Dong Ha, Quang Tri, Vietnam – Project RENEW is excited to announce an expansion of our disability support services in central Vietnam.

On August 16, 2024, RENEW joined forces with the Alliance for All Inclusion (AAI) to sign a cooperation agreement for “Project Inclusion One.” This USAID-funded initiative will continue improving the lives of people with disabilities in Quang Tri, Quang Nam, and Thua Thien Hue provinces.

RENEW will receive $306,338 as part of the AAI to enhance rehabilitation, care, and community support systems. Our goal is to improve access to quality care and raise awareness about disability inclusion.

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with AAI to make a significant difference,” said Nguyen Hieu Trung, RENEW Coordination Manager.

Project RENEW is a comprehensive model addressing the legacy of war through:

• Explosive Ordnance Clearance: Working with Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam to clear landmines and unexploded ordnance.
• Risk Education: Raising awareness about the dangers of UXO.
• Victim Assistance/Disability Support: Supporting UXO survivors and people with disabilities with recovery and rebuilding.

By combining these efforts with our disability support work, we’re creating a safer and more inclusive future for all.

Tran Van Giang, a 65-year-old resident of Hai Hung Commune, Hai Lang District, is one of 1,214 people with disabilities benefiting from Project Inclusion One since 2022. Losing a leg to a landmine in his youth, Giang has received an artificial limb and a kit of Do It Yourself tools through the project. “This support has restored my mobility and empowered me to help my neighbors,” said Giang.

Help us spread the word about the challenges faced by people with disabilities in Vietnam. Share this story on social media and use the hashtag #InclusionForAll. Together, we can create a more inclusive society for everyone.

The Project “Improvement of living conditions of disabled persons in provinces heavily sprayed with Agent Orange Project” implemented in the three provinces of Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, and Quang Nam (Project Inclusion One) is funded by the USAID Vietnam, with National Action Center for Toxic Chemicals and Environment Treatment (NACCET) under Ministry of National Defense being the responsible organization through the Center for Creative Initiatives in Health and Population (CCIHP).