CHARITY CLASSES AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT POLICIES: THE CASE OF MIGRANT CHILDREN IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Abstract

This paper examines the theoretical foundations, practical realities, and social roles of charity and compulsory education classes in Ho Chi Minh City as forms of non-formal education with profound humanitarian significance. The findings indicate that these initiatives play an essential role in promoting educational access for migrant children and other vulnerable populations who face persistent administrative, legal, and economic barriers. Despite their positive impacts, the lack of a clear legal framework, effective coordination mechanisms, and sustainable financial resources continues to hinder the stability and integration of these classes into the formal education system. it highlights the necessity to enhance policies to integrate this model into the formal education system in a more sustainable manner.