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Vietnamese player Mai proof that rugby is a game for everyone
10/11/2020 childfund2020

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 in a small village in the remote northern district of Tan Lac. “In the past, Mai was often lonely. She had no friends. At school,…
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

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…
Water at the turn of a tap
09/11/2020 childfund2020

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 almost 30 years living in this wooden cottage on stilts. We also need a lot of water for the construction work, but now it is…
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…
Community healthcare at the front line

Community healthcare at the front line

“Do you hear your fetal-heart sound?” softly asked Tuyet to Nghia, a pregnant woman.   Tuyet is the Head of Tay Phong health centre. Having over 20 years of working…