Internal Newsletter May 2023 - ChildFund Vietnam

STORY OF THE MONTH

The journey of improving resilience of ethnic minority communities in Trung Khanh District

If you frequently follow ChildFund Vietnam’s Facebook page, you must have heard once or twice about the activities of project VN05-010 – “Improved resilience of ethnic minority communities in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province”. Implemented since September 2020, the project has achieved many positive results in strengthening the community’s resilience and reducing disaster and climate risks, thereby increasing households income and diversifying livelihood strategies for the people here.

To better understand the project’s activities and listen to the sincere sharing from children and people of Cao Bang province, check out the video below!

*This video was made in collaboration with Cao Bang Television Station.*

TIN TIN TICK & TALK

LOCALISATION WORKSHOP

On 25 May 2023, ChildFund Vietnam invited Mr. Le Quang Binh, director of ECUE, to share his experiences on the role of social organisations in the development of Vietnam, as well as the operating models of these organisations in the present context. This is part of a series of capacity building activities for ChildFund Vietnam staff in program implementation through partnerships with the government, local authorities, and social organisations.

At the workshop, the speaker provided some theories and practices about the state and social organisations in Vietnam. He then shared about the operating models of various organisation, ranging from socio-political organisations such as the Fatherland Front, the Vietnam Women’s Union, the Youth Union, to community initiatives such as the Project of Anti-Flood Houses, the Highland Poverty Fund, the Association of People with Disability at all levels, and also social enterprises such as ECUE and Wellbeing. These groups, although operated and managed by different regulations, are all contributing to the development of Vietnam in their own way.

The 2nd feedback workshop on supporting children in the transition period from preschool to primary school, integrating gender and disability

News by: Dinh Thi Thu Ha – Project Officer

“The 2nd feedback workshop on supporting children in the transition period from preschool to primary school…

“The 2nd feedback workshop on supporting children in the transition period from preschool to primary school, integrating gender and disability” was held on 12 May in Tan Lac district. Attending were 40 delegates who are leaders from the district’s Education & Training Department, as well as managers and teachers from preschools and primary schools in the project area. A similar workshop was also held on 13 May in Kim Boi district, with the participation of 70 delegates, including leaders from the province’s Education and Training Department.

At both events, after the presentation of results from schools’ representatives, the delegates discussed challenges and contributed ideas to effectively continue to implement the school development plan which integrates support for children in the transition from preschool to primary school, gender, and disability.

ChildFund Vietnam attending the Award ceremony of the Student with Information Security Contest 2023

News by: Communications team

More than 740,000 students nationwide have participated in the Student with Information Security Contest 2023! This is the second year the contest is organised…

More than 740,000 students nationwide have participated in the Student with Information Security Contest 2023!

This is the second year the contest is organised by the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA) in collaboration with relevant agencies, organisations, and businesses with the goal of creating favourable conditions for secondary school students to gain more knowledge and skills to identify and prevent risks online.

As one of the contest’s key collaborators, ChildFund Vietnam has participated in the Award ceremony held on 25 May in Hanoi and brought not only practical sharing from our online safety specialist at the seminar “Protecting children’s data and preventing harmful information online: From policy, awareness to technology”, but also useful information about online safety for all ages through an interactive game at the exhibition area.

ChildFund Vietnam proudly received Certificate of Appreciation from the Chairman of Hoa Binh province’s People’s Committee

News by: Tran Van Tu – Project Coordinator

On the evening of 27 May, the Launching ceremony for the Month of action for children 2023 with the theme “Join hands to reduce harm to children” was held in Hoa Binh province…

On the evening of 27 May, the Launching ceremony for the Month of action for children 2023 with the theme “Join hands to reduce harm to children” was held in Hoa Binh province. On this occasion, the Chairman of Hoa Binh province’s People’s Committee has awarded certificates of appreciation for organisations and individuals with outstanding achievements in child protection and care for the period 2021-2022, and ChildFund Vietnam’s Area Development Office in Hoa Binh was one of the proud recipients.

During 2021-2022, ChildFund Vietnam has implemented the project “Strengthening community-based child protection system effectiveness in the period 2022-2025”, and with the support of Kim Boi district, Tan Lac district, Hoa Binh city, as well as other districts in the province, the project has achieved many positive results in child protection locally.

Workshops on “Guidelines for the development and implementation of child protection mechanisms in schools”

News by: Nguyen Thi Thom – Project Officer

During 25 and 26 May in Tan Lac district (Hoa Binh province) and Bac Kan city, Tan Lac District People’s Committee, the management unit of community development program…

During 25 and 26 May in Tan Lac district (Hoa Binh province) and Bac Kan city, Tan Lac District People’s Committee, the management unit of community development program in Na Ri district, and the ChildFund program management unit in Ngan Son district have collaborated with ChildFund Vietnam to organise two workshops on “Guidelines for the development and implementation of child protection mechanisms in schools”.

As part of the project “Improving child protection system effectiveness”, the workshops have welcomed nearly 130 delegates who are officials from the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, the Department of Education and Training, school managers and leaders, as well as core teachers of primary & secondary schools inside and outside of the project area.

In addition to discussing documents related to child protection work in schools, the challenges and lessons learned during implementation were also openly shared by the attendees. Together, they have built an implementation plan for the next school year, and expressed their desire to, with ChildFund’s support, invest in building more specialised facilities and improve the capacity of focal points and psychological counseling groups to carry out all levels of child protection, especially early detection and prevention of risks for children.

Workshop to evaluate the implementation of education activities sponsored by ChildFund in Hoa Binh city

News by: Dinh Thi Thu Ha – Project Officer

On 23 May, a Workshop to evaluate the implementation of education activities sponsored by ChildFund was held in Hoa Binh city. Attending the workshop were 70 delegates…

On 23 May, a Workshop to evaluate the implementation of education activities sponsored by ChildFund was held in Hoa Binh city. Attending the workshop were 70 delegates including leaders and staff from Department of Education and Training of the province, the Early Childhood Education Department, Primary Education Department, and Department of Education and Training of districts and cities in the area, as well as core preschool and primary school administrators and teachers.

Through reports and discussions, participants have evaluated the implementation of training on transition for children from preschool to primary school, and the application of innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and school management through workshops, trainings, and experience sharing activities supported by the “Ready for Primary School” project. Positive changes for students, teachers, parents, and schools were clearly demonstrated through the images and short videos presented at the event.

ChildFund Vietnam at the workshop “Early Childhood Development: Leveraging evidence for policy and practice in Vietnam”

News by: Communications team

On May 23, the workshop “Early Childhood Development: Leveraging evidence for policy and practice in Vietnam” took place in Hanoi City….

On May 23, the workshop “Early Childhood Development: Leveraging evidence for policy and practice in Vietnam” took place in Hanoi City. The workshop was organised within the framework of cooperation between the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, the Research and Training Centre for community development, and Monash University (Australia).

Attending the workshop were representatives of government agencies in Vietnam, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs, the General Confederation of Labour, and representatives from non-governmental organisations. The participants discussed an interdisciplinary cooperation plan, thereby contributing to promoting the replication of initiatives on comprehensive child development in the early stages of life and sharing methods for leveraging evidence for projects.

During the workshop, ChildFund Vietnam had the opportunity to share about the project “The first 1,000 days approach for bright future” with interventions to improve access to quality services in nutrition care, education, and early interaction for mothers in project areas.

CULTURE CORNER

"PENG PHA" CAKE OF THE TAY ETHNIC GROUP

“Peng pha” cake (or “sky cake”) is a specialty of the Tay ethnic group in Ba Be, Bac Kan province. Although the cakes are small, they are made of many ingredients and possess a very unique flavor.

The main ingredient for “Peng pha” cake is high quality glutinous rice, grounded into to a fine powder, then kneaded with tea instead of filtered water like other cakes. While kneading, some alcohol will also be added to make the cake more fragrant. Since glutinous rice flour is very sticky and prone to losing its shape, Tay people often fry the cakes in hot oil right after shaping. After the cakes turn golden brown, they will be taken out, submerged in melted cane sugar and then rolled in a layer of roasted glutinous rice flour.

“Peng pha” cake is often made by Tay people on New Year’s Eve as an offering to their grandparents and ancestors to show respect. Today, along with the development of tourism, this cake has grown from a traditional dish of the Tay people to a special souvenir for tourists every time they visit Bac Kan province. Have you had a chance to try this cake?

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DID YOU KNOW?

Let's find out how to use the air conditioner more effectively to save electricity and protect our health
through the following myths and facts!

Set the air conditioner to the lowest setting from the start will make the room cool faster

The air conditioner will continue to run at the same speed even if you set it to the lowest temparature. The number shown on the controller is not the temperature of the airflow, it is the limit so that the air conditioner knows when it needs to reduce the cooling intensity. For example, when you set the temperature to 24 degree Celcius, the air conditioner will consider that as the target temperature and when the room reaches 24 degree Celcius, the air conditioner will automatically reduce wind to maintain that temperature.

In addition, the closer you set the air conditioner temperature to the outdoor temperature, the more money you’ll save.

Always turn off the air conditioner when you leave the room, then turn it back on when you return to save money

This is only true when you go out and do not use the air conditioner for a long time. If you turn off the air conditioner before going out and turn it back on again after a short time, the air conditioner will have to consume more electricity to start up and cool your space. If you need to leave for less than an hour, it is better to turn the air conditioner up a few degrees instead of turning it off completely.

If the air conditioner is new, it does not need a check up until it is broken or slow

The quality and longevity of the air conditioner is not based on its newness, but on the frequency and intensity of use. You should check the air conditioner periodically to make sure it works well and is clean, to avoid having it dispersing harmful dust built up during operation into your living space.

Use a fan in combination with the air conditioner will help the air conditioner consume less electricity

Fans don’t cool the air, they only circulate air in the room, so while fans may make you feel cooler, they don’t actually reduce the room temperature. And since air conditioners only reduce wind when the room temperature has reached the set threshold, using fans do not help air conditioners to use less electricity.

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