World Vision to support the most vulnerable children in Hoa Binh province

World Vision International in Vietnam will fund USD $1.5 million to improve children’s well-being in Hoa Binh province, especially for the most vulnerable ones. Representatives of World Vision and Hoa Binh province signed the partnership agreement on November 4.

Accordingly, the second phase (10/2015 – 9/2018) will be implemented in four communes in Yen Thuy district including: Lac Sy, Lac Luong, Lac Hung, and Huu Loi.

World Vision’s main projects target at Education, Nutrition, Child protection, Capacity Building, Child Sponsorship, and Livelihood.

WVV's National Director, Tran Thu Huyen, signed a partnership agreement with Vice Chairman of the Hoa Binh provincial People's Committe, Bui Van Cuu, on 4 November 2015.

Most vulnerable children, including orphans, abandoned and disabled children, those living in poor families and school dropouts will be involved in World Vision’s interventions.

The organisation, partnering with local relevant departments, will support the children to improve education and life skills. World Vision will also contribute to protect them from abuse, exploitation and injuries.

Children under 5 will receive improved nutrition support through integrated models such as nutrition clubs for mothers and livelihood for parents. Meanwhile, poor households with children under 5 will learn to boost their access to market in order to advance their financial ability.

World Vision’s first phase in Yen Thuy (2011-2015) with a total budget of nearly USD $3 million benefited around 31,000 people, including 6,000 children in terms of nutrition, livelihood and education.

Beside Yen Thuy, World Vision is present in Lac Son and Mai Chau districts. The organisation has invested over five million US dollars into community development work in the three districts, benefiting around 63,000 people since it started its projects in Hoa Binh in 2008.