During the two days, October 9 - 10, the Association of the Elderly of Hoa Binh province coordinated with the Help Age International in Vietnam (HAI) to organize a preliminary review and additional training for the club's Board of Directors. Ministries, the Elderly Associations at all levels, and the related parties have a club established in 2024 under the project "Supporting disadvantaged elderly through replicating Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs in Vietnam phase 2 (VIE085)”.
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delegatediscussedng the training content to improve management skills anthe d
effective operation of the Intergenerational Self-Help Club.
At the
conference, 63 delegates heard the reports on the results of the VIE085
project; Evaluating and reviewing the results of 8 activities that have been
and are being implemented. The training has supplemented new knowledge and
skills based on local needs, enhancing the capacity of the Elderly Association
at all levels in managing and providing technical support to clubs as well as
promoting the replication of the club model locally. They have reviewed the
implementation of the operating plan in 2024 and created a detailed plan for
2025.
The delegates
have also focused on discussing difficulties and challenges in operating and
managing the club; exchanging and sharing good and creative ways so that the
Intergenerational Self-Help Club model can be replicated and operate more
effectively.
Project VIE085
is sponsored by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), HelpAge
International in Korea (HAK), and Help Age International in Vietnam and it has
been deployed in Hoa Binh province. The project has supported the establishment
of 18 clubs with disbursed funds reaching nearly 1.8 billion VND so far.
According to the 3-year plan (from July 2023 - November 2025), they are trying
to complete the goal of establishing 27 Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs,
bringing direct benefits to nearly 1,500 elderly.
The Department of Education and Training of Hoa Binh province held a conference on March 18 to review the performance of the "Safe and Happy School" Project and set out tasks for 2025. The project, funded by the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families (TFCF), aims to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for students. The event saw the attendance of representatives from the TFCF and 26 beneficiary schools.
With over 70% of their workers being women, trade unions across industrial parks (IPs) in Hoa Binh have been actively safeguarding their legal rights and interests while implementing initiatives to improve their income and well-being.
In recent years, the Hoa Binh provincial General Hospital has continuously innovated itself and improved the quality of medical services to meet the increasing needs of local people. With substantial investments in infrastructure and modern equipment, along with a team of highly qualified doctors and nurses, the hospital has gradually established itself as one of the leading medical units in the Northwestern region and a trusted destination for healthcare for people inside and outside the province.
From mastering the fundamentals of programming to achieving national recognition, the Programming Club of the Le Van Tam Primary School (STAR LVT28) in Hoa Binh city has made remarkable strides in the field of robotics.
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Committee and the Vietnam Youth Federation chapter of Hoa Binh province organised a programme on March 12 to launch the "Digital Literacy" movement and an online quiz on the resolutions of the Vietnam Youth Federation congresses at all levels, as well as the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.
As climate change grows more unpredictable, the development of production forests has become essential - not just for economic growth, but for safeguarding the environment and maintaining ecosystem balance. By boosting local incomes, curbing natural disasters, preventing soil erosion, and protecting water resources, these forests play a crucial role in sustainable development.
