Stories

Mats in Vietnamese culture are emblematic of close-knit, sacred unions. They are where families gather to share the food tray for meals, and sometimes to huddle for intimate discussions. In the olden…

Nguyen Van Lanh claims to be particularly picky when it comes to choosing a business partner. “It’s like finding a wife, you must find someone honest,” the tan-skinned farmer said of his vision of…

Tea is one of the vital agricultural industries in Thai Nguyen. However, the process of drying tea raises many concerns about its negative impact on the environment and the health of producers. On…

The story of Mr. Le Thanh Tam, My Long commune, Cau Ngang district, Tra Vinh provinceBy attending the "Gender Equality" training organized by Oxfam at the cooperative, I have been doing housework,…

The story of Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Von, My Long commune, Cau Ngang district, Tra Vinh provinceIn the past, my husband was very conservative so he wouldn't let me go to meetings or even seeing my…

The story of Ms. Cao Thi My Hien, Hiep Thanh commune, Duyen Hai town, Tra Vinh provinceSince getting married, my family’s earnings all depends on my husband. I am very self-deprecating, and not as…

“All 24 members want to try to find a new solution and direction for the cooperative. Everyone participates in the planning, and together we visit another model to learn and experiment until we …

Vietnam has implemented various efforts to reform administrative procedures for citizens. Nevertheless, there still exist places where people are discouraged by the exhaustion and costliness of the…

(Story by Nguyen Thi Luyen - Deputy Director of Quang Tri General Hospital)Nearly two years ago, a patient excitedly told us after being discharged from the hospital: “Your hospital is awesome.…

Hop Thanh Thanh Van Cooperative was formed in late 2017. The farmer members had not been accustomed to doing business on any scale other than their own household. Just a year later, with technical…