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Hoa Binh Program Area

Hoa Binh is a northwestern mountainous province of Vietnam. The province has a diverse population with 65% coming from Muong and the rest from Kinh (Viet), Thai, Dao, Tay, Hoa and H’mong.

When beginning our community development programs in Hoa Binh the socio economic conditions were challenging. According to ChildFund’s basic survey results conducted in 1997, the poverty rate was as high as 32%. There was a critical need for water and sanitation facilities in the communities.

Preschools and primary schools in the project communes were in poor conditions. The quality of local healthcare was poor due to low understanding of the local people, shortages of human resources and poor facilities. The result was a high rate of infant mortality and malnutrition in children underfive and a high rate of preventable diseases.

Due to the mountainous and hilly geographic conditions, most communes do not have much land for farming and need to make the most of each season and piece of land. Households in the project areas can traditionally produce as much food as their need for 8-9 months of a year. During the months in between crops, many household are severely affected by food shortages, which leads to unstable life quality of the local people in general and children in particular.

Some of the challenges that children and people in Hoa Binh are facing include:

  • Lack of understanding about child safety
  • Ineffectiveness of child protection system due to lack of human resources and low competency
  • Low capacity to carry out public healthcare services to mothers and children under five
  • Inadequate access to sanitation facilities and practice

Projects that ChildFund is supporting in the area:

  • ChildFund Swipe Safe
  • Women Economic Empowerment
  • Improving Child Protection Effectiveness
  • WASH for All
  • Taking care of Mother and Child
  • Quality Education for Ethnic Minority Children

Stories From Our Program aresas

Livelihood model creates a better future for children with disability

Livelihood model creates a better future for children with disability

Hao, 8 years old, is the eldest child in the family, currently living in Quang Hoa district, Cao Bang province.…
Livelihood model creates a better future for children with disability
Empowering Parents, Nurturing Children

Empowering Parents, Nurturing Children

Twin sisters Lan and Hoa were born in 2019 in Vietnam. Since birth, they were malnourished and underweight. Their mother,…
Empowering Parents, Nurturing Children
The core children group participates in building a safe and healthy living environment

The core children group participates in building a safe and healthy living environment

“I found out about the group about a year ago and I wanted to join because some of my friends…
The core children group participates in building a safe and healthy living environment
The Inclusive Playground for Children with Disability in Na Ray commune, Bac Kan province

The Inclusive Playground for Children with Disability in Na Ray commune, Bac Kan province

A. is a girl with an intellectual disability. Due to cognitive and communication barriers, she does not go to school…
The Inclusive Playground for Children with Disability in Na Ray commune, Bac Kan province
“Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities: The Story of Pin”

“Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities: The Story of Pin”

Pin is a mother from Cuoi Ha commune, Kim Boi district, Hoa Binh province. On top of work on the…
“Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities: The Story of Pin”
Luc Thi Trang: A Champion for Child Protection in Trung Khanh District

Luc Thi Trang: A Champion for Child Protection in Trung Khanh District

Luc Thi Trang has been serving as the Cultural and Social Official at Xuan Noi commune, Trung Khanh district since…
Luc Thi Trang: A Champion for Child Protection in Trung Khanh District