In response to the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, Oxfam, funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Government of Canada, and local Chapters of the Red Cross, has launched the “Relief and Recovery after Typhoon Yagi” project. This one-year initiative, with a total value of 28.6 billion VND (approximately 1.1 million USD), is being implemented across nine communes in Lao Cai and Yen Bai provinces from September 2024 to September 2025.

The project is designed in two phases to address both immediate and long-term needs. The first phase focused on emergency relief during the initial three months following the typhoon, providing unconditional cash transfers and critical support to affected families. The second phase, spanning nine months, emphasizes recovery and rebuilding efforts. Key activities include:

  • Cash-for-work: Restoring essential infrastructure such as roads and bridges while creating temporary income opportunities.
  • Livelihood recovery: Training for improved agricultural production and planning to help communities rebuild their economic foundations.
  • Water and hygiene promotion: Promoting clean water practices and personal and community hygiene to safeguard public health.

The project prioritizes the needs of vulnerable groups, including ethnic minority women, persons with disabilities, and households facing severe economic hardship.

Central to the project is Oxfam’s commitment to a people-centered approach. Transparency is ensured through community feedback mechanisms and participatory beneficiary selection processes, including community voting. 

Beyond immediate relief, the project seeks to strengthen community resilience and preparedness for future disasters. 

Oxfam advances 28.6 billion VND relief efforts following Typhoon Yagi