet local needs, encourage innovative entrepreneurship, and contribute to the circular economy. Youth are encouraged to “dare to think differently, dare to act and assume their responsibilities,” while strengthening their commitment to the Party and the state.
Youth are also invited to play a leading role in promoting science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and improving public services, and building modern rural areas and civilized cities.
Amidst the rise of the digital economy and knowledge, the Vice Minister encouraged youth to nurture great ambitions, innovate, and fully engage. Entrepreneurship should become a lever for creating value, jobs, and sustainable development.
Furthermore, activities should be closely linked to the construction of the Party and political system to build the trust and commitment of youth. The objective is also to identify and train talents to join the ranks of the Party.
Youth organizations are urged to apply the “five clear principles”: clear objectives, clear content, clear products, clear responsibilities, and clear effectiveness.
Youth Month 2026 sets ambitious goals: mobilize two million volunteers, realize 10,000 initiatives, plant a million trees, and raise 600 billion dong for entrepreneurship. It also includes volunteer actions in the 248 border communes and direct support to 100,000 underprivileged children.
In this context, the “Spring Tree Planting Festival” for 2026 has been launched. In the face of climate challenges, each new seedling is seen as a concrete commitment to the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
