Action month for the elderly

10/9/2017 - 8:08:26 AM

There are more than 10 million elderly people in Vietnam accounting for 11% of its population. Caring for and promoting social security policies for the elderly are priorities in the Action Month for the Elderly from September 25 to October 31.

This year’s Action Month for the Elderly focuses on helping lonely and disadvantaged elderly people. Movements mobilizing the public to care for the elderly and recognize their role and contributions to society have been carried out nationwide at all levels.
A number of Elderly Clubs have been set up to encourage the elderly to participate in sports, cultural, and mutual support activities.

Dam Huu Dac, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Elderly Association said "One of the Association’s activities is to benefit from the wisdom of elderly people. There are more than 70,000 Elderly Clubs nationwide involving 3 million people.

Through culture and sport activities they improve their health. The elderly are encouraged to participate in social activities including environmental protection and rural development.”

Dak Lak province recently presented 800 gifts worth US$17,000 to local elders. Elderly Associations have organized cultural and sports activities.

Nguyen Cong Chinh, Head of the Elderly Association of Buon Ma Thuot city said "We organized a city sport festival that involved 700 athletes in four sports: Chinese chess, badminton, table tennis, and taichi. We raised funds to help disadvantaged elderly people.”

The Elderly Association of Tuyen Quang province organized medical exams and consultation for local elderly people, particularly social policy beneficiaries and disadvantaged elders.

Source: VOV

Signing a cooperation agreement to create a labor source in the province to work abroad for a limited period of time

At HANOI JVC Training Center (Hanoi), the Farmers’s Support Center, the Provincial Farmers' Union and VTC1 International Development joint Stock Company recently held a signing ceremony for a cooperation agreement to link consulting and create the labor resources working abroad for a limited period of time.

Continuously improving the quality of education

In recent years, the education career in Yen Thuy district has changed positively. The school facilities have newly been built and the quality of education has improved.

Action Month for Gender Equality launched in Hoa Binh

The Board for Women's Advancement of Hoa Binh province on November 11 officially launched the Action Month for Gender Equality, focusing on preventing and addressing gender-based violence. As part of the event, a special talk was held on the theme of sharing household work for a happy family. The event drew 300 delegates, including Nguyen Van Toan, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the provincial Board for Women's Advancement.

Hoa Binh promotes family values, human standards in new era

The people in Hoa Binh province are aware of the need to build and preserve the cultural traditions and unique customs of their communities, especially those related to ethnic identities and family values which serve as foundation for a vibrant, tradition-rich Hoa Binh, enriching community life. In recent years, the province’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have paid heed to building and developing family values and fostering human standards in the new era.

Festival of great national solidarity, culture held in Da Bac district

The festival of great national solidarity and culture in 2024 was held at the communal house of Da Bac district on November 5. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and leaders of departments and sectors attended the event.

Da Bac district actively responds to patriotic emulation movements

The Labor Federation of Da Bac district has focused on protecting workers' rights while actively participating in patriotic emulation movements to enhance the creativity and productivity of the local workforces across agencies, organisations and enterprises.