ADRA News
Father and children
“What if my mom did not pass away that early, and my brother and sister did not turn out to be with disability during their grown up, perhaps my dad would not get mentally ill… Imagine if similar thing happens to my children, I might fall into the same situation”, said Pham Thi Nhung – the second daughter and the only one who luckily stays in normal condition of Pham Van Lanh.
For what we are doing, and hope to contribute, we believe and try our best
“Fly beyond your border” was the initial project concept we set up for the year 2014. Believing in the world with lots of generous hearts, the idea of connecting communities and communities, bringing people to people was nurtured and propelled.
A new home for ethnic minority students
Connections team lent hands to build new home for ethnic minority students of Nguyen Binh school, Cao Bang
Celebrating 25 years the ADRA in Vietnam
Celebrating 25 years – a momentous milestone of growth and change, ADRA in Vietnam opened a warm and friendly Ceremony…
It’s beautiful the summer month of June
Opening with the universally recognized Children’s Day, June holds a bunch of surprises and excitements to serve people.
Sustainable Livelihood Development Project (SLDP)
The Sustainable Livelihood Development Project (SLDP) aims at developing the livelihoods of marginalized ethnic minority communities in Cao Bang Province
SEA: REACTi Dissemination Workshop for Lessons Learned – 8th April 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam
This event was the continuance of 2013 Technical Innovation Symposium, which formed a core component of SEA: REACTi project, aiming at…
Community Development Fund – Story from Sustainable Livelihood Development Project in Cao Bang
Community Development Funds (CDFs) were established in 28 Development Clubs of Sustainable Livelihood Development Project, Cao Bang, Vietnam.
STIs & HIV/AIDS Prevention Program – Hanoi
STI and HIV/AIDS Prevention Program for Noi Bai International Airport T2 Construction
Cow Bank and Community Development Project (CBCD) – Tay Ninh
Over the last month, the ADRA staffs have worked tirelessly in the field, boosted the implementation of Cow Bank and conducted different activities on Community Development.
Livelihood Improvement for Building Resilient Communities Project (LIBRE)
Climate change is placing more visible impacts on the region of Mekong River Delta.
In what you call the dark, I still see the light of hope
“I was born naturally blind and the poverty has been following me since the birth. I still found luck somehow by having a good husband and now three kids, but we still struggle with misery for years”.
Overcoming poverty
The story below was told by 29 year-old-man named Tran Cong Danh. He was with his wife – Nguyen Thi Thu Trang (31 years old) when the talk went on, as a proof of family unitedness generating success.
ADRA Vietnam launched project “Livelihood Improvement for Building Resilient Communities”
The four-year project’s worth of NZD 700,000 focusing on improving livelihood for the locals and boosting community-based disaster risk management was warmly launched, with the participation of ADRA Vietnam and representatives from various departments and local authorities.
Story of Storms : “We are enlightened by Human Kindness”
Responding to emergency has remained as one of prime pillars in ADRA’s operations. We are proud of the small helping hand lent to people in need, but also get more deeply touched by the heart of people relieved.
Happiness from simplicity
I just caught his first look randomly, something was really catchy – his sparkling smile.
Women and Girls Raised Their Voice
Not only aiming at empowering the locals with knowledge of developing sustainable livelihood, but also the SLDP project is centering on women and girls in acknowledging fully their rights.
Pursuing the dream
The opening ceremony of new school year became more meaningful with the ADRA’s activity of awarding scholarships to the students who have difficult living circumstances.
Increasing Public Awareness of Dengue Fever Prevention
August 20th – 22nd, 2013: Within the comprehensive program of “Community Development” in Tay Ninh Province, ADRA Vietnam has conducted “Information, Education, Communication” activities on health protection for local residents.
Prevention of HIV/AIDS and STD(s)
A series of activities themed on raising public awareness of HIV/AIDS and STD(s) for students and young people at local areas have been conducted by ADRA Vietnam since 2012.
The South East Asia: Regional Environmental Adaptation to Climate Change Training and Implementation Project (SEA:REACTi)
The overarching goal of the SEA:REACTi project will be to open up dialogue between inter-sectoral partners within the ASEAN community and …
Workshop Introducing the Peer Education Model of the READY Project
ADRA’s workshop sharing the “Model of Peer Education to promote adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in schools”
The joy of sharing my skills with my peers
“I see that I’ve been more talkative, happy and light-hearted. I do not feel inferior to everyone else anymore…”
A view about White Canes for the visually impaired
Mr Doan Duc Dan, a trainer at the Thai Binh Blind Association, provides an insight into the use of the white cane for people with visual impairment. He encourages his peers to stop being hesitant about using the cane. There’s nothing be be ashamed of, it brings independence.
A humble dream of four wooden pillars…
A “dream” – we often talk about it, but do we actually know what it really means?
Creating Opportunities for People with Visual Impairment (CROP)
CROP (Creating Opportunities for People with Visual Impairment in Hanoi) is a three year project which improves the Hanoi Blind Association’s capacity through training in advocacy, fund-raising, IT skills, marketing skills, massage therapy, and Braille literacy.
Cow Bank Initiative’s Story
One day of late 2011, we came to Chau Thanh District for surveying the beneficiaries of Cow Bank Initiative Project. The project had been kicked start since June 2010, but the ADRA in Vietnam’s staffs still kept track of selected subjects, so to ensure the project targeting those most in need.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
At the beginning of the project, a WASH board will be established at each of the five project villages to help facilitate all project activities with the support of the local authorities and the project team.
Education brings hope, opportunities and inclusion
In a small room in Thai Binh, a 10 year old girl, Chi, is learning to read and write.
READY for Health II
READY (Relating Adults and Youth for Health) II focuses on teaching adolescents in Cao Bang province how to make healthy lifestyle choices using skills developed through constructive relationships promoting communication among peers, parents & adult mentors.
