Latest news 10/05/2026 at 2:43 pm
Monash University experts visit Quan Ba commune, Tuyen Quang Province
On May 8, 2026, experts from Monash University visited and worked with the Tuyen Quang Department of Health regarding the implementation of the “First Journey” – EM-THRIVE program across 20 communes and wards with Mong ethnic minority populations in the province. Together with the provincial health sector, the delegation observed village health worker Giang Thi […]
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 […]
18/05/2020 at 4:17 pm
Recommendations to the Government to terminate Wild Animal Hunting, Killing and Trading
On the morning of May 14th, 2020, for the main purpose of protecting public health, there will be critical intervention strategies or remedies to immediately terminate hunting, trading, killing and consuming wild animal activities. It is leading to prevent the source of dangerous infections such as viruses, germs and other parasites that can be harmful […]
17/04/2020 at 11:31 am
Talk show “Say no to wild animals”
On March 31st, 2020, Dr. Nguyen Trong An, Deputy Director of RTCCD Organization attended the “Say no to wild animals” talk show held by VTC14.
17/04/2020 at 10:29 am
“When Thuy Tinh left the sea” or A message for the Amended Environmental Protection Law 2020
On April 1st, 2020, representatives of RTCCD Organization and NCDs-VN Aliiance attended an online meeting to contribute other civil society organization’s suggestions for the Amended Environmental Protection Law 2020. The Amended Environmental Protection Law 2020 is approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment developed and submitted to the Government for comments. In February, […]
17/03/2020 at 2:22 pm
Training session in communication monitoring and promotion implementing non-communicable disease policy.
For two days from January 6th to 7th, 2020, Woman Organization and Development at 20 Thuy Khue street, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi held a training session in communication monitoring and promotion implementing non-communicable disease policy for Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) and IOGT-NTO Movement Sweden Organization sponsor. Due to the guiding of Mr. Mai Phan […]
18/02/2020 at 11:56 am
NCDs-VN received Sharjah Awards at Global NCDA Forum 2020
[Sharjah, 09 -11/02/2020] The third Global NCDA Forum: Bridging the Gap hosted by NCD Alliance and International Friends of Cancer Patients with almost 400 delegates from CSOs working in public health, environment and climate change area, and people living with NCDs in 85 countries. The first Global Forum in 2015 focused on the then-forthcoming Sustainable […]
22/05/2019 at 3:05 pm
Workshop on introducing the project to evaluate the effectiveness of the club model for the first 1,000 days of a child’s life
After nearly a year of preparation, today on March 1, 2018, RTCCD Center collaborated with the Department of Maternal and Child Health (Ministry of Health) and Ha Nam Provincial People’s Committee held a conference to introduce research and development. In 84 communes of Ha Nam province, the RTCCD and Monash University of Melbourne initiatives were […]
22/05/2019 at 2:48 pm
Workshop on implementing the Intervention Program The first 1,000-day club in 42 communes in Ha Nam
July 9, 2018 RTCCD Center; The Department of Health, Ha Nam Provincial Center for Disease Control organized a workshop on “Implementation of the first 1,000-day intervention program”. The workshop was attended by more than 100 delegates representing the departments of Ha Nam province: Provincial People’s Committee, Department of Education and Training, Women’s Union and Department […]
22/05/2019 at 11:51 am
Training program for conducting survey of 6-month-old children at 84 communes of Ha Nam province
26/04/2019, RTCCD center in coordination with Ha Nam Provincial Center for Disease Control organized a training course for nearly 100 health workers from 84 commune health stations and district health centers on conducting survey of 6-month-old children. This activity is a part of a project called “The first 1000 days of life” organized by RTCCD […]
17/04/2018 at 2:07 pm
Training on sexual abuse prevention for children
On April 14th, 2018, more than 40 teachers from October 10 Kindergarten (Hoang Mai District – Hanoi) and parents were listening and discussing with experts from the Green Pine Clinic and the Social Work Project of RTCCD in a training session on sexual abuse prevention. During the training, Dr. Nguyen Trong and, Deputy Director of RTCCD, […]
9/10/2017 at 4:17 pm
Care for Child Development in the first 1000 days: From research to policy advocacy
The Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Vietnam and the University of Melbourne and Monash University (Australia) delivered a workshop entitled "Care for Child Development in the first 1000 days: From research to policy advocacy" on October 5th.
3/07/2017 at 10:41 am
Data analysis and Report writing Workshop in the study : “Assessing the sustainability of the Alive and Thrive phase 1 program in Young children in Vietnam”
June 19-21, 2017, the Research Unit of RTCCD attended a data analysis and report writing workshop in the study : "Assessing the sustainability of the Alive and Thrive phase 1 program in Young children in Vietnam" at the Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) in Boston, Massachusetts.
3/07/2017 at 9:25 am
6 weeks of Thea, Emily, Jake, and Dan in RTCCD
From May 20th – June 28th, 2017, Thea Hedemann, Emily-Lauren Simms, Jake Sawa, and Dan Asare-Boamah Jr. are three medical students of University of Saskatchewan, Canada working as volunteers for RTCCD and GreenPine Clinic. Let hear their 6-week-experiences in RTCCD by their narrative as below.
5/05/2016 at 2:43 pm
Launching workshop on “The Research to Improve Governance of Immunization Program for Children from 0- 23 months in Vietnam
Objectives of study are to support for improvement of governance functions of the immunization system in Vietnam towards better transparency, accountability and responsibility for provdiding immunizations to children 0- 23 months old
10/04/2016 at 10:27 am
Training workshop on Ethics in Research, Policy advocacy and Public health related Policy development
Training workshop aims to enhance capacities of NGOs in community development and stakeholders in public health related policy development based on scientific evidences; and encourage scientists and policy makers to implement and comply ethics in research and public health related policy development
1/03/2016 at 5:09 pm
Preventing Tobacco Industry Inferences in Tobacco Control Policy- Article 5.3 WHO FCTC
Workshop on “Preventing Tobacco Industry inferences in Tobacco Control Policy- Article 5.3 WHO FCTC” dealt with difficulties in the implementation process of Article 5.3 WHO FCTC and sought the solutions to tackle adverse inferences whose purpose is to protect tobacco industry’s interests.
1/02/2016 at 3:32 pm
Announcement: 2016 Lunar New Year Holiday Schedule
We wish you a happy lunar new year. RTCCD announces the schedule for 2016 holiday.
1/02/2016 at 1:26 pm
The seminar “Social work in health care”
The specializing knowledge about human behaviour research, advocacy and counsel for women and children who are the victims of domestic violence; depression counselling and case management of children who are diagnoised with mental disorders were shared in this seminar.
31/01/2016 at 2:53 pm
HealthRight International visited Learning clubs for women’s health and infant development in Ha Nam Province
New York University’s master students who are members of HealthRight International had chances to participate in lessons with the aim to guide parents on how to care and foster their children from 0 to 24 months old; and home visiting active members of Learning Clubs to have a realistic view about project’s activities.
6/01/2016 at 12:20 am
RTCCD supports to implement the Amended Health Insurance Law 2014
RTCCD/EBHPD held a Conference of “Household Health Insurance and Commune Authorities implement the Amended Health Insurance Law 2014” to sum up outcomes, answer the public and media’s questions and find solutions for remaining problems after one year conducting researches and peers counseling activities for implementing the Amended Health Insurance Law 2014.
14/12/2015 at 1:20 pm
EBHPD: Two years of Achievement
On December 10th, 2015, The Evidence- based Health policy development advocacy Coaliation (EBHPD) held a Conference to sum up all the activitivities in the first term (2014-2015), marked as two-year path of being officially put in operation in Vietnam.
1/12/2015 at 5:30 pm
Child Protection inter-country casework intergrated support
RTCCD provide support to inter-country casework refers to (but is not restricted to) cases involving children in care and/or unaccompanied children and/or trafficked children who may potentially be placed with a family member in Vietnam. These cases may require a social work kinship assessment of the proposed family carer and/or post-placement, including welfare visits.
15/11/2015 at 9:21 am
Schemas Training held at Green Pine Clinic
Green Pine Clinic’s psychologists and psychiatrists participated in Schemas training course which lectured by Jacqueline Harter. This psychological theory is applied for personal disorder, chronic depression, and personal matters such as partner and family conflicts.
12/11/2015 at 9:23 am
Cooperating to establish Community Physician major in Vietnam
RTCCD and Tay Bac University signed agreement on cooperating to establish Community Physician major and assisting in training medical workforce in Northern mountainous region for 2015 to 2025.
5/11/2015 at 11:41 pm
First period of Saving Brains completed after two years of implementation
The achievement of this research project has contributed greatly to policy advocacy effort towards promoting child development in the early ears (1000 thousand days). After its successful effect, Australia National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has granted this research extended fund for 3 years (from 2016 to 2019) to strengthen its goal of developing sustainable ways to promote and nurture healthy child and brain development in the first 1000 days at scale with lasting impact on human capital in Vietnamese low-resource settings.
4/11/2015 at 2:30 pm
RTCCD proposes to amend law on child
For years, The Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) has been implementing research projects and community-based intervention models on early childhood development (first 1000 days) and enhancing child right protection monitoring system. These efforts aimed at attaining more scientific evidence for the advocacy of developing and improving Child Protection, Care, and Education Law (hereafter referred as Child Law).
10/09/2015 at 10:02 pm
Moving Towards an Asbestos-Free Asia
On September 6th and 7th, 2015, Vietnam Ban Asbestos Network (VN-BAN) in collaboration with Asia Ban Asbestos Network (A-BAN) held a conference themed “Asbestos-free Asia towards Global Ban”. The conference is part of the Annual Conference 2015, which was held by A-BAN and The Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environmental Victims (ANROEV) […]
6/09/2015 at 9:52 pm
Vietnam Non Communicable Disease Prevention Alliance (NCDs-VN)
With the aim of announcing the establishment of Vietnam NCDs Prevention Alliance (NDCs-VN) and boosting attention of civil organizations to the event, Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) in cooperation with HealthBridge Vietnam, CEPHAD, NGO-IC held the first members meeting at Sofitel Plaza, Hanoi in last August, 27th. The meeting was attended by […]
3/09/2015 at 9:52 pm
Cooperation in the establishment of the northern mountainous health workers-training program
Last week, the RTCCD medical training department has successfully conducted a field trip to mark a strategic milestone in collaboration with Northwestern University to carry out training for health workers with bachelor background in northern mountainous provinces.
24/08/2015 at 10:38 am
Training Workshop held for University Lecturers in Ha Noi by RTCCD
On 13 August 2015, Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in cooperation with Faculty of Social Work – Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE), organized a training workshop for 35 university lecturers on Foster care and Cyber bullying
5/08/2015 at 1:45 pm
Training on Child Injury and Child Maltreatment Prevention in Hue
During two days, 25th and 26th of July 2015, Thua Thien Hue Association for Protection of Children’s Rights in cooperation with Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) organized a training course on “Child Injury and Child Maltreatment Prevention” for more than 40 socio-cultural officers, association members and staffs from different wards in the city. The objectives of the training course […]
28/07/2015 at 9:53 pm
RTCCD meeting with Food Fortification Initiative (FFI)
Meeting between RTCCD and Food Fortification Initiative (FFI) was hold at RTCCD office on March 11th. Dr. Scott K. Montgomery, director of FFI and Dr. Becky Tsang, officer of FFI Vietnam shared and discussed about food fortification issues in Vietnam. The presentation focused on food fortification, effects and situations of micronutrients deficiency in Vietnam, rice […]
27/07/2015 at 11:05 am
RTCCD successfully advocate Hanoi declaration on children nutrition right
Vietnam National Assembly hold the conference “Role of National Assembly in Ensure Children Right and Nutrition Issue for Children Development” on April 2nd 2015. The conference happened with the presents of IPU members, Foreign Commission, Culture and Education commission of National Assembly, leaders of Vietnam ministries, UNICEF and many local and international organizations in children […]
2/03/2015 at 9:23 am
Training course 6 “Helping your child to develop necessary skills” in Ha Nam
Health care for pregnant women and child care in the first two years of life plays a crucial role in the children’s physical, intellectual, emotional development, mental health and personality in later life. Training course 6 titled “Helping your child to develop necessary skills”, which completed the 24 topics on proper child care in the […]
26/01/2015 at 10:00 am
Meeting with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), US
Hanoi, 19 January 2015 – Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) welcomed Ms. Pamela S. Hyde – General Director of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the United States’ Ministry of Health. The meeting occurred during Ms. Pamela S. Hyde’s trip to Vietnam with an expectation to learn more about […]
1/11/2014 at 10:34 am
Training course 5 “Healthcare and early development for infants”
Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) in collaboration with Ha Nam Provincial Women’s Union implemented the 5th training course on “Healthcare and Early Development for Infants” in 03 days from October 27th - 29th , 2014.
31/10/2014 at 10:08 am
Training course “Mental disoder in Children” in Ben Tre Province
On the October 20th 2014, the Social Work Professional Development Center has conducted for 50 child protection social workers and para-social workers, teachers. This training course was cooperated between RTCCD and Ben Tre DOLISA.
20/10/2014 at 10:18 am
Training course 4: “Healthy Childcare” in Ha Nam Province
On September 29th & 30th, 2014, Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) in collaboration with Ha Nam Provincial Women’s Union implemented a training course in “Healthy Childcare” in Ha Nam Province. This was the 4th in 7 courses under the Project on “Learning Clubs for Women’s Health and Infant Development”. The Project aims […]
16/10/2014 at 10:43 am
Strengthening capacity of social workers and para-social workers in Vietnam in child protection
With the goal of strengthening capacity of social workers and para-social workers in Vietnam in child protection and family preservation work, the Social Work Professional Development Center (SWPDC) has conducted 11 training courses in social work for 585 social workers and para – social workers in Ha Noi, Thanh Hoa, Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Quang […]
3/10/2014 at 10:48 am
Health checkups for Pregnant women and children & Representatives of Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam visit Nutrition and Livelihood Project in Nam Mau Commune, Ba Be District, Bac Kan
On September 8th – 10th, 2014, the donor of Project on Nutrition and Livelihoods in Nam Mau commune – The European Union in Vietnam – paid a working visit to the project management unit. This is the second time the donor has visited the project site. In the visit, the donor representatives watched a video […]
20/08/2014 at 11:17 am
The training in child protection in Bac Ninh province
From August 13 – 14, 2014, RTCCD in partnership with Department of Labor, Invalid and Social Affair (DOLISA) in Bac Ninh province conducted a training course in child protection. 80 social workers who are currently working for Commune Health Station, Women’s Union, Youths Union and Commune People’s Committees in Bac Ninh provinces took part in […]
12/08/2014 at 11:27 am
Vietnam in response to Global Mental Health
Along with activities in response to the call for Global Mental Health, Research and Training Centre for Community Development in collaboration with Vietnam Medical Association, The Evidence-Based Health Policy Development Advocacy Group (EBHPD) and Institute of Population, Health and Development (IPHAD) organized the seminar “Global Mental Health in Vietnam” in Hanoi on August 4th, 2014.
11/07/2014 at 11:38 am
Training in children exposed to domestic violence in Ha Noi
With technical support from HealthRight international’s consultant, SWPDC conducted training on children exposed to domestic violence for 29 social work practitioners in Hanoi, on June 24, 2014. Trainers of the training course were Mr. Luke Talikowski, International consultant, and Dr. Nguyễn Trọng An – Deputy Director of RTCCD.
11/07/2014 at 11:32 am
Training in foster care and training in confronting domestic violence in Thanh Hoa Province
From June 26 – 27, 2014, with technical support from Health Right International, SWPDC in partnership with the Centre of Social Work Service Delivery in Thanh Hoa province conducted two training courses: one training on Foster care (on June 26), and one training in Confronting domestic violence (on June 27) in Thanh Hoa. 168 social […]
7/07/2014 at 11:43 am
Ethics Committee for scientific research “Learning Clubs” was established
In the morning of June 26, 2014, Ethics Committee for scientific research “Learning Clubs for women’s health and infant development in Ha Nam: a pilot test of comprehensibility, feasibility, acceptability and impact” was established at Vietnam Medical Association.
3/07/2014 at 11:52 am
Women with Deviance Approach in Mental Health Care
On the morning of July 1st, 2014, the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) held a conference to end the project “Women with Deviance Approach in Mental Health Care” at Phu Ly city, Ha Nam Province. This project was sponsored by Canada through the Grand Challenges Canada organization.
3/07/2014 at 9:26 am
Health check for ethnic H’mong and Dao women and children in Bac Can
From June 20th to 22nd, 2014 a team of doctors including Dr. Kathryn Bigsby, Lee-Anne Gilecki and Pham Thuy Hong (medical students) from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada and Dr. Trieu Van Trang (Ba Be District Health Center) went to Nam Mau commune, Ba Be district, Bac Kan province to conduct health checkups for ethnic […]
2/07/2014 at 10:14 am
Co-operation between Grand Challenges Canada and RTCCD
Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) is a Canadian organization founded in 2010 with the dedication to supporting “bold idea with big impact” in global health. GCC especially cares about the impact of scaling up projects into the national programs of each country. The “big impact” is the changes to enhance child survival and improve quality of […]
23/06/2014 at 11:46 am
Strengthening the cooperation between VUSTA’s organizations and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs)
In the morning of 20th June 2014, Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) held a conference on “Strengthening the cooperation between VUSTA’s organizations and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs)”. The conference had the attendance of Professor Dang Vu Minh, VUSTA Chairman, Mr. Phan Anh Son, Head of the People’s Aid Co-ordinating Committee (PACCOM) and […]
20/06/2014 at 12:54 pm
Early intervention in the first 1,000 days for child’s development
In the morning of 19 June 2014, at the headquarter of Ha Nam Provincial Women’s Union, RTCCD, Women’s Union and Ha Nam province authority co-operated the Launching Workshop of Learning Clubs for maternal health and child’s development. The project is the first phase of policy-oriented research in early intervention in the first 1,000 days for […]
19/06/2014 at 3:00 pm
Learning clubs Project’s launching Workshop
Learning Clubs Project sponsored by Grand Challenges Canada and implemented by RTCCD, Ha Nam Provincial Women’s Union, University of Monash and University of Melbourne, Australia, launched workshop in Ha Nam.
17/06/2014 at 12:50 pm
EBHPD/ RTCCD involves in building basic health service package in health insurance
In the afternoon of 12th June, Deputy Minister of Health Pham Le Tuan chaired the meeting in building basic health service package in health insurance. Participants are the leaders of Ministry of Health, leaders of Vietnam Social Insurance, leaders of Strategic Studies Institute of the Ministry of Health, representatives of technology assessment programs and medical […]