STORY OF THE MONTH
November is a time of many special celebrations, and one of them is World Children’s Day on 20 November. In the vibe of this special day, let’s watch the clip below to see the positive changes in the living and learning conditions of the semi-boarding students at Quang Trong Primary & Secondary School, Cao Bang province.
TIN TIN TICK & TALK
Roundtable dialogue between the SRSG on VAC and NGOs
News by: Nguyen Thi Bien – Project Officer
On 10 November, a “Roundtable dialogue between the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence……
Organise health checks for nearly 900 students at project areas
News by: Luc Huy Chung – Project Officer
From 01-04 and 10-12 November 2022, within the framework of the project “Safe and Supportive Semi-boarding Schools for students”…..
From 01-04 and 10-12 November 2022, within the framework of the project “Safe and Supportive Semi-boarding Schools for students”, Na Phac and Thuan Mang commune health stations in Bac Kan province have cooperated with Ngan Son District Health Centre and ChildFund Vietnam to organise health checks for nearly 900 students at Na Khoang Primary & Secondary School, Thuan Mang Primary School, and Thuan Mang Ethnic Minority Semi-boarding Secondary School.
In addition to physical examination, otolaryngology, dental, eyes check, etc., the students also received counseling on adolescent reproductive health. Also on this occasion, doctors and nurses at district, commune, and school level were also given guidance on standard examination procedures according to the Joint Circular on school health.
This activity has improved the coordination between health and education in health care for semi-boarding students and will continue to be replicated at other schools in the project area in the future.
Three training courses on child protection
News by: Dinh Ngoc Duy – Social Work Officer
In October and November 2022, the Child Protection Project Implementation Unit of Kim Boi district coordinated with the Social Work Centre….
Speaking at the training session, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Linh, Head of Kim Boi district Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs Department, Leader of the project implementation unit said that capacity building for members of the commune-level child protection system is absolutely necessary for local child protection work.
After the training, 95% of participants have acquired knowledge on rights groups, groups of children with special circumstances, groups of children at risk, levels of child protection, legal documents and policies on child protection work, can point out barriers as well as solutions, and commit to taking action to create a safe and healthy environment for children.
The handover ceremony of health care products to support children in mountainous areas
News: Comms Team
On 23 November, within the framework of an investment promotion project supported by Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups, the handover ceremony of health care products…
Attending the event were Ms. Nguyen Kim Phuong – Deputy General Director of BSR Vietnam Joint Stock Company, Mr. Nong Van Binh – Director of Ngan Son District Medical Centre, Mr. Trieu Van Toan – Principal of Thuan Mang Semi-boarding School, Mr. Duong Hong Linh – Business Development Manager of ChildFund Vietnam, along with representatives of the Program Management Board in Ngan Son district and students in the project area.
At the event, the representative of BSR Vietnam Joint Stock Company on behalf of sponsoring companies Y&J International Co., Ltd and Core Value Co., Ltd handed over gifts of ear-nose-throat endoscopes to local health staff and menstrual underwears to children in the area. BSR Vietnam Joint Stock Company hopes that the donated products will contribute to better health care for children in mountainous communes where medical conditions are still limited.
The workshop “Practices and solutions to protect children in the online world”
News: Comms Team
“Protecting children on the internet is a shared responsibility of the whole society” – this is a statement made by delegates at the workshop……
Children claim their right to be safe in the online world
News: Nguyen Manh Cuong – Project Officer
In Nov 2022, Hien and friends from all around the world have participated in the online session “Understanding online abuse and the exploitation of children in Southeast Asia”….
CULTURE CORNER
CHRISTMAS DANCE CHALLENGE
Christmas is just around the corner! Please enjoy some exciting dance moves from different ChildFund’s dance crews. Which one is the best? Let’s check it out!
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY!
To celebrate such a special occasion, all the men staff of ChildFund Vietnam were thrown parties full of laughter. The positive energy of men staff propels all ChildFund members forward to work together to build a better world.
PROJECT AREA CULTURE: DA RIVER GRILLED FISH
The Muong Ethnic people who have lived for a long time in Hoa Binh have many unique and traditional delicacies. One of the prime dishes is the grilled fish of Da River that can excite any visitors.
In order to make grilled fish, the fish must be carefully chosen. After being roughly cleaned, the fish is soaked in salt water to get rid of any impurities. People use bamboo sticks to form a grill. Before grilling, the fish are also salted and then put on the charcoal grill until they are edible. Grilled fish then will be displayed on green banana leaves, served with other kinds of seasonal leaves. The leaves are full of sweet and sour taste, both overpowering the fishy taste and stimulating the taste, thus creating a perfect combination with the flavour of the grilled fish.
DID YOU KNOW?
World Children’s Day is celebrated each year on 20 November, the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. The aim of World Children’s Day is to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare! Let’s play World Children’s Day quiz to celebrate such a special day!!!
Together
November 2022
CHILDFUNDERS – FOR CHIDREN’S WELLBEING