Vietnam’s unique symphony orchestra, with video
16:25 | 24/05/2021
A unique symphony orchestra in Vietnam has given disabled artists. Once, they could only perform on the street. Now, they have an opportunity on the big stage.
Vietnamese students earn prizes at largest global highschool STEM competition
08:06 | 23/05/2021
The third prize of the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2021 goes to Vietnamese highschoolers.
Thai Consulate General donates wheelchairs to disabled people in Long An
15:52 | 29/04/2021
On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand, Thai Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City has presented wheelchairs and tricycles to people with mobility difficulties in Long An province.
Ensuring inclusive employment for people with disabilities
14:53 | 07/04/2021
A consultation workshop themed “Monitoring the Implementation of Article 27 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on the Right to Employment of Persons with Disabilities in Vietnam” recently held in Ho Chi Minh city.
COVID-19 response emergency support for people with disabilities in Hai Duong province
07:28 | 04/03/2021
Some 200 people with disabilities and people with visual impairment in the northern province of Hai Duong had been gift packages (including masks, hand sanitizers, rice, cooking oil, milk).
Supporting people with disabilities and poor patients with COVID-19 essentials
08:23 | 07/02/2021
With the support from Japanese government, the UNDP Disability-Inclusive COVID-19 Recovery Program has handed out 200 gift sets (including masks, hand sanitizer, rice, cooking oil and fresh milk) to support people with disabilities and patients from poor families for the sake of their safety and well-being during the pandemic.
Orange Initiative at Hochiminh city Marathon 2021
13:59 | 19/01/2021
Following the success of Orange Initiative (OI) at previous events, on January 17, at HCMC Marathon 2021, Ho Chi Minh City Peace and Development Foundation (HPDF) organized for about 50 People with Disabilities (PWD) and supporters to take part in the Marathon.
Two Vietnamese women earn 2020 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards
07:57 | 13/12/2020
Two Vietnamese women were recently selected by the Viscardi Center as recipients of the 2020 Henry Viscardi Achievement Award. The awards honor “leaders in the global disability community,” who have made significant contributions to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Digital skill training courses launched for persons with disabilities
08:42 | 07/11/2020
A five-month “Digital Employment Training Program for Persons with Disabilities Co-existing with COVID-19”, was launched on November 5 with the collective efforts of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Government of Japan, and Hanoi-based Will to Live Centre which specialises in providing training courses for disadvantaged students.
USAID to support persons with disabilities in Vietnam
11:07 | 29/09/2020
Assisting persons with disabilities has long been one of the top priorities for the U.S. Government in Vietnam.
Homemade with heart contest: Make life easier for people with disabilities
15:40 | 17/06/2020
Humanity & Inclusion has just launched a contest called “Homemade with Heart”. Through that contest, the organizers aim at stimulating sharing of simple ideas and inventions that people came up with to support autonomy of persons with disabilities during their daily life activities.
Eight NGOs support Vietnam improving rehabilitation activities
05:34 | 03/06/2020
Representatives of eight local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on June 2 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Medical Services Administration – Ministry of Health on cooperation in Rehabilitation, VNS reported.
A good working place for people with disabilities
16:29 | 02/05/2020
Providing jobs to people with disabilities is not only doing charitable work, but it also enables them to eligibly work by themselves declared in the UN’s Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and many legislations introduced by the Vietnamese Government.
USD400,000 project to enhance social inclusion of disabled people in Can Tho
23:29 | 03/03/2020
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has launched a local project on social inclusion of people with disabilities with an estimated funding of 400,000 USD.
Vietnamese one-legged Cinderella finds her prince
16:14 | 03/03/2020
Be Thi Bang, 33 year olds, had given up all notions of romance after losing a leg in an accident, but fate had different plans for her.
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