Within the framework of the project “Independent living and social inclusion for persons with disabilities in Quang Tri, Vietnam,” funded by Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH), the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) collaborated with the Quang Tri Provincial Department of Health to implement the activity of screening and assessment of emotional and mental health difficulties among persons with disabilities, Agent Orange victims, and family members in Trieu Phong, Gio Linh, and Vinh Hoang communes.
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March 21st is officially observed by the United Nations as World Down Syndrome Day to raise awareness and promote the rights of people with Down syndrome. In 2026, the global campaign calls on everyone to stand “Together Against Loneliness.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In the early days of the new year, from January 6–7, 2026, the ACDC Institute coordinated with the Da Nang Department of Health and local authorities to conduct a mid-term monitoring visit of livelihood support activities for 15 households of persons with disabilities in seven communes of the city, including Thang An, Thang Dien, Thang Phu, Duy Xuyen, Nam Phuoc, Thu Bon, and Duy Nghia.
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