• 123 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

The Little Library

Near a crowded apartment block, 12-year-old Nam built a tiny library using recycled materials. He wanted other children to have books even if they couldn’t afford them.

At first, only a few kids came. But as word spread, the library became a meeting point. Volunteers donated books, and even parents joined in. Nam organizes reading circles every weekend, and the library keeps growing.

What began as a boy’s idea became a community treasure. All it took was a box of books and a big heart.