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Background
Bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Vietnam is home to almost 80 million people. It is a poor country, with more than one quarter of the population living in poverty. Many families do not have access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities. As a result preventable diseases like malaria and tuberculosis are common. HIV/AIDS continues to spread throughout the country, with many people unaware of the seriousness of the disease. Sixty-seven percent of the labour force is engaged in agriculture, although natural disasters like floods and cyclones make it difficult for farmers to produce enough food to sell and feed their families.
World Vision Australia is working with the communities in Vietnam. Below are examples of funded projects:
Area Development Programs (ADPs)
Area Development Programs tackle the problem of poverty and its terrible consequences on a range of fronts. By addressing areas such as health care, education, nutrition and child rights, World Vision is working with Vietnamese communities to develop a safe and sustainable environment.
Agricultural Projects
These projects work with rural communities to develop new and innovative farming techniques. By increasing crop yields and limiting the devastating effects of crop failure, farmers are able to provide enough food for their families.
Disaster mitigation
Monsoon flooding and cyclones can devastate whole communities. Through a combination of extensive training and engineering works, World Vision is working with the Vietnamese people to find ways of preparing for these natural disasters.
Mobile Population-HIV/AIDS
The mobile populations project addresses the spread of HIV and educates the Vietnamese people on its effects. Targeting truck drivers and seafarers, the project spreads its prevention message through billboards, music cassettes, concerts, key rings and condoms. Counselling and medical advice are also provided.
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