“I hope this season goes well, with healthy and fast-growing shrimps… Thanks to the support of shrimp and crab seedlings, my family has a better chance to make a living,” shared a resident of Tam Giang Commune, Cà Mau, with a bright smile.
In shrimp ponds where young mangroves are beginning to take root, new batches of shrimp seedlings are being released - bringing renewed hope for more stable and sustainable livelihoods. This support comes from the My Forest Child project, which works alongside local communities to improve income while protecting the natural environment.
Photo: Youth holding newly supported shrimp seedlings with smile of hope.
Beyond immediate economic benefits, the initiative contributes to restoring and maintaining the delicate balance between shrimp farming and mangrove ecosystems. By integrating sustainable practices into local livelihoods, communities are better equipped to adapt to climate challenges and secure their future.
Photo: Shrimp seedlings acclimate to pond water before release.
Through the My Forest Child project, Save the Children has supported households in Tam Giang commune with a combination of technical training, access to quality shrimp post-larvae, and mangrove planting within shrimp ponds. These efforts aim to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods at the community level while promoting long-term environmental sustainability.
By January 2026, the project had achieved significant results:
352 households across 9 hamlets trained on shrimp–mangrove farming techniques
18 million shrimp post-larvae provided to local families
202 households supported with quality shrimp seedlings
54 households supported to plant mangroves inside shrimp ponds
Nearly 98,000 mangrove trees planted
Together, these efforts are not only improving livelihoods today but also laying the foundation for a more resilient and sustainable future for coastal communities in Cà Mau.
