On August 15 – 16 and 22 – 23, 2026, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the Organization of Persons with Disabilities – Protection of Persons with Disabilities and Orphans of Hue City , Hue City Rehabilitation Hospital, local authorities, and commune/ward health stations, organized the closing of home-based rehabilitation (RH) intervention cases for 78 persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims. The activity is part of the project “Enhancing livelihood and well-being of persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims in Hue City, Vietnam,” funded by Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) through ACDC.
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On 13 – 14 August 2026, Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in coordination with the Hue City Association for the Protection of People with Disabilities and Orphans and relevant agencies, completed the provision of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices to 86 persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims in 11 communes and wards across Hue City. This activity followed the prosthetic and orthotic fitting and trial process conducted in July 2026. The activity was implemented under the project “Livelihood Support and Quality of Life Improvement for Persons with Disabilities and Agent Orange Victims in Hue City,” funded by Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) through ACDC.
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On August 11, 2026, the Ministry of Health issued Decision No. 2559/QD-BYT on the Master Plan for the implementation of the Program for Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for the 2026–2030 period. The Plan concretizes the objectives of the Program for Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for the 2021–2030 period, while strengthening the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and relevant recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Key highlights include:
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On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange Disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961 – August 10, 2026), Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), attended commemorative activities organized by the Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Hue City and Quang Tri OPD. Through these activities, ACDC continues to play an important role in mobilizing resources and coordinating with local organizations to support persons with disabilities, Agent Orange victims and their families in improving living conditions, enhancing access to essential services and promoting social inclusion.
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On the morning of August 7, 2026, in Quang Tri Province, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the the Association of People with Disabilities, Victims of Agent Orange, and the Association for the Protection of Children's Rights in Quang Tri province and the Employment Service Center, organized the 2026 “Inclusive Job Fair – Empowering Opportunities for All”.
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On August 6, 2026, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the Hue City OPD, conducted an activity entitled "Assessment of Accessibility Conditions and Equipment Needs for Persons with Disabilities and Agent Orange Victims" at the Vocational Training and Employment Center for Persons with Disabilities in Hue City. The activity aimed to assess the current accessibility conditions and identify equipment needs as a basis for developing improvement plans, enhancing the accessibility of the center's facilities, and proposing appropriate equipment to better support the learning and daily living needs of trainees who are persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims.
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From July 24 – 26, 2026, ACDC, in coordination with the Quang Ngai Department of Health, implemented a direct support activity for persons with disabilities and their families to improve living conditions and promote community inclusion in five communes: Dak To, Ngok Tu, Sa Loong, Duc Nong, and Bo Y. Through this activity, 53 persons with disabilities and their families received assistive devices and equipment tailored to their needs and actual living conditions, contributing to greater independence in their daily activities.
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On the afternoon of July 23, 2026, the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Federation on Disability (VFD) convened an Extraordinary Meeting in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online participation. During the meeting, the Executive Committee elected Ms. Do Thi Hue as Vice President of VFD for the 2023 – 2028 term, with 91% of voting delegates in favor. The appointment marks an important step in strengthening the Federation’s leadership and enhancing its capacity to fulfill its mission in the years ahead.
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As part of a series of livelihood support activities for persons with disabilities, from 7–13 July 2026, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the Gia Lai Provincial Department of Health and the Quang Ngai Provincial Department of Health, with technical support from livelihood specialists and local agricultural extension officers, conducted mid-term assessments and the second round of livelihood grant disbursements for 62 households of persons with disabilities across the two provinces. During this phase, the project provided more than 200 million VND, bringing the total investment in livelihood models for persons with disabilities to over 800 million VND.
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