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Effective strategies to ensure financial resources for Covid-19 prevention and control
The Covid-19 vaccine fund is a proper strategy to secure the huge financial resources needed for vaccination while reducing dependence on the government and state budget.
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The side hustle of a heroine
Along the winding river in An Minh district, Kien Giang, it is not difficult to spot the restless figure of Ms. Lam checking the quality of a new tilapia batch. She opened up: “In this area, tilapias…
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The water whisperer
It was a sweltering spring afternoon when I first conversed with Ms. Linh. Having just finished a communication session on using and storing clean water, Ms. Linh struck me as nimble and spirited. “…
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The artisan mother and her entrepreneur daughter
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…
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Nurturing Sustainable farmer - trader partnerships
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…
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When waste reduces environmental pollution - a story from Dinh Hoa, Thai Nguyen
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…
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Men doing their fair share of housework
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,…
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The happiness of sharing
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…
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I am no longer dependent on my husband
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…
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Livelihood improvement through women-led initiative
“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 …
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