Six Community Initiatives Honored at GNI’s “Change Makers” Contest

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“Change Makers” was more than just a contest - it served as an innovative model for community development. The project encouraged local residents to identify social issues in their areas and propose practical solutions, which in turn gave rise to highly applicable community initiatives.

The contest attracted more than 50 entries from 31 communes across Thanh Hoa, Phu Tho, and Tuyen Quang provinces. These submissions reflected deep community concern for issues such as the environment, education, infrastructure, and daily life. Six outstanding initiatives were selected and funded for real-world implementation, bringing about tangible and meaningful changes in their communities.

“Lighting Up the Flower Road” Project (Bao La Commune, Phu Tho Province). (Photo: GNI)

The winning initiatives included: “Drilling a Water Well at the Community House” (Thinh Minh Commune, Phu Tho Province) “Lighting Up the Flower Road” Project (Bao La Commune, Phu Tho Province) “Powering Rural Roads with Electric Lights” (Toan Thang Commune, Phu Tho Province) “Community Playground” Project (Son Thuy Commune, Tuyen Quang Province) “Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Sanitation Project in Residential Areas” (Tay Do Commune, Thanh Hoa Province) “Livestock Waste Treatment Model Using Biogas” (Bang Lang Commune, Tuyen Quang Province)

The closing ceremony was a platform for project teams to share their implementation experiences. It also served to honor the projects that effectively addressed local challenges in sustainable and impactful ways.

Overview of the closing ceremony. (Photo: GNI)

Speaking at the event, Country Director of Good Neighbors Vietnam Park Dong Chul, stated that the “Change Makers” project is part of a broader effort to promote sustainable participation from local communities. He noted that each project team had quietly worked day by day to turn their ideas into action.

He emphasized that great changes often begin with small actions. Sustainable development requires sincere listening, open collaboration, and mutual trust. He affirmed GNI’s continued commitment to accompanying local communities on the path toward more positive and sustainable change.

Awarding the winning initiatives. (Photo: GNI)

Diep Khanh Huyen, a representative of the “Community Playground” project team, shared that the contest offered an opportunity for small dreams to be turned into real projects - listened to, evaluated, and gradually brought to life.

Through this journey, her team not only grew in capability but also gained a renewed belief in the power of sharing and action. Each member came to understand that anyone can be a changemaker - so long as they dare to dream, take initiative, and serve the community with a sincere heart.

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