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In the second quarter of 2025, MCNV focused on sharing knowledge to improve daily life in the districts of Phin and Sepone in Laos. Together with local communities, we work toward a future in which children grow up safely, mothers receive proper care, and clean water and toilets are part of everyday life. Yet many families in remote villages still lack clean drinking water and sanitation. Children still become ill from preventable diseases. That is why we ask for your support—so more families can gain access to clean water, better hygiene, and a healthier life. Promising Start in Phin Although our program in Phin only began this year, local involvement is strong. Women actively seek guidance and show commitment. Early results are encouraging: child malnutrition has already decreased, partly thanks to home gardens. Still a Long Way to Go Out of 3,059 families in 20 villages, only 153 have a toilet. Not everyone sees the importance of sanitation yet, making education essential. Through training sessions and knowledge exchange with Sepone—where MCNV has supported communities for several years—people learn what is possible and what works. We also use existing initiatives such as government vaccination days to measure children’s growth and offer health education to mothers. Our Local Strength With experienced members of MCNV Laos team – Fine, Done and program manager Sivone – we reach even the most remote villages. Phin’s better accessibility creates opportunities for faster progress—but extra support is crucial to make this happen. Help Us Take the Next Step Your donation helps us to: Build more toilets Install more water systems Create educational materials on hygiene and clean water Thank you for supporting healthier futures in Laos. Sivone, Fine & Done

On December 16, 2025, MCNV, in collaboration with the Phu Mo People’s Committee, provided emergency relief totaling 195 million VND to 130 households in Phu Tam and Phu Dong villages (Phu Mo Commune, Phu Yen Province). This support is designed to empower local residents to procure seedlings, livestock, agricultural supplies, and essential commodities, enabling them to stabilize their lives and resume production following the disaster. The 130 recipients include poor and near-poor households, as well as those in exceptionally difficult circumstances. These two villages are among 15 areas covered by the “Boosting Income and Jobs for Poor Ethnic Women in Dong Xuan District” project (BIJPO). The region was severely impacted by historic flooding and Typhoon No. 13 in late November 2025. The disaster left a devastating trail of loss across the project areas, including Phu Mo, Xuan Lanh, Xuan Phuoc, and Dong Xuan communes. Beyond the tragic loss of five lives, the calamity caused extensive damage to property and livelihoods. In Phu Dong village, approximately 50% of homes suffered roof damage or structural destruction. Phu Tam village, particularly the areas along the Ky Lo River, was hit hard by widespread flooding and landslides. Across both villages, acacia plantations were leveled, rice paddies were buried under debris, and livestock perished in large numbers. These 130 households are part of the 1,110 beneficiaries of the BIJPO project (2022–2025). Through this relief effort, MCNV hopes to provide the necessary momentum for these families to overcome their current hardships, restore their livelihoods, and rebuild their lives in the wake of the disaster./.

(December 12, 2025) – Mr. Pham Dung, Head of the Representative Office of the Medisch Comité Nederland – Vietnam (MCNV) organization, and Mr. Thai Huu Lieu, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Quang Tri province, chaired the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the implementation of the project “Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods to Improve Food Security for Poor Ethnic Minority Women in Quang Tri Province.” The project has an estimated budget of 600,000 EUR and a duration of 36 months. It will focus on improving income and job opportunities for poor ethnic minority women in the two communes of Huong Lap and Huong Phung, thereby contributing to the reduction of food insecurity among poor women and ethnic minority children in the two project communes. The main activities of the project include: Enhancing knowledge and skills for women in developing agricultural and non-agricultural production models. Promoting sustainable livelihoods based on non-timber forest products. Improving access to high-nutrition and safe food sources. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Pham Dung, MCNV Chief of Representative Office in Vietnam, affirmed that Quang Tri is one of the localities with the longest and most enduring cooperation relationship with MCNV in Vietnam. He also shared MCNV’s priority directions for the coming period. Accordingly, MCNV will focus on supporting the development of effective livelihood models for women in ethnic minority regions, aligned with the requirements for sustainable development, climate change adaptation, and promoting the community’s role in managing indigenous resources. Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Quang Tri province, Mr.Thai Huu Lieu, showed appreciation to MCNV for the organization’s unwavering support to Quang Tri province. He expressed confidence that the project activities will help improve food security and contribute to enhancing the quality of life for ethnic minority communities, especially poor women in the mountainous areas of Quang Tri province. Following the signing ceremony, MCNV will continue to coordinate with in-charge divisions of the Department of Foreign Affairs and relevant provincial agencies to finalize the Project Document for official approval from the competent authorities as regulated, and simultaneously prepare for implementation immediately after the Project is approved./.