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Dear donor, We are happy to share the news that MCNV has launched a new program in Quang Tri, Vietnam: the PRO-POOR project. Together with local partners, we will support impoverished women from ethnic minority groups in building stronger, more sustainable livelihoods. The first 50 women have already been selected. Through the program, women gain access to agricultural knowledge, seeds, livestock, and start-up capital. They also learn how to market their products more effectively and build a more stable income. At the same time, we focus on healthy nutrition for women and young children. Our goal is ambitious: for 300 women to increase their income by at least 20%, for families to have access to more varied food, and for food shortages during the lean season to be reduced. We also aim to ensure that 90% of young children have access to nutritious school meals. Around 1,000 family members will benefit directly. We love continuing the work we excel at! MCNV has been working in Quang Tri since 1968 to improve livelihoods, nutrition, and sustainable development. With PRO-POOR, we are building on that wealth of experience and on initiatives that have already proven successful in collaboration with local communities. Thanks to your commitment, we can help vulnerable women and their families become more self-reliant and resilient, step by step. Thank you very much for your support! Best regards from Dong Ha, Nguyen Thanh Tung                            Nguyen Thi Lan Phuong Program Coordinator                          Financial Manager

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Under the support of the Inclusion IIb project, 28 healthcare workers from Gia Lai and Quang Ngai province have completed two 9-month basic training courses in Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech and Language Therapy (SALT). The graduation ceremony, held on August 27, 2026, was attended by Dr. Le Quang Hung – Director of the Gia Lai Department of Health, Dr. Do Ngoc Hoa – Deputy Director of the Quang Ngai Department of Health, Dr.Pham Thi Cam Hung – Vice Rector of Hai Duong Medical Technical University (HMTU), Dr.Vu Dinh Tuyen – Head of the Department of Training Management, HMTU, HMTU lecturers and leader from the Quy Nhon Hospital of Traditional Medicine and Rehabilitation, representatives from MCNV, and all 28 course participants. Organized by MCNV in partnership with Hai Duong Medical Technical University under the Inclusion IIb Project, the courses blended online theoretical instruction with hands-on clinical practice. At the ceremony, trainees reflected on their learning journey and shared their plans for the future. “These nine months have been a deeply meaningful journey. Step by step, we mastered the core principles and practices of OT—from patient assessment and intervention planning to guiding patients through activities of daily living and social reintegration. Every patient has unique needs; being an OT practitioner takes clinical skills, patience, and true empathy. While this course has ended, it marks the beginning of a new chapter as we put these skills into practice to elevate patient care.”  (Mr. Nguyen Quoc Toan, Vinh Thanh Medical Center, Gia Lai Province — OT Class Representative) “Moving forward, we are committed to applying these newly acquired skills directly to our clinical work. We look forward to sharing knowledge with our colleagues, guiding families through home-based care, and joining multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams across healthcare facilities and community programs.”  (Dr.Nguyen Thi Quyen, Ngoc Hoi Area General Hospital, Quang Ngai Province – SALT Class Representative) Beyond applying their new competencies to daily practice, the graduates expressed a strong drive to pursue advanced training in the future. Their goal remains clear: to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services that empower patients to live independently, rebuild confidence, and fully reintegrate into their communities. About the Inclusion IIb Project: Donor: United States Government Project Owner: National Action Centre for Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Treatment (NACCET) Managing Partner: Humanity & Inclusion Vietnam (HI) Implementing Partner: MCNV is one of the implementing partners, responsible for rehabilitation workforce capacity building activities

The second cohort of Bachelor in Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) and the third cohort of Bachelor in Occupational Therapy (OT) graduated from Hai Duong Medical Technical University (HMTU) today (August 12, 2026). Mr. Pham Dung, Chief of MCNV Representative Office, attended the ceremony. (From the left) HMTU new cohorts of BSALT and BOT graduates receive congratulatory gifts from Mr.Pham Dung, Chief of MCNV Representative Office. With funding from the U.S. Government via Humanity & Inclusion Vietnam and VietHealth, MCNV supported the university during the 2015–2022 period to develop its faculty to master’s degree level and above, design curricula, compile training materials, provide equipment, implement Bachelor of Rehabilitation Technology degree programs specializing in OT and SALT, and build professional networks for these two disciplines. From 2023 to the present, MCNV has maintained its support for partner universities, including HMTU, in consolidating their OT and SALT Bachelor programs (in collaboration with technical partner Trinh Foundation Australia). From having no formal degree programs in these two fields prior to 2015, HMTU has now successfully graduated 3 cohorts of OT students and 2 cohorts of SALT students, totaling 65 bachelor’s degree holders. In February 2026, the Bachelor of OT program was officially approved as meeting the educational standards of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). “What I appreciated most during my OT studies was the dedicated guidance from our lecturers—from clearly explaining core OT concepts and detailing advanced specialized knowledge, to sharing reference materials and clinical expertise. We also received incredibly practical support from MCNV across many areas, including clinical practice equipment, workshops, short courses, and highly beneficial professional development sessions with local and international experts.” (Le Thi Phuong Anh, BOT, Top Graduating Student (Class of 2026) “With support from MCNV, we had the opportunity to learn and complete clinical placements alongside SALT experts from Australia. Throughout this process, we gained clinical skills, learned how to communicate effectively with patients and their families, set therapeutic goals, and tailor intervention plans to meet each individual’s needs!” (Le Thi Thu Uyen, BSALT, Top Graduating Student (Class of 2026) MCNV is proud to witness the continued growth of these OT and SALT cohorts, marking yet another milestone in the education and development of these emerging disciplines. *Earlier, on August 11, 2026, the 2nd Rehabilitation Scientific Conference (Academic Year 2026–2027) was organized by the HMTU Faculty of Rehabilitation. Mr. Pham Dung, Country Director of MCNV Vietnam, attended the event as the Chief Judge. At the event, 11 high-quality presentations across 3 core disciplines (PT, OT, and SALT) were delivered through oral presentations and poster sessions.These presentations stem from rigorous academic research and clinical internships completed at key hospitals, including 108 Military Central Hospital, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi Rehabilitation Hospital, and Hai Duong Rehabilitation Hospital. A wide variety of rehabilitation research topics were presented, focusing on patients with neck and shoulder syndrome, lumbar disc herniation, stroke patients and their caregivers, speech disorders, aphasia, and communication characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder and cerebral palsy, among others./.