In recognition for MCNV’s significant contribution to Vietnam, the organization has been honored with a prestigious Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister. The award, presented on the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 2025), places MCNV among a group of eight international NGOs to receive this prestigious award.
(Video made from photos contributed by the Economics and Urban News/Action Aid)
The award was presented at a special event titled “Meeting and Tribute to International Friends,” co-hosted by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ceremony drew over 100 distinguished guests, including several government officials: Mr. Do Van Chien, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee; Mr. Le Hoai Trung, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Mr. Phan Anh Son, President of the VUFO.
Government Officials and representatives of international NGOs and individual friends at the ceremony. Photo: Quang Vinh/Tien Phong News
In his speech, Mr. Do Van Chien reflected on the vital role of international support in Vietnam’s history, noting, “During the period of national reconstruction, our international friends helped us build numerous infrastructure projects, including factories, schools, and hospitals, making a positive contribution to Vietnam’s development.”
The Certificate of Merit presented to MCNV recognizes the substantial contribution of the organization to Vietnam through different periods, from the struggle for national independence and reunification to the country’s current path of sustainable development and global integration.
The Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister is a testament to our contributions over a significant part of Vietnam’s 80-year journey which we’ve been a part of since 1968. This recognition inspires us to strengthen our commitment to Vietnam even further.
Mr.Do Van Chien, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, delivers his speech. Photo: VUFO.
On this occasion, MCNV would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Government of Vietnam, ministries, agencies, local authorities, partners, and especially the people of Vietnam, and the people of Vietnam for their trust and collaboration in over 57 years.
Let’s celebrate this milestone of MCNV via this video attached which highlighted the ceremony and in particular, the Certificate of Merit, which prominently features our full, original name: Medisch Comité Nederland – Vietnam.
MCNV’ s accomplishments would not have been possible without the tireless dedication of thousands of MCNV’s cherished colleagues and friends. Whether you are currently with MCNV or were a part of our journey in the past, your contributions are an inseparable and eternal part of our endeavors and a continuous source of inspiration for our future.
Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your contributions, your attention, and the inspiration you provide to MCNV. We wish you all the very best and look forward to sharing with you more positive news in the time to come!
On this occasion, let’s look at some of the key contribution of MCNV to Vietnam since 1968:
- 1968-1975: Emergency aid:
- 1977: Construction of the first General Hospital for Quang Tri:
- 1980s: National-scale tuberculosis and malaria prevention program.
- 1990s – Present: Social Inclusion, Health Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Livelihoods and Value Chain Development
Social Inclusion & Health Development:
Home-based Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation
Providing orthosis device to person with disability
Livelihoods and Value Chain Development & Climate Change Adaptation
Mushroom plantation to generate income for poor women
Indigenous tree (tung tree) plantation.
Bamboo straw making – livelihood for people of ethnic minorities.
Disaster Relief Support:
