USAID-funded project supports disabled people Thua Thien-Hue
USAID-funded project supports people with disabilities in Thua Thien-Hue
People with disabilities in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue are to receive better healthcare under the project “Raising Voices, Creating Opportunities” funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) via the Action to the Community Development Centre (ACDC).
A vocational training class for disabled people (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – People with disabilities in the centralprovince of Thua Thien-Hue are to receive better healthcare under the project“Raising Voices, Creating Opportunities” funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) via theAction to the Community Development Centre (ACDC).
Chief of Office of the provincial People’s Committee Hoang Ngoc Khanh said onJanuary 16 that the project, valued at 6 billion VND (more than 263,000 USD),will be implemented until August 30, 2021.
The project is designed to improve the capacity of competent organisations andagencies in the locality so that they can give better support to those in need,and accelerate the implementation of policies to assist local people withdisabilities, he added.
According to the provincial Department of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs,the province is home to a disabled community of more than 34,600 people, includingnearly 4,600 children – some 22,100 of whom have already come under social welfarepolicies.
Last year, the local disabled people association presented 40 scholarships,each worth 500,000 VND (21.57 USD), to disadvantaged students.
The local hospital also gave rehabilitation treatment to nearly 900 childrenunder 14 years old, and joined hands with the Hue Central Hospital to providefree orthopaedic surgery for 150 children, and cardiac operations for 198children with congenital heart defects.
More than 489 million VND (21,000 USD) was mobilised to support the people withdisabilities during the Tet holidays. Some 676 wheelchairs were presented to thoselacking such resources by the US Giving it Back to Kids and local authorities.
In addition, theprovince carried out several projects to provide stable jobs for people withdisabilities.
This year, the disabled people association will continue focus onpopularisation and raising public awareness of their community. It will work togive timely support for those in need, create favourable conditions for peoplewith disabilities to join social activities, as well as ensure that they getaccess to social services and support policies to improve their quality of life.–VNA
A conference on the development of production facilities run by people with disabilities took place in Hanoi on April 17, gathering suggestions from public agencies and disabled businessmen.
Nguyen Duc Lan, 54, a person with a physical disability, is running the Hanvico Humanitarian JSC Company, which produces blankets, pillows, bed sheets and mats for military forces.
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has received support from many foreign organisations in caring for children and people with disabilities in the forms of gifts and welfare projects.
Information technology is helping everyone including people with disabilities in Vietnam change their lives and the way they do business, delegates told a recent conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
Four Vietnamese students with disabilities are taking part in the Global Information Technology Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC), which is underway in New Delhi, India.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
A vocational training class for disabled people
