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In Vietnam, children from ethnic minority bear the brunt of under-nutrition

More than 60 young people from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea came together to connect, exchange ideas, and share climate initiatives at the event “Vietnam–Korea Youth Acting Green for a Shared Future.”

As children in Vietnam prepare to head back to school, many face safety risks due to damaged infrastructure after floods. Save the Children.

Summary of Save the Children in Vietnam’s activities and achievements.

Floods in Thailand and Vietnam have damaged more than 900 schools across both countries, leaving children out of classes

Save the Children press release on floods in Vietnam that have killed at least 27 children

The nationwide “Not Alone – Together for Online Safety” campaign concluded in January 2026, marking a year-long effort to promote a safer digital environment for children and adolescents in Vietnam. As a campaign partner, Save the Children contributed to raising awareness, strengthening digital skills, and empowering children to protect themselves online, while continuing to work with partners to build a safe, inclusive, and trustworthy digital space for all children.

About 73,900 households in Vietnam’s Mekong River Delta have limited access to fresh water following a weeks-long heatwave. Save the Children.

In Vietnam, where 99.5% of children are exposed to multiple climate and environmental shocks (UNICEF, 2023), climate change is already threatening children’s learning, health and safety. Yet climate change education remains unevenly implemented and often theoretical.Save the Children in Vietnam is advancing a child-centered, system-integrated approach that enable children to adopt green behaviors and climate resilient practices daily through the development and digitization of contextualized learning materials, teacher capacity building, and structured student participation mechanisms. The approach also strengthens experiential learning through a Climate Change Education Center and connects classrooms with ecosystem restoration and community resilience efforts.In 2025, 13,660 children engaged in climate education initiatives, with 258 youth leading climate campaigns. Evidence shows measurable gains in knowledge and sustained climate-friendly practices, underscoring Save the Children’s role in shaping scalable, policy-aligned climate education that empowers children to contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable future.

On 23–24 April 2026, Save the Children Vietnam participated in the Climate Change Education Forum of Shanghai Climate Week 2026, with the support of Save the Children China.

On January 13th 2026, the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, in collaboration with Save the Children, the Gia Lai Red Cross, and local authorities, launched a cash assistance programme to support families with children affected by Storm No. 13 and recent floods.

From Thailand to Vietnam and Nepal, we support LGBTQ+ children to speak out against discrimination, persecution and violence. To mark PRIDE month, we spoke to four young activists who are blazing a rainbow trail for LGBTQ+ children across Asia.

In late March 2026, Save the Children, together with partners, convened the Year 1 Review and Year 2 Planning Meeting for the “Innovative Finance for Ecosystem-Based Enterprise Development in Vietnam” project in Da Nang and Ca Mau.

Climate change is increasingly impacting children’s lives and learning. In this context, climate change education should go beyond simply delivering knowledge; it needs to help children understand, experience, and gradually take action within their own environments.

“Even when my shop was still very small, I wanted it to mean more than just a place to sell candles. Peace isn’t something to keep for yourself, it grows when it is shared”...

The youth group Green Chenh Venh represented Viet Nam at the Generation Hope Goals Final Event during the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) in Bangkok.

A new ‘Girls Unstoppable’ programme has its sights on freeing up girls from chores and care work and getting them into girls clubs.

On 24 April 2026, the Award Ceremony of the “Students with Cyber Security 2026” competition was held, marking the conclusion of a meaningful journey to strengthen students’ awareness and skills in staying safe online.

A powerful new photography exhibition documenting the lives of children experiencing conflict and crisis

For World Humanitarian Day we share the stories of Sheila, Kimberly, Yasmeen and Joy. As children they were supported by Save the Children. Now, they all work with us to build a better future for and with the children of today.

In late 2025, more than 5,000 students from 150 classes in Lao Cai expressed their inner worlds through vibrant posters in the “Nurturing Positive Emotions” competition, initiated by the core student groups supported by Save the Children.

From 27–30 January 2026, Save the Children organized the Outcome Harvesting Learning Event under the “Girls Unstoppable” project in Hanoi.

How can communities improve their livelihoods while also protecting the ecosystems they depend on?

In Dien Bien, Vietnam, the “Vui Đọc Cùng Em” (Happy Read) app - supported by structured teacher training and practical handbooks - is being effectively integrated into classrooms to enhance Vietnamese literacy and modernize teaching in line with the national curriculum.

The risk of child labour remains widespread in global supply chains, according to a new study by Save the Children

To save the future, we must make history now

Girls in Asia-Pacific face increasing risk of violence, abuse and exploitation following COVID-19 lockdown measures

On February 5th 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Association for the Protection of Children’s Rights, in collaboration with Save the Children in Vietnam and relevant municipal departments, organized the Ho Chi Minh City Children’s Forum 2026 under the theme “For a Safe and Friendly Online Environment for Children.”

A protracted drought across large swathes of the Philippines is impacting over 900,000 families

Eco Sentinels has developed floating agricultural beds for salt-tolerant crops, supporting resilient farming against climate challenges such as rising soil salinity and flooding that threaten food security in coastal areas.

The UN 2030 goals mean little if we can't fix the refugee crisis

Every Last Child - the world's invisible children

When we returned to Chieng hamlet, Yen The commune, Bac Ninh province on a quiet January afternoon in 2026, Ms. Luyen was still pedaling her old bicycle along the village road, collecting scrap metal, just as she had done for years. Her body remained fragile, her steps uneven. But this time, her smile felt lighter.

CHILDREN HIT BY CLIMATE CRISES IN ASIA ILLUSTRATE THEIR FEARS IN ART CONTEST AT COP26

Coronavirus Crisis Highlights Need for Child Benefits Globally

Dengue Fever: At least 5 million cases and 5,500 deaths in horror year