Son La Project Strengthens Ethnic Minority Livelihoods
After three years of implementation, the project “Improving the Livelihoods of Ethnic Minority Communities in Son La Province through Agriculture and Nutrition Improvement” has delivered positive results in improving livelihoods and nutrition while strengthening women’s roles within their families. At its closing workshop in Hanoi on September 24, stakeholders reviewed key achievements and lessons learned and discussed ways to sustain and scale up effective models.
| Advancing Climate Resilience for Ethnic Minorities through the “MekongElevate” Project Groundbreaking Begins for VND23 Trillion Son La - Dien Bien Expressway |
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| After three years of implementation in Son La Province, the project “Improving the Livelihoods of Ethnic Minority Communities in Son La Province through Agriculture and Nutrition Improvement” has delivered positive results in strengthening livelihoods, improving nutrition and enhancing women’s roles within their families. At the project’s closing workshop held in Hanoi on September 24, 2026, stakeholders reviewed key achievements and lessons learned from the project. Discussions also focused on opportunities to sustain and expand effective models, contributing to improved livelihoods and well-being among ethnic minority communities in the province. |
Organized by CARE in Vietnam in coordination with the Son La Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the “MekongElevate: Green and Sustainable Adaptation for Ethnic Minorities” project is officially launched. |
The groundbreaking ceremony for Component Project 1 of the Son La - Dien Bien - Tay Trang Border Gate Expressway Investment and Construction Project (Phase 1) took place on the morning of May 20 in Dien Bien, marking the start of a strategic transport infrastructure project for Vietnam’s Northwestern region. |
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