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Da and her green thumb
17/11/2020 childfund2020

Da and her green thumb

For a long time in history, people living in rural areas have survived on subsistence farming, with little of their produce left over for sale or profit. In addition, outdated and rudimentary farming techniques have put enormous physical demands on every member of the family. ChildFund Vietnam is working in partnership with rural communities to…
Vietnamese player Mai proof that rugby is a game for everyone

Vietnamese player Mai proof that rugby is a game for everyone

Meet Mai, a young player, whose life has been transformed by her introduction to rugby in Vietnam through a ChildFund-supported programme working with community clubs. Mai lives with her grandparents…
Child led hygience activities at school

Child led hygience activities at school

Luc Binh primary school had very poor water and sanitation facilities. When it rained, the chool’s ground quickly became a muddy yard, and classroom floors would become filthy with students…
A green and clean environment for all
09/11/2020 childfund2020

A green and clean environment for all

When ChildFund started its community development projects in Ha Vi in 2006, about 40% of households had access to sanitation facilities. Research showed that the health of community members was being negatively impacted by open defecation practices, and that families had little knowledge of the long-term effect on the local environment. “We were determined to build…
Water at the turn of a tap

Water at the turn of a tap

“It is very cold but I can boil a big pot of water for my family to have a bath. As you can see, we are building a house after…
Improving services for pregnant women

Improving services for pregnant women

When she got pregnancy for the first time in 2009, Chuc used to visit the commune health centre to check up for her health. It was located about three kilometers…