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Overview
Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA has been working in Vietnam since 1985, through partnerships with local organisations in both remote and poor provinces and some of the big industrial areas. These programs have aimed to assist in the reduction in poverty and improve living and working standards for the Vietnamese people. Our current focus is on worker’s rights, strengthening national, provincial and enterprise level unions, promoting genuine Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), HIV prevention and support to people living with HIV and their communities, anti-human trafficking, vocational training and gender equality issues.
APHEDA was recognised for its contribution to Vietnam’s development when it was the first international NGO awarded the Vietnam President’s medal in 1998 and the Vietnam Women’s Union President’s medal in 2004.
Ms. Mien benefits from the APHEDA program to support trafficked women
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Strategy
Vietnam was one of the first countries to receive Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA’s support due to the enormous needs in the aftermath of the Vietnam War 1963-75 and the strong involvement of many Australian unions in the anti-war movement. For Vietnam, this was only one of many wars fought over the last century to win and maintain independence.
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History
History of Union Aid Abroad's programs in Vietnam
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA has worked in some of the poorest and most remote areas of Vietnam, as well as the burgeoning urban areas of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City since 1985. ...
Projects
Revolving Loan and Vocational Training Program for Farmers in Bac Kan Province
The revolving loan and vocational training program in Bac Kan was established in January 2005 and is planned to conclude in December 2008. The program is designed to alleviate poverty in the area and improve farming techniques....
Corporate Social Responsibility Project
There are many instances where Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs are merely a marketing tool for companies, or a way for businesses to disempower or marginalize unions. ...
Prevention of Trafficking of Vulnerable Women in Hai Duong Province
Since 2006, Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA has been working with the 8 March Employment Centre of the Hai Duong Women's Union in implementing a program aimed at educating the public about trafficking in women and supporting the victims of this heinous trade. The 8 March Employment Centre is named for International Women’s Day and has significant experience in vocational training and job placement services through its Women’s Union networks which extend right down to the village level....
Revolving Loans and Training for Farmers in Bac Kan Province
The revolving loan and agricultural training program in Bac Kan was established in January 2005 and planned to conclude in December 2008. The program is designed to alleviate poverty in the area and improve farming techniques....
Vocational Training for Disabled Workers in Hai Duong Province
It is estimated that there are over one million first, second and third generation people with Agent Orange-related disabilities in Vietnam. ...
HIV prevention, education & support in Hai Duong & Bac Kan provinces
In the provinces of Bac Kan and Hai Duong, HIV is an enormous health concern. Nationally there are estimated to be over 280,000 people with HIV and 8,300 new cases are diagnosed each year. ...
Improving Occupational Health & Safety 2006
While Vietnam has a broad legal framework for labour protection, there remain inadequacies to deal with current issues. ...
Latest Vietnam News
My experience in Vietnam - Rob Durbridge - 08 January 2010
Rob Durbridge, the Federal Industrial Officer of the Australian Education Union visited the Terri Daktyl Club House in April 2009....
Visiting projects in Vietnam - 08 January 2010
In September 2009, two volunteers visited Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA projects in Vietnam...
Opening: Terri Daktyl Friendship Clubhouse - 12 May 2009
A new clubhouse has been opened in Kinh Mon province for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. ...
Project Update - Corporate Social Responsibility, May-November 2006 - 26 February 2007
Seven months into the Corporate Social Responsibility project, an initial evaluation was undertaken to measure its progress. ...
Project Update - Revolving Loans in Bac Kan: first phase completed - 14 February 2007
In the period 2005-2006 the first phase of the Bac Kan Farmers’ Union Revolving Loan and Vocational Training Scheme was completed....
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