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Sunday 17 September 2023

CASE STORY: Dreaming of a start-up from the canna fields

An, a young woman from the Muong ethnic minority, comes from a small town that spans nearly 10 kilometres alongside the Red River in Yen Bai province, northern Vietnam. The area is filled with fertile alluvium, making it ideal for growing crops such as good quality canna rhizomes. Vermicelli made from canna root is a very popular product in Vietnam, as it's not only healthy, but also fragrant, soft and chewy.

Friday 8 September 2023

CASE STORY: Disaster preparedness – It takes a community

Vietnam is one of the most hazard-prone countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. With an extensive coastline of 3,260 kilometres, the country is regularly exposed to natural disasters including severe storms, cyclones, typhoons, floods, landslides, and coastal erosion. The risk of flooding and storm is a pressing concern for nearly 70% of the population living in coastal areas and low-lying deltas in Vietnam. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for effective measures to mitigate the potential damages caused by floods and storms. 

Friday 8 September 2023

PHOTOGRAPHY AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING FOR THE MANG NON CLUB IN LAO CAI | TẬP HUẤN CHỤP ẢNH VÀ KỸ NĂNG MỀM CHO NHÓM CLB MĂNG NON TẠI LÀO CAI

 
 
"The first time I held a camera, I felt very nervous, but after learning how to take photos, I had many beautiful photos taken by myself (Lia, 14 years old)"
“My favorite skill is presentation skill, I feel more confident when speaking in front of a crowd (Thu, 14 years old)”
“Men should share household chores with women (Huong, 15 years old)”
Friday 8 September 2023

CHILD MENTAL HEALTH AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING | CHĂM SÓC SỨC KHỎE TÂM THẦN TRẺ EM VÀ THAM VẤN TÂM LÝ HỌC ĐƯỜNG

 Mental health issues pose a significant challenge in modern society, especially for children and adolescents. According to UNICEF (2019), approximately 15% of children and adolescents aged 10–19 worldwide experience various mental disorders. Addressing mental health concerns during this stage is crucial to ensuring a healthy and positive life as they mature.

Friday 8 September 2023

SAVE THE CHILDREN STRENGTHENS COOPERATION WITH QUANG BINH PROVINCE | TỔ CHỨC CỨU TRỢ TRẺ EM TĂNG CƯỜNG HỢP TÁC VỚI TỈNH QUẢNG BÌNH

On August 22, representatives from Save the Children and the People's Committee of Quang Binh Province, together with the respective departments and agencies held a meeting to share information and discuss opportunities to develop a sustainable cooperation strategy between Save the Children and Quang Binh province.

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