According to the list announced by the National Election Council, Bao Vy was elected in constituency No. 1 of Nghe An province, marking the first time the National Assembly has included a representative from the O Du - one of the smallest ethnic groups in Vietnam.

Currently a teacher at Quynh Lap A Primary School in Tan Mai ward, Nghe An, Bao Vy has just turned 24. She expressed both pride and a deep sense of responsibility as she takes on the role of the first female National Assembly deputy from her ethnic group.

“The promises I made to voters during the campaign and pre-election meetings remain vivid in my mind. With youthful enthusiasm and a strong sense of responsibility, I will gradually turn those commitments into concrete actions,” she said.

Bao Vy is the eldest of four siblings from Vang Mon village in Nga My commune - the only O Du village in Nghe An. Growing up in a mountainous area marked by hardship, she and her siblings were driven to pursue education as a way out of poverty.

She considers herself fortunate that her parents valued education and encouraged their children to study. Following her path, her two younger sisters are now students at Vinh University, while her youngest brother attends Nghe An Ethnic Boarding School.

Reflecting on her journey, Bao Vy said the challenges of life in remote areas helped her better understand the value of knowledge and appreciate educational opportunities.

Her path to becoming a teacher was not only a personal effort but also supported by policies aimed at improving education in mountainous regions. These efforts have enabled her to go further in her academic journey and return to inspire children in remote communities.

“Knowledge is the most important asset for changing one’s life. As a National Assembly deputy, I will focus on proposing improvements to education policies, especially support for disadvantaged and ethnic minority students, while contributing to building a humane and high-quality education system linked to preserving cultural identity,” she said.

Beyond her teaching role, Bao Vy has actively participated in social initiatives. In 2022, she became involved in the “Hoc cung em” program, which supports underprivileged children with books, school supplies and scholarships.

She immediately felt a strong connection to the initiative, seeing it as a meaningful way to help children in difficult circumstances continue their education.

“If children do not have access to proper education and knowledge, it becomes very difficult to break the cycle of poverty and backwardness,” she shared.

Recognizing her passion and commitment, the program selected her as a goodwill ambassador.

In recent years, Bao Vy has actively engaged in volunteer work, mobilizing resources to support disadvantaged students. Through these efforts, many children have received books, clothing and scholarships, improving their learning conditions.

She continues to promote the program, calling for broader community support so that more children can stay in school and pursue their dreams.

Bao Vy believes the initiative will remain an important part of her future work. In her role as an elected representative, she intends to continue advocating for meaningful and humane values that expand educational opportunities for all.

Thanh Hai