Tag: disabilities
Project looks to support 2,600 persons with heavy disabilities
The ‘Hold My Hands II’ project to improve the quality of those with heavy disabilities has been launched at the budget of US$2 million sponsored by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Joint UN project promotes disability inclusion
The United Nations has recently launched a joint project, themed “Working together for an inclusive future. Implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) through effective collaboration.”
Government chief hails HCM City's pandemic containment efforts
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has significantly contributed to the nation’s wider COVID-19 prevention and control efforts through changes in mindset and approach, along with decisive pilot steps.
USAID launches projects to support disabled people in Quang Tri
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) together with the People's Committee of Quang Tri province and the National Action Center for Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Treatment on September 1 held an online event to launch USAID-funded projects to support people with disabilities.
Vietnamese weightlifter Le Van Cong receives bonus from VSAD
VOV.VN - Weightlifter Le Van Cong has been awarded a bonus of VND50 million from the Vietnam Sports Association for Disabled Athletes (VSAD) after his medal-winning performance at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Japanese people cheer on Vietnamese athletes with disabilities
Vietnamese athletes with disabilities have received enthusiastic support from the mayor and residents of Kokubunji city, Tokyo - one of the "host town" of Vietnam at the Paralympics as there is one more day left before the beginning of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (Tokyo Paralympics).
Smartphone app launched to aid persons with disabilities
A new smartphone app is aiming to make the lives of disabled people in Vietnam easier by giving them better access to support.
Digital platform launched for persons with disabilities in Vietnam
Comprehensive, Accurate, and Secured are the key words that can describe a digital platform, which now can also be accessed via smartphones, for registry and information management for persons with disabilities (PwD), launched on June 15 as part of the Korea-Vietnam Mine Action Project (KV-MAP).
Workshop talks ways to promote participation of disabled persons in political life
A workshop on opportunities, challenges and solutions to promote the participation of people with disabilities in politics was held in Hanoi on April 15.
Some 20,000 disabled people receive vocational training each year
About 20,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Vietnam receive vocational training each year under the vocational training project for rural labourers.
