About us
Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), formally Action to the Community Development Center (ACDC) is a Vietnamese non-government organization, established in 2011, for and of persons with disabilities , to support the persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups in the society.
ACDC is a non-government and non-profit science and technology service organization, persistently seeking and implementing possible solutions to help improve the living environment, promoting and developing a protected and barrier-free society for the rights of Vietnamese persons with disabilities.
The Project aims to contribute to helping people with disabilities in Quang Tri province live independently and integrate into society, as well as improve the implementation of disability policies.
Enhancing access to care services and promoting community integration of people with disabilities in three provinces of Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam.
The project aims to contribute to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities through improving the quality and effectiveness of policy development and implementation for persons with disabilities; and promoting opportunities for participation in the labor market and career opportunities for persons with disabilities in target provinces.
The main aim of the project is to provide necessary interventions to empower children, including children with disabilities, of all gender identities, to participate meaningfully in decision-making processes and to be protected from all forms of violence.
Contribute to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in Binh Dinh and Kon Tum provinces through enhancing social integration and improving their ability to live independently.
The project aims to enhance the capacity of youth organizations, including those for youth with disabilities, promote their participation in youth activities at local, national, and international levels, foster active and sustainable youth engagement, and encourage sustainable cooperation among implementing organizations.
The project aims to reduce gender-based violence against women and girls with disabilities in Nghe An province by enhancing the capacity of women and girls with disabilities and their communities to address gender-based violence, and by strengthening legal counseling and support for women and girls with disabilities.
The main purpose of the "We Can" project is to support people with disabilities in integrating into the community as independent citizens who are confident in themselves and their own strengths.
People with disabilities in Vietnam, regardless of the type or severity of their disability, are provided with free health insurance cards by the state.
The project "Enhancing Opportunities and Empowering People with Disabilities," funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is implemented in three provinces: Quang Tri, Quang Nam, and Thua Thien Hue.
Specific Objective: Strengthen the capacity of organizations of people with disabilities in monitoring and evaluating the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities across the Northern, Central, and Southern regions of Vietnam.
The purpose of this project is to disseminate in-depth knowledge about the right to education for girls with disabilities, enhance the capacity of women and girls with disabilities in monitoring disability rights, promote gender equality, and positively transform the awareness of both the community and people with disabilities regarding disability issues.
The purpose of the project is to improve inclusive education for children with disabilities by raising awareness about the rights of children with disabilities and inclusive education among relevant individuals, authorities, and communities, while also enhancing the capacity of decision-makers and developing pilot models.
Completely free for people with disabilities and caregivers of people with disabilities (when inquiring about issues related to people with disabilities).
Women with disabilities in the project areas will be empowered and their social standing enhanced through improved access to information on reproductive health care, delivered via targeted training sessions and the distribution of tailored educational materials.
To reduce violence against women and girls with disabilities (WGWD) and promote their rights by raising awareness and building their capacity to respond to sexual violence.
To improve the quality and effectiveness of policy advocacy efforts, the project provides training on leadership, life skills, monitoring and evaluation, and policy advocacy for persons with disabilities, their families, persons with severe disabilities, women with disabilities, and potential leaders of Disabled People's Organizations (DPOs).
This project was implemented over a four-month period, from November 2017 to February 2018, with two key objectives successfully achieved: (1) To raise awareness among women and girls with disabilities (WGWDs) in order to strengthen their voice in advocating for their rights; and (2) To improve local infrastructure to better protect girls with disabilities (GWDs) in public spaces from potential acts of violence. In this context, the public lighting system was selected for enhancement.
In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year, on 6 February 2026, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) organized the handover of sewing machines and equipment for home-based garment production to two households of women with disabilities in Hue City. The programme was supported by “Love, Tito’s”. The handover took place following a period of assessment, preparation, and completion, with the aim of enabling persons with disabilities to work stably from home, gradually increase their income, and improve their quality of life.
On 3 February 2026, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the Quang Ngai Department of Health, organized the handover of equipment and the inauguration of a Transition House at Quang Ngai General Hospital No. 2. This is the eighth Transition House supported and put into operation by ACDC within its national network, contributing to improved rehabilitation quality and supporting persons with disabilities to gradually strengthen independent living skills and participation in community life in a sustainable manner.
From mechanical engineering, livestock farming, and small businesses to services tailored to health conditions, the mid-term evaluation shows that many Persons with Disabilities households in Quang Tri have gradually stabilized their income, enhanced their initiative, and improved their self-reliance in life.
As part of the livelihood support activities for persons with disabilities, Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) continues to coordinate with the Department of Health of Hue City and representatives of the local Department of Culture of Societyconducted the “Mid-term monitoring of livelihood support activities for 15 households of persons with disabilities in four communes and wards of Hue City including: Phu Bai, Phu Ho, Thanh Thuy and Phong Dinh on January 8-9, 2026.
The workshop “Policies in Special Education: Understanding Correctly – Implementing Effectively,” held on 27 November 2025 in Thai Nguyen, marked an important milestone with the official launch of the National Network of Education Facilities for Persons with Disabilities in Viet Nam. The Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) was honored to be one of the sponsors, accompanying partners in promoting learning opportunities and equitable access to education for all children with disabilities.
A series of major storms and floods – No. 10, 11, 12, and 13 – in late 2025 devastated large areas of northern, central, and Central Highlands provinces, leaving tens of thousands of households submerged, losing property, and facing disrupted livelihoods. Persons with disabilities, who are among the most heavily affected groups due to limited mobility and reduced capacity to respond to emergencies, were identified as those in urgent need of assistance.
On the morning of December 5, 2025, the Inclusion Festival 2025 took place in Quang Tri Province with the participation of more than 110 persons with disabilities, along with representatives from provincial departments and agencies. The event was organized within the framework of the Inclusion Project 1, Phase 3, implemented by the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) in coordination with the Provincial OPD. The Festival was held in response to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), under the theme: “Promoting an inclusive society for the progress of the community.”
On the morning of November 29, 2025, at Muong Thanh Tam Ky Hotel, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the Da Nang Disabled People’s Organization, organized the program “Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) – Theme: Promoting an Inclusive Society for the Progress of the Entire Community.”
More than VND 450 million in livelihood support has been provided to 45 households of persons with disabilities in Quang Ngai province in November 2025 – not only as financial assistance but also as an opportunity to build suitable employment, generate stable income, and strengthen confidence for a more proactive life.
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