Latest news 6/04/2026 at 3:31 pm
Parent–Child Bonding Day at Adiana Vietnam Shoes Co., Ltd.: Strengthening Connections, Sharing Love
On the morning of March 29, at Ha Lung Thuong Community Cultural House, Thanh Hoa province, the “Parent–Child Bonding Day” was organized for families of workers at Adiana Vietnam Shoes Co., Ltd. with children aged 10–18. The program was organized by the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) in collaboration with the Vietnam […]
6/04/2026 at 3:22 pm
Parent–Child Bonding Day at Kim Viet Vietnam Shoes Co., Ltd.: When Tears Speak What Words Cannot
Family love is not always expressed in words. For many worker families, where time is fragmented by shift work and livelihood pressures, affection is often shown through quiet, everyday actions. At the “Parent–Child Bonding Day” held at Kim Viet Vietnam Shoes Co., Ltd., however, those emotions were given a chance to be named and shared. […]
6/04/2026 at 3:15 pm
CAN THO CITY MOBILIZES THE ENTIRE HEALTH SYSTEM TO IMPLEMENT CAREGIVER SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM
On March 26, 2026, the Can Tho City Center for Disease Control (CDC) organized a Quarter 1 review meeting on the implementation of the program “Promoting holistic early childhood development through positive parenting interventions” (EM-THRIVE) in Can Tho City. This was the first regular coordination meeting with the participation of the Department of Health (DoH), […]
6/04/2026 at 2:45 pm
Lam Dong (formerly Binh Thuan): Monitoring the Implementation of the EM-THRIVE Program Integrated with Expanded Immunization Sessions at Commune/Ward Level
Over four days, from March 23 to 26, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with the Lam Dong Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC) (formerly Binh Thuan province), conducted monitoring visits to 22 Commune Health Stations across the province on the implementation of the EM-THRIVE program integrated with the […]
6/04/2026 at 2:40 pm
Lam Dong (formerly Binh Thuan): Meeting to Prepare for Monitoring and Supporting the Implementation of EM-THRIVE Program Activities
On the afternoon of March 24, 2026, the Lam Dong Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC) (formerly Binh Thuan province), in collaboration with the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), held a meeting to prepare for monitoring and supporting the implementation of EM-THRIVE program activities integrated with the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) […]
6/04/2026 at 2:13 pm
Parent-Child Bonding Day at Venus Shoe Vietnam Co., Ltd.: A Vibrant Experience at the Factory for Workers’ Families
On March 22, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Federation of Labour, organized the program “Parent-Child Bonding Day” at Venus Shoe Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Thanh Hoa), with the participation of nearly 100 workers and their children aged […]
6/04/2026 at 2:07 pm
Training for Commune Health Workers on the “Positive Parenting Skills” Program in Can Tho City (Formerly Soc Trang) – Class 2 and 3
On March 11–12, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with the Can Tho Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC), organized training courses for commune health workers at My Xuyen Health Centre and Vinh Chau Health Centre. The activity was implemented as part of the EM-THRIVE project, “Enabling Ethnic Minority […]
6/04/2026 at 10:19 am
Training for Commune Health Workers on the “Positive Parenting Skills ” Program in Can Tho City (Formerly Soc Trang)
On March 9–10, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with the Can Tho Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC), organized a training course for commune health workers at the My Xuyen Regional Health Centre. The training team included four provincial-level instructors from the Can Tho CDC (formerly Soc Trang), […]
6/04/2026 at 10:02 am
Parent-Child Bonding Day at Sakurai Vietnam Co., Ltd.: Spreading Family Values During Women’s Recognition Month
On March 8, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Federation of Labour, organized a Parent-Child Bonding Day combined with a seminar celebrating International Women’s Day at Sakurai Vietnam Co., Ltd. in Thanh Hoa Province. The activity was […]
6/04/2026 at 9:54 am
Parent-Child Bonding Day at Aleron Co., Ltd.: When Workers’ Families Have Time to Connect and Reflect
On February 22, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Federation of Labour, organized a Parent-Child Bonding Day at Aleron Co., Ltd. in Thanh Hoa Province. The activity was implemented as part of the No-VAC Project, “Together for […]
3/04/2026 at 4:05 pm
Supporting Families of Children with Disabilities: Home Visits and In-Home Rehabilitation Technical Support
On January 21, 2026, the Thuy An Centre for Rehabilitation of People with Disabilities launched the activity “Visiting disadvantaged families of children with disabilities.” This activity is part of Component 4 of the initiative “Supporting families of children with disabilities to care for their children at home,” a global initiative by the International Social Service […]
3/04/2026 at 12:03 pm
Parent-Child Bonding Day at Ivory Co., Ltd.: Working Parents Learn to Listen to and Support Their Teenage Children
Nearly 100 parents—who are union members and workers—and their children aged 10–18 participated in the Parent-Child Bonding Day at Ivory Co., Ltd. in Thanh Hoa Province on February 1, 2026. This activity is organized by The Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh […]
3/04/2026 at 11:48 am
Parent-Child Bonding Day at THN Automotive Systems Co., Ltd.: Spreading Love and Connecting Families of Industrial Zone Workers
On February 1, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Federation of Labour, organized a Parent-Child Bonding Day at THN Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. in Thanh Hoa Province. The activity was implemented as part of the No-VAC Project, […]
3/04/2026 at 11:44 am
Training for Commune Health Workers under the EM-THRIVE Program in Can Tho City (Soc Trang Area)
Immediately after completing the Provincial/City-level Training of Trainers (TOT) course from January 28–30, 2026, six selected instructors conducted a three-day training course for commune/ward-level health workers from February 2–4, 2026 in Can Tho City (Soc Trang area). The activity was implemented as part of the EM-THRIVE project, “Enabling Ethnic Minority (EM) and Rural Children From […]
3/04/2026 at 11:39 am
Technical Meeting with Supervisors of the EM-THRIVE Program at the Can Tho City Center for Disease Control (CDC)
On the afternoon of February 3, 2026, the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) and the Can Tho City Center for Disease Control (CDC) held a technical debriefing meeting to review the findings from the supportive supervision visits to Commune Health Stations (CHSs) conducted earlier the same day in Can Tho. Participants from […]
3/04/2026 at 11:34 am
Supervising the Positive Parenting Skills Training Sessions in Can Tho City
On the morning of February 3, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with the Can Tho City Centre for Disease Control (CDC), conducted a monitoring visit to positive parenting skills training sessions at Commune Health Stations across Can Tho City. The activity was implemented as part of the EM-THRIVE […]
3/04/2026 at 11:04 am
Parents Stand by and Understand Their Children: Parent–Child Bonding Day at TCE JEANS Co., Ltd.
On January 25, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Federation of Labour, organized the Parent–Child Bonding Day at TCE JEANS Co., Ltd. (Hoang Hoa District, Thanh Hoa Province), with the participation of nearly 100 parents who are […]
3/04/2026 at 10:58 am
When Love Is Expressed in Words: Parent–Child Bonding Day at Annora Shoe Co., Ltd.
On January 25, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Federation of Labour, organized the Parent–Child Bonding Day at Annora Shoe Company, Nghi Son Economic Zone (Thanh Hoa Province). The program attracted nearly 100 parents who are union […]
3/04/2026 at 10:43 am
Children Open Up and Share – Parents Listen and Understand: Positive Feedback from the Parent–Child Bonding Day at Alivia Shoe Co., Ltd.
On January 25, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Federation of Labour, organized the Parent–Child Bonding Day at Alivia Shoe Co., Ltd. (Thieu Hoa District, Thanh Hoa Province), with the participation of nearly 100 parents who are […]
3/04/2026 at 9:43 am
Listening – Understanding – Loving: Parent–Child Bonding Day at S&H Vina Co., Ltd., Thanh Hoa
On January 18, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Federation of Labour, organized the Parent–Child Bonding Day at S&H Vina Co., Ltd. (Thanh Hoa), attracting nearly 100 parents who are union members and workers, along with their […]
12/02/2026 at 11:28 am
CAN THO – MEETING TO REVIEW THE PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
On 27 January 2026, at the Soc Trang Regional Centre for Disease Control, Can Tho City, a meeting was held to review the progress of implementation of the EM-THRIVE Early Childhood Development Project in “Early Childhood Development” programme for 2025 in two components – the Kinh ethnic area (former Can Tho) and the Khmer ethnic area (former Soc […]
12/02/2026 at 11:17 am
QUANG NINH – SUPERVISING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EM-THRIVE PROGRAMME INTEGRATED WITH EXPANDED PROGRAMME ON IMMUNIZATION (EPI) SESSIONS AT COMMUNE/WARD LEVEL
On 23 and 24 January 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Quang Ninh Provincial Centre for Disease Control, conducted supervision of the implementation of the programme “Promoting the holistic development of children through training in positive parenting skills in five provinces and cities of Vietnam” (EM-THRIVE) integrated […]
12/02/2026 at 11:02 am
QUANG NINH – REVIEW MEETING ON EM-THRIVE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR 2026-2027
On the afternoon of 22 January 2026 at the meeting hall of the Quang Ninh Provincial Centre for Disease Control, a meeting took place with two main agenda items: 1. Summarizing the activities of the “Promoting the holistic development of children through training in positive parenting skills in five provinces and cities of Vietnam” (EM-THRIVE) […]
12/02/2026 at 10:53 am
SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT FOR PROVINCIAL TRAINERS IN TRAINING COMMUNE HEALTH WORKERS ON THE EM-THRIVE PROGRAMME IN MEO VAC AND QUAN BA COMMUNES, TUYEN QUANG PROVINCE
From 19 to 24 January 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with the Tuyen Quang Provincial Department of Health, organized two training courses for 40 Commune Health Workers from four communes: Meo Vac, Dong Van, Quan Ba, and Yen Minh on the programme “Promoting the holistic development of children […]
12/02/2026 at 10:44 am
LAM DONG CONTINUES TO IMPLEMENT THE FINAL TWO TRAINING COURSES IN JANUARY 2026
To continue the series of training courses within the framework of the programme “Promoting the holistic development of children through training in positive parenting skills in five provinces and cities of Vietnam” (EM-THRIVE), jointly designed and implemented by the Research and Training Centre for Community Development and Monash University (Australia), in January 2026, the Lam […]
12/02/2026 at 10:39 am
TUYEN QUANG – 22 PROVINCIAL TRAINERS ARE READY FOR POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING FOR MONG ETHNIC PEOPLE
Within the framework of the programme “Promoting the holistic development of children through training in positive parenting skills in five provinces and cities of Vietnam” (EM-THRIVE), the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) coordinated with the Tuyen Quang Department of Health to organize a training course for 22 provincial trainers, who are staff […]
12/02/2026 at 10:10 am
Lam Dong Implements the 4th Training Course for Commune Health Workers
From 23–25 December 2025, within the framework of the programme “Promoting the holistic development of children through training in positive parenting skills in five provinces and cities of Vietnam” (EM-THRIVE), jointly developed and implemented by the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) and Monash University (Australia), the Lam Dong Center for Disease Control […]
15/01/2026 at 10:54 am
Parent–Child Bonding Day at May Man Seon Global Co., Ltd.: When Love Is Spoken Aloud
On January 11, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Federation of Labour, organized the “Parent–Child Bonding Day” at May Man Seon Global Co., Ltd. in Thanh Hoa Province. The activity was implemented as part of the No-VAC Project, “Together for […]
13/01/2026 at 4:00 pm
Sign Language Class – A Bridge for Family Connection: Supporting Families of Children with Disabilities in Caring for Their Children at Home
On January 7–8, a Sign Language training course for parents of children with hearing impairments was held at the Thuy An Rehabilitation Center for People with Disabilities. The training was part of the global initiative “Supporting Families of Children with Disabilities to Care for Their Children at Home”, initiated by International Social Service (ISS), and jointly implemented by the Research and Training […]
12/01/2026 at 2:53 pm
Training on “Supporting Families of Children with Disabilities to Care for Their Children at Home” for Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities
On December 27–28, 2025, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with Thuy An Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, organized a training course entitled “Supporting Families of Children with Disabilities to Care for Their Children at Home” for parents of children with intellectual disabilities. The course was attended by 30 […]
6/01/2026 at 11:18 am
Parent-Child Day Bonding Day at Kalebo Company, Thanh Hoa province: Listening – Understanding – Loving
On 4 January 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development, in collaboration with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Federation of Labour, organised the programme “Interactive Parent–Child Day”—focusing on adolescents aged 10 to 18—at Kalebo Company, Thanh Hoa province. The programme was a practical initiative aimed at supporting […]
30/12/2025 at 12:08 am
Training Course: Supporting Families of Children with Physical Disabilities At Home
To continue the series of training courses under the initiative “Supporting families of children with disabilities to care for their children at home” by International Social Service (ISS) and SPOON Foundation, on December 20–21, 2025, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with the Thuy An Rehabilitation Center for People with Disabilities […]
16/12/2025 at 2:54 pm
Training Course “Supporting Families of Children with Disabilities to Care for Their Children at Home” for Parents of Children with Autism
Over two days on Saturday and Sunday (13–14 December 2025), the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with Thuy An Rehabilitation Centre for Persons with Disabilities, with the support of SPOON Foundation and International Social Service (ISS), organized a training course for 28 families of children with autism currently attending Thuy […]
11/12/2025 at 4:34 pm
Together for Change: Training to Build Violence-Free Family Environments for Workers’ Children in Thanh Hoa
On the morning of December 10, 2025 at the Thanh Hoa Provincial Confederation of Labour (PCL), the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), in collaboration with the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), organized a training program for 110 trade union officers and key workers from 16 factories located in industrial zones across […]
11/12/2025 at 4:28 pm
Lam Dong CDC Continues the Second Training Course for Commune Health Workers at the Phan Thiet Regional Medical Center
From November 26–28, 2025, under the project “Promoting Early Childhood Development Through Positive Parenting Skills Training,” the Lam Dong Center for Disease Control (CDC) conducted its second training course for commune and ward health workers at the Phan Thiet Regional Medical Center. The training course featured a team of lecturers including doctors, master’s degree holders, […]
11/12/2025 at 4:21 pm
Binh Thuan Accelerates the Integration of Positive Parenting Skills Practice into the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) Under the EM-THRIVE Project
In November 2025, Binh Thuan Province officially began the large-scale rollout of Positive Parenting Skills Practice Sessions, integrated into routine Expanded Immunization Program (EIP) visits at commune and ward health stations under the EM-THRIVE project. The activity is being implemented at multiple Commune Health Stations, with participation from health workers who were previously trained by […]
4/12/2025 at 4:34 pm
Can Tho CDC Organizes the Third Training Course for Communal Health Workers at the Can Tho CDC Hall
Building on the success of the first two cohorts, the Can Tho City Centre for Disease Control (CDC) continued its capacity-building efforts by organizing the third training course from 25–27 November 2025 at the Can Tho CDC Hall. The course brought together 34 participants, including doctors, master’s degree holders, public health graduates, and nurses from […]
4/12/2025 at 4:32 pm
Quang Ninh CDC Continues Implementation of the Seventh Training Course for Communal Health Workers at the Quang Ninh CDC Hall
To continue strengthening the capacity of Communal Health Workers (CHWs) across commune and ward levels, the Quang Ninh Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has successfully implemented six out of eight planned training courses. Building on the success of the previous cohorts, the seventh training course was conducted at the Quang Ninh CDC Hall from […]
4/12/2025 at 3:25 pm
Quang Ninh CDC Organizes the Sixth Training Course for Communal Health Workers at the Mong Cai Communal Health Center
Continuing the series of EM-THRIVE parenting skills training courses for Communal Health Workers (CHWs) at commune and ward levels, the Quang Ninh Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC) conducted the sixth training course for CHWs in the Mong Cai area from 04–06 November 2025. As with previous courses, the sixth cohort covered the same key […]
17/11/2025 at 11:29 am
Can Tho CDC Continues Implementation of the Second Training for Communal Health Workers at Thoi Lai Communal Medical Center
As part of the EM-THRIVE Project, which aims to strengthen the capacity of Communal Health Workers (CHWs) in maternal and child health care, the Can Tho Centre for Disease Control (CDC) organized its second training course from 11–13 November 2025 at the Thoi Lai Regional Medical Center. The course welcomed 45 participants, including doctors, master’s […]
7/11/2025 at 11:18 am
RTCCD Conducts First Aid Training for Teachers at Truong Dinh Preschool, Hanoi
On November 6, 2025, the RTCCD conducted a first aid training session for 27 teachers from Truong Dinh Preschool, located in Tuong Mai ward, Hanoi city. This half-day workshop focused intensively on essential emergency response skills, including how to handle choking, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and respond to burns and electric shocks – the commond […]
7/11/2025 at 11:11 am
Lam Dong CDC Launches the First Training Course for Communal Health Workers under the EM-THRIVE Project
From 28 to 30 October 2025, the Lam Dong Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC), in collaboration with the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), organized the first training course for Communal Health Workers (CHWs) at the Bac Binh Communal Health Center (CHC). This activity is part of the EM-THRIVE Project – Enabling […]
7/11/2025 at 11:06 am
Introducing EM-THRIVE to Preschool, Primary, and Lower Secondary School Staff in Can Tho City
On 27 October 2025, at the Can Tho Department of Education and Training (DOET), nearly 300 teachers and school health staff from preschools, primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary schools across the newly expanded Can Tho City—formed through the merger of the former Can Tho City, Soc Trang, and Hau Giang—participated in the five-day annual […]
7/11/2025 at 11:00 am
RTCCD and Quang Ninh CDC Conduct Supportive Supervision Visits at Commune Health Stations in Quang Yen and Dong Trieu
Following the training courses for Communal Health Workers (CHWs) held at the Quang Yen Communal Health Center (01–03 October 2025) and the Dong Trieu Communal Health Center (07–09 October 2025), trained participants have since conducted refresher sessions for CHWs at their respective Commune Health Stations (CHSs) and quickly implemented parenting practice sessions integrated into routine […]
7/11/2025 at 10:56 am
Quang Ninh CDC Conducts the Fifth Training for Communal Health Workers at Tien Yen Communal Health Center
Continuing the series of training courses on positive parenting skills under the EM-THRIVE Project – Enabling Mountainous and Rural Children From Five Provinces in Vietnam to Grow and Thrive, the Quang Ninh Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC) organized the fifth training course for Communal Health Workers (CHWs) from the Tien Yen Commune area from […]
7/11/2025 at 10:46 am
RTCCD and Quang Ninh CDC Conduct Supportive Supervision at Commune Health Stations on October 16-17,2025
Following the training course for commune-level health workers (CHWs) held at Quang Yen District Health Center from October 1 to 3, 2025, participants have since cascaded the training to their colleagues at commune health stations and promptly integrated parental guidance sessions into regular immunization days. On October 16, 2025, the Quang Ninh Provincial Center for […]
22/10/2025 at 10:14 am
Quang Ninh CDC Continues Training for Communal Health Workers at Van Don District Health Center
As part of the EM-THRIVE Project – Enabling Mountainous and Rural Children From Five Provinces in Vietnam to Grow and Thrive, the Quang Ninh Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC) continued its capacity-building activities for communal-level health workers by organizing the fourth training course at the Van Don District Health Center from 14 to 16 […]
22/10/2025 at 10:08 am
Quang Ninh CDC Conducts the Third Training Course for Communal Health Workers at Dong Trieu District Health Center
Following the two previous training courses for health workers at Hai Ha Health Center and Quang Yen Health Center, from 8 to 10 October 2025, the Quang Ninh Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC), in collaboration with the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), organized the third training course for grassroots health workers […]
6/10/2025 at 11:56 am
Quang Ninh CDC Continues Training for Communal Health Workers at Quang Yen Health Center
Following the success of the first training at Hai Ha District Health Center, on 1 October 2025, the Quang Ninh Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC), in collaboration with the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), organized the next training session for grassroots community health workers (CHWs) at Quang Yen District Health Center […]
6/10/2025 at 11:05 am
RTCCD and Quang Ninh CDC Conduct Supportive Supervision at Commune Health Stations under the EM-THRIVE Project
Following the training course held on 17–18 September 2025 by provincial-level trainers from the Quang Ninh Provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC), local community health workers (CHWs) quickly shared knowledge and discussed with their colleagues to plan how to integrate the new skills into routine Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) sessions at their commune health […]
25/09/2025 at 11:56 am
Training for Commune Health Workers at Hai Ha Health Station, Quang Ninh
Within the framework of the EM-THRIVE project, the Quang Ninh Provincial Center for Disease Control organized the first training session for health workers from 20 communes/wards at Hai Ha Health Station on September 17–18, 2025. The entire training process was supervised and technically supported by the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD). The […]
17/09/2025 at 3:53 pm
Provincial Training of Trainers Workshop – EM-THRIVE Project in Can Tho
From September 10–12, 2025, the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) of Can Tho City, organized a training workshop for provincial-level trainers. This activity marked an important kick-off within the framework of the EM-THRIVE Project (2025–2027): Enabling Mountainous and […]
17/09/2025 at 3:27 pm
Partnering with the Department of Health in Can Tho – Soc Trang province: Joining Hands for Children’s Health and Early Childhood Development
On September 9, 2025, the project team held an important working session with the Department of Health in Can Tho – Soc Trang to discuss and align on plans for implementing a program that supports early childhood development through positive parenting training. This marks a key starting point for the project, laying the foundation for sustainable […]
17/09/2025 at 3:16 pm
Embracing the Khmer Community in My Huong (Can Tho) – Listening, Understanding, and Supporting Early Childhood Development
On September 11, 2025, our project team carried out a meaningful field trip to Mỹ Hương commune, Cần Thơ (formerly Thuận Hưng commune – Sóc Trăng, now merged and renamed). This was not only an opportunity to exchange with local health officials but also a chance to immerse ourselves in the Khmer community, listening closely […]
17/09/2025 at 3:09 pm
Commitment to Equity: Tuyen Quang Department of Health Strengthen Support for Ethnic Minority Children’s First 2,000 Days
On August 13, 2025, the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) held a high-level consultation with the Tuyen Quang Department of Health, the Provincial Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the Provincial Radio and Television Station. Discussions centered on introducing the Early Journey of Life (EJOL) Program, exploring sustainable implementation strategies, and fostering […]
17/09/2025 at 3:01 pm
From Listening to Action – Promoting Early Childhood Development for H’Mong, Dao, and Nung Children in Tung Vai and Quan Ba (Tuyen Quang province)
As part of the Early Journey of Life (EJOL) Program, from August 8–13, 2025, the RTCCD working team conducted a field visit to two communes, Tung Vai and Quan Ba. This journey was not only an opportunity to listen to the stories of H’Mong, Dao, and Nung families, but also to explore sustainable solutions for […]
18/08/2025 at 2:49 pm
Provincial-level Training of Trainers – EM-THRIVE Project in Quang Ninh
On August 6, 2025, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Quang Ninh Center for Disease Control (CDC), organized a provincial-level Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop. This was an important kick-off activity within the “Enabling Mountainous and Rural Children from Five Provinces in Vietnam […]
18/08/2025 at 2:39 pm
Strong engagement from the health sector, education sector, and the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee in Quang Ninh promises positive outcomes for comprehensive care of young children in the first 2,000 days of life
On August 5, 2025, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) met with provincial officials from the Department of Health, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Education, and the Provincial Women’s Union in Quang Ninh to discuss the implementation of activities under the project “Enabling Mountainous and Rural Children from […]
18/08/2025 at 2:34 pm
Foreign experts provide technical support to promote gender equality and prevent violence against women and children
On June 26, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) met with three child mental development experts from Monash University (Australia), along with two experts on gender equality and violence prevention against women and children from the Prevention Collaborative (United States). During the meeting, RTCCD shared updates on its efforts to integrate information […]
18/08/2025 at 2:28 pm
RTCCD and Monash University visit the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology
On June 25, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) visited the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) together with Professor Jane Fisher and two experts on child mental development from Monash University. The purpose of the visit was to discuss strategies for integrating positive parenting guidance interventions into the National Expanded […]
23/06/2025 at 12:44 am
Provincial-level Training in Binh Thuan for EM-THRIVE Project Implementation
From June 16 to June 18, Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) collaborated with Binh Thuan Provincial Center for Disease Control to conduct a training workshop for 20 provincial-level master trainers as part of the EM-THRIVE project implementation. Binh Thuan is the first province to launch this training at the provincial level. The […]
23/06/2025 at 12:39 am
Hands-on First Aid Training for Staff of Research and Training Center for Community Development
On June 10, 2025, the Center for Community Health Research and Training (RTCCD) organized a first aid skills training session for all staff members. The session was facilitated by students from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. The training covered key first aid techniques: Airway obstruction first aid Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Electric shock first aid Burn […]
22/05/2025 at 8:19 am
Annual Planning Workshop and Coordination Mechanism with Can Tho and Soc Trang Provinces
On May 8, 2025, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) held a meeting with leaders from the Departments of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of Can Tho and Soc Trang provinces to develop the annual plan and establish a coordination mechanism for the implementation of the EM-THRIVE […]
22/05/2025 at 8:12 am
Workshop “For a Sustainable Future – The Mission and the Journey”
On May 9, 2025, The Human Safety Net organized the workshop “For a Sustainable Future – The Mission and the Journey” in Ho Chi Minh City. This workshop marked the beginning of a new journey — one that deepens our understanding of child development in Vietnam and highlights the challenges that require collective support from […]
8/05/2025 at 2:37 pm
Discussion on Topic Selection for Integration into Vaccination Sessions at Commune and Ward Health Stations in Five Provinces under the EM-THRIVE Project
On April 23 and 29, the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) organized two online discussion sessions with officials from five provinces, within the framework of the project “Promoting the Comprehensive Development of Children through Positive Parenting Skills Training in Five Provinces and Cities of Vietnam” (EM-THRIVE). These sessions focused on discussing and […]
21/04/2025 at 3:03 pm
Kindergarten Teacher Training Program on Alcohol Harm Prevention Education for Children Aged 4–6
On April 12, 2025, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with the Faculty of Early Childhood Education – National College of Education, organized an in-person training session for over 120 preschool teachers from 10 public preschools in Hanoi. This event marked a key milestone in the pilot implementation of an […]
20/03/2025 at 4:23 pm
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE WISC-IV TEST
From March 15 to 19, 2025, the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) organized the WISC-IV Test Training Program to aid in evaluating the effectiveness of the Early Journey of Life (EJOL) model for staff and researchers at the center. The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 4th edition (abbreviated as WISC-IV, adapted by […]
11/11/2024 at 11:42 am
Training of Trainers on “Guidelines on Periodic Healthcare Checkups for children Under 24 Months Old” (Continued)
From November 5 to 7, 2024, the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) collaborated with the Viet Nam National Children’s Hospital (VNCH) to organize a 3-day-in-person training of trainers session on “Periodic Healthcare Check-ups for Children Under 24 Months Old”, under the Ministry of Health Viet Nam’s Decision No. 2246/MOH/2024. The Department of Maternal […]
13/09/2024 at 3:52 pm
Training of Trainers on “Guidelines on Periodic Healthcare Checkups for children Under 24 Months Old” (Continued)
From September 10 to 12, 2024, the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) collaborated with the Viet Nam National Children’s Hospital (VNCH) to organize a 3-day-in-person training of trainers session on “Periodic Healthcare Check-ups for Children Under 24 Months Old”, under the Ministry of Health Viet Nam’s Decision No. 2246/MOH/2024. The Department of […]
28/08/2024 at 2:38 pm
Training of Trainers on “Guidelines on Periodic Healthcare Checkups for children Under 24 Months Old”
From August 21 to 23, 2024, the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD), in collaboration with the National Children’s Hospital, conducted a work shop on “Periodic Health Checkups for Children Under 24 Months Old,” under the chairmanship of the Department of Maternal and Child Health – Ministry of Health. The workshop was attended […]
22/07/2024 at 3:55 pm
Training Health Workers on Early Childhood Development in Quang Ninh Province
With an invitation from the Quang Ninh Provincial Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) conducted an in-person training course on Early Childhood Development in the First 5 Years of Life on July 10-11, 2024. The training was delivered to health workers from the provincial CDC, district health […]
22/07/2024 at 1:01 pm
Fostering Global Health Education: The University of Saskatchewan’s Visit to Vietnam
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and the Center for Research and Training in Community Development (RTCCD) in Hanoi, Vietnam, have been collaborating since 2013 to provide valuable global health experiences for medical and physiotherapy students. This partnership, centered around the Global Health Certificate program, enables students to engage in a 5-6 week internship […]
27/05/2024 at 5:21 pm
Raising Awareness about Cyberbullying and Game Addiction for 200 Students at Nguyen Du Secondary School**
On May 24, 2024, RTCCD, Ms. Kellogg, and the Social Work team at RTCCD conducted a session with more than 200 seventh-grade students of Nguyen Du Secondary School (Hoan Kiem District – Hanoi) on the topics of Cyberbullying and Excessive Gaming – Gaming Addiction. Within the framework of the International Student Exchange Program in Vietnam […]
13/03/2024 at 11:43 am
Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam –Australia Friendship Association 2024
Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam –Australia Friendship Association 2024 On February 29, 2024, a member of the RTCCD, also a former student of the University of Melbourne, Australia, participated in the meeting of the central executive committee of the Vietnam – Australia Friendship Association. Professor Nguyen Ngoc Hung – Vice Chairman, Secretary-General […]
13/03/2024 at 11:41 am
RTCCD Engages with 250 Trade Union Presidents on Positive Communication with Children
Ms. Tran Thi Thu Ha, Director of RTCCD and the visionary behind the Early Journey of Life program, which specializes in equipping parents with positive parenting skills, led a dynamic 90-minute session with over 250 trade union presidents representing various sectors including factories, enterprises, agencies, and offices in Binh Luc district of Ha Nam province.
5/02/2024 at 10:04 am
Announcement of Lunar New Year Holiday Schedule 2024
Wishing you a prosperous Luna New Year 2024!
18/12/2023 at 10:26 pm
Training of Trainers from 41 Provinces on Early Childhood Care and Development for Children in Their First 5 Years of Life
Upon receiving an invitation from the Child and Maternal Health Department (Ministry of Health Vietnam), the RTCCD’s trainer team conducted three Training of Trainers (TOT) sessions for 105 healthcare professionals from provincial hospitals, provincial Pediatric and Obstetrics Hospitals, and Provincial Centers for Disease Control across 41 provinces. This training program, organized by the Ministry of […]
7/12/2023 at 3:00 pm
Groundbreaking Thai UHC Workshop Unleashes Power of Social Participation in Global Health Revolution!
Bangkok, Thailand – 27Nov – 1Dec, 2023 – Thai UHC Workshop Towards achieving Universal Health Coverage in the concepts of Social Participation, the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) proudly represented Vietnam, joining forces with 8 countries, namely Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, and India in the in-person workshop titled “Thai […]
13/10/2023 at 3:51 pm
Boarding and Semi-Boarding Schools – A New Opportunity or Limitation for Ethnic Minority Students?
Recently, RTCCD has successfully collected data in 3 provinces of Lao Cai, Kon Tum, and Ninh Thuan, approaching more than 400 students for The Study of the situation of learning, well-being, and development of students at Boarding and Semi-Boarding Schools (BSBS). The study was conducted by the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD), with technical […]
1/08/2023 at 10:04 am
First Aid Training Course for Kindergarten Teachers: Enhancing Preparedness for the New Academic Year
Schools often encounter various situations that demand prompt first aid responses, such as child falls, choking incidents, airway obstructions due to food-related choking, foreign objects lodged in throats, seizures, high fevers with convulsions, and more
18/07/2023 at 11:40 pm
Building momentum to advance NCD Care and UHC towards the UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Care
Representatives of RTCCD Vietnam had a great time learning and sharing about non-communicable diseases (NCD) care and universal health coverage (UHC) at a conference happening from July 11 to July 13 in New York City. They provided locally informed inputs in preparation for the upcoming United Nations High-Level Meeting on UHC.
25/05/2023 at 9:19 pm
Workshop Early Childhood Development: Leveraging Evidence for Policy and Practice in Vietnam
On 23 May 2023, a national workshop “Early Childhood Development: Leveraging Evidence for Policy and Practice in Vietnam” was held in Hanoi. It was attended by around 100 participants including Leaders from ECD-related Departments of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labour Invalids and Social Affairs, and the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour as well as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, USAID, INGOs, LNGOs, local institutes, Provincial health agencies, Trade Union agencies, and national print and broadcast media.
23/05/2023 at 3:47 pm
[Media Release] 106 community leaders call on World Health Organization to stop closed-door meetings with alcohol lobbyists
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18/05/2023 at 4:18 pm
Workshop “Early Childhood Development: Leveraging evidence for policy and practice in Vietnam”
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, Ministry of Health, Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), and Monash University invite you to attend the workshop
5/05/2023 at 5:05 pm
Modification in RTCCD office’s address
Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) would like to inform you about the modification in our office's address from 24th April 2023
31/03/2023 at 11:23 am
Digital Training: Digital Safety
Under the project titled Digital Safety Hub Vietnam (DSH Vietnam), the Digital Training: Digital Safety was organized by the Vietnet Information Technology and Communication Center (Vietnet-ICT) at the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD)
3/03/2023 at 3:44 pm
Non-communicable disease prevention in 2022
Vietnam Technical Working Group of Non-communicable Disease Prevention (NCDs-VN), which RTCCD coordinates, greatly contributed to the process of advocating for NCDs prevention in 2022
24/02/2023 at 4:31 pm
Annual Report 2022
Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) would like to introduce the publication of our Annual Report 2022.
6/02/2023 at 11:07 am
Series of Webinars: Sharing international experiences in Alcohol Harm Prevention
Under the strategy of capacity building for CSOs working on the areas of Alcohol Harm Prevention, RTCCD collaborated with IOGT-NTO Movement Sweden to organise a series of 06 webinars.
10/01/2023 at 4:45 pm
Introducing an online education program on active parenting skills for industrial zone workers in Ha Nam province
On the morning of October 18, 2022, at Inco 519.9 Hotel, the Ha Nam Provincial Labor Confederation in collaboration with the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) held a seminar that introduced an online learning program on active parenting for children’s first 1000 days of life to industrial zone workers. Attending the workshop, […]
10/01/2023 at 3:57 pm
“Raising Children Stress-Free” Book Series Launched Nationwide
After much anticipation, the book series “Raising Children Stress-Free” has become available to parents in Vietnam. The first two out of three books in this series have been beautifully designed by Nha Nam Publishing House, catering to the needs of parents. Our team of pediatricians, obstetricians, nutritionists, psychologists, and leading experts in comprehensive child development […]
10/11/2022 at 5:21 pm
Introduction of the online learning model Early Journey of Life to industrial zone workers in Hanoi
Currently, there are over 12 million workers and over 10 million trade union members in Vietnam, with more than 50% of whom are women. There are nearly 300 industrial zones, export processing zones, economic zones, and high-tech zones attracting almost 4 million workers. In industries such as textiles, footwear, electronics, etc., the female labor force […]
4/10/2022 at 3:44 pm
The innovation model “Early Journey of Life” was introduced to leaders of Female’s Work and Policy Department at 33 provinces in the Central and the South, under the support of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour
The innovation model “Early Journey of Life” (EJOL) was introduced to leaders of Female’s Work and Policy Department at 33 provinces in the Central and the South, under the support of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour. This is the kick-off meeting to expand the EJOL to industrial zones in Vietnam. Vietnam General Confederation […]
4/10/2022 at 11:08 am
Meeting and working with leaders of Ha Nam Provincial Confederation of Labour.
On the afternoon of September 27, 2022, there was a working meeting between the three parties: the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, the Ha Nam Provincial Confederation of Labour and the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD). The session was attended by the leaders of the three sides: Ms. Do Hong Van: Head […]
21/09/2022 at 1:53 pm
Final evaluation of the project “Life is good: Hope villages”
The final project evaluation was conducted by 3 members: 2 senior researchers and 1 research assistant: Dr. Hoang Thi Bang, MD. MSc - Maternal and Child Health Expert, Tran Thi Thu Ha, MPH. – Early Childhood Development Expert and Dr. Truong Viet Dung, MD. The evaluation team worked with a serious, urgent and honest spirit to complete the most accurate project evaluation report, despite the obstacle of the storm No. 2 causing flooding in the locality.
16/09/2022 at 2:27 pm
The partner meeting of NOREC Exchange Program – Collaboration between Vietnam, Nepal and India
Under the NOREC Exchange Program, a partner meeting was organized from 6th to 7th September 2022 in Vietnam. The meeting have the participation of 3 representative organizations of 3 countries (RTCCD - Vietnam, IRHDTC – Nepal and Mani Trust – India).
30/06/2022 at 3:18 pm
Training of Trainers on “An integrated Photovoice and Psychological First Aid Program Among Vulnerable Adolescents”
From June 20th – 23rd, 2022, RTCCD collaborated with the Child Protection & Care Department of Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) and HealthRight International to organized a Training of trainers on “An Integrated Photovoice and Psychological First Aid Program Among Vulnerable Adolescents.” Twenty seven particpants from the Department of Labor, Invalids and […]
14/04/2021 at 5:26 pm
Project “Touching to Love”
“Touching To Love” is a talk show that connects students and parents. This talk show aims to build a Vietnamese young generation that loves, shares, cares for those around them, and lives with a sense of responsibility. PROJECT PURPOSES Target to the students with the desire to: Arouse the gratitude and love of young people […]
13/11/2020 at 5:55 pm
Thinking Healthy Approach in Prevention of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Disorders
From 28 to 30 October 2020, the training course on Thinking healthy approach in prevention of perinatal depression and anxiety disorders was held in Can Tho, under the joint-protect cooperation between Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) and the Washington University USA. The Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) was contracted […]