Community Loreto Vietnam launches Leaders for Change competition The Saigon Times Daily Wednesday, Aug 22, 2018,12:59 (GMT+7) Loreto Vietnam launches Leaders for Change competition The Saigon Times Daily Businessman Phillip Nguyen has been named Loreto Vietnam’s official ambassador and will serve the Australian non-governmental organization as spokesperson until the end of 2019 - PHOTO: COURTESY OF LORETO VIETNAM HCMC - Loreto Vietnam and Phillip Nguyen, the organization’s new ambassador for 2018-2019, have launched the Loreto Leaders for Change competition at RMIT University Vietnam, which is part of their efforts to address inequality in access to education in Vietnam’s most underprivileged communities. Taking part in the competition, RMIT students will raise fund for Loreto Vietnam for the chance to run alongside Phillip in the 2018 BBGV Charity Fun Run, as well as win a pair of Nike React shoes and … [Read more...] about Loreto Vietnam launches Leaders for Change competition
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Draft amended Youth Law discussed with relevant demographic
Scheduled for consideration at the National Assembly’s eighth meeting, the bill will continue to fully institutionalize the Party’s guidelines on youth, particularly Resolution No.25-NQ/CP on strengthening Party leadership on youth work in the period of industrialization and modernization. At the event Michael Croft, UNESCO’s Head of Office in Vietnam and Vice Chair of the Thematic Group on Adolescents and Youth of UN in Vietnam, said the involvement of young people in law-building is a practical way to ensure that their demands are met in the new regulations. He said that building youth consultation groups and discussions with the Government are important steps and a mechanism to ensure youth participation in the development process and in assessing youth-related projects. He said the One UN in Vietnam is committed to supporting the Vietnamese government and partners to ensure youths’ opportunities and rights. Vu Van An, a student from the Ho … [Read more...] about Draft amended Youth Law discussed with relevant demographic
Draft revised Youth Law discussed with relevant demographic
At the event (Source: Internet) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Home Affairs, the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, and the United Nations in Vietnam held a workshop in Hanoi on August 10 with young people to discuss the draft revised Youth Law. Scheduled for consideration at the National Assembly’s eighth meeting, the bill will continue to fully institutionalise the Party’s guidelines on youth, particularly Resolution No.25-NQ/CP on strengthening Party leadership on youth work in the period of industrialisation and modernisation. Michael Croft, UNESCO’s Head of Office in Vietnam and Vice Chair of the Thematic Group on Adolescents and Youth of UN in Vietnam, said the involvement of young people in law-building is a practical way to ensure that their demands are met in the new regulations. He said that building youth consultation groups and discussions with the Government are important steps and a mechanism to ensure youth … [Read more...] about Draft revised Youth Law discussed with relevant demographic
UNDP, Citi Foundation support innovation, startups in Vietnam
A corner of Ho Chi Minh City - which is expected to be a startup centre in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The UN Development Programme (UNDP), Citi Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) jointly organised a diagnostic workshop on the state of the social impact startup ecosystem in Hanoi on June 15. In his opening remarks, MOST Deputy Minister Tran Van Tung said sustainable development is one of the important orientations in the country’s socio-economic development. “Social impact businesses both make profit and have a positive effect on the community. And with their ability to adapt and replicate quickly around the world, these innovative businesses are the best models to tackle social challenges, create social impact, and accelerate the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” he said. “A vibrant startup ecosystem and skilling are key to unleashing the creative energies of youth in meeting the most … [Read more...] about UNDP, Citi Foundation support innovation, startups in Vietnam
More than 500 youths join Vietnam-China border friendship exchange
At the third border youth friendship exchange programme betweem Vietnamese and Chinese children (Photo: VNA) Lang Son (VNA) – Some 500 youths of the northern mountainous province of Lang Son and 54 others from China’s Guangxi province joined in the third border youth friendship exchange programme which began at Huu Nghi (friendship) International Border Gate on May 14. The two-day event aims to enhance friendship between the two Parties and States as well as authorities of the two provinces, said Deputy Secretary of the provincial Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Dinh Thi Anh at the opening ceremony. The programme offers opportunities to youths of both sides to bolster mutual understanding, Anh said, noting that the programme also helps local children popularise their hometown’s land and people. Meanwhile, secretary of the communist youth league of Guangxi province’s Chongzuo city Yang Zhi Ling hoped that the youths will continue to treasure and contribute … [Read more...] about More than 500 youths join Vietnam-China border friendship exchange