On the 20th anniversary of AeA's operations in Vietnam, held in Hanoi on December 20, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) awarded a certificate of merit from the VUFO Presidium to recognize the organization's positive contributions in supporting educational development in Vietnam from 2003 to 2023.
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| Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of VUFO (right) awarded the certificate of merit from the VUFO Presidium to the representative of AeA (Photo: Dinh Hoa). |
At the celebration, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations said: thatAeA is a French organization with persistent activities in Vietnam, mainly in the field of education. This is always one of the priorities of the government and the people of Vietnam. AeA's contributions are demonstrated through the lives that have been improved and the educational opportunities that have been given.
During its operation, AeA has built a positive cooperative relationship with local authorities. The organization's projects are highly appreciated by Vietnamese beneficiaries and partners. Through that, AeA contributes to promoting people-to-people relations between Vietnam and France.
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| Nguyen Vu Linh introduces his products at AeA's 20th Anniversary of operations in Vietnam (Photo: Dinh Hoa). |
AeA has been operating in Vietnam since 2003 to develop sustainable education projects, thereby improving life quality for disadvantaged children and youth of ethnic minorities. AeA's projects cover child care and education, improving educational access and quality, livelihood education, vocational training, and business idea support.
Nguyen Vu Linh (30 years old, lives in Thoi Son commune, Tinh Bien district, An Giang province), owner of a workshop that produces souvenirs from palm leaves, wood, and bamboo toothpicks, said: "I was introduced to AeA by the Center for Youth startups in An Giang. Not only did they support me with money to invest in my workshop, they have helped to introduce my products to potential customers."
Linh established his workshop in 2019, when he could only afford a computer and a mini laser carving machine. With the money he earned from selling products, Linh he gradually invested in more equipment. In 2023, he received the support of VND 30 million from AeA, which he spent on a new dryer. The new machine helps dry materials faster and more effectively, resulting in higher quantity and better quality of products.
