For many years, we’ve made a real difference together in the lives of people in Vietnam. Thanks to ongoing commitment and perseverance from our donors and other sponsors, countless families have been able to make a fresh start. Now, it’s time to take the next step.
In January 2026, a new three-year program will launch in Quang Tri province. In this remote region, the majority of families live in poverty, often with little hope for improvement. Our focus will be on 300 households in the villages of Huong Phung and Huong Lap — families from ethnic minority communities with limited access to jobs, education, or healthcare.
The challenges are real, but so are the opportunities. Thanks to the experience gained from previous initiatives like PROSPER (a forestry program in Quang Tri) and BIJPO (creating jobs and income for the poorest women in Phu Yen), we know where the strength lies: in the people themselves, in working together, and in making the most of local resources such as bamboo, rattan, honey, medicinal herbs, and other valuable forest products.
We are building on a strong foundation
This new program will offer 300 households intensive support to develop and strengthen small-scale farming, along with additional income-generating activities such as sustainable harvesting of forest products, animal husbandry, cultivation of medicinal plants, and processing and selling local goods.
This will always be done in close collaboration with local partners and village communities, ensuring the approach truly meets the needs and opportunities of the region.
The program is sustainable, inclusive, and built on lessons learned from past success. As a result, families can not only increase their income, but also gradually move towards more independence and a stable, dignified life.
Help 300 Households Build a Self-Reliant Future
As a committed supporter, you know how MCNV works: practical, thoughtful, and always in close cooperation with the people involved. This new program follows the same path — giving families in Huong Phung and Huong Lap the opportunity to build their own income and escape the cycle of poverty. It’s a proven approach — offering fresh hope to a region that still urgently needs support.
Preparations are already in full swing. To be ready to start in January, we need some additional financial space.
Every extra donation, big or small, gives these families a real chance at a better future.
Thank you so much for your support — past, present, and hopefully, in the future as well.
With warm regards,
Karin Vlug
