Vietnam Women's Union

The event was attended by Ms. Nguyễn Thị Tuyến, President of the VWU; Major General Văn Ngọc Quế, Deputy Director of the Political Department of the Border Guard Command; along with Vice Presidents of the VWU, members of the Presidium and Executive Committee; leaders of departments and units from the Central union; and leaders and officers from the Department of Mass Mobilization, the Political Department, and specialized advisory units of the Border Guard Command.

Delegates at the ceremony

The VWU has closely coordinated with the Border Guard Command to jointly direct provincial and municipal Women’s Unions, as well as border guard stations, to mobilize resources from all levels, sectors, partner organizations, and sponsors to support border communes following the principle of “solidarity, creativity, practicality, and sustainability.”

During the 2021–2025 period, the program received close and consistent guidance from leaders of both sectors, with specific, focused, relevant, and practical content. It successfully gained strong consensus and enthusiastic support from all levels, sectors, partner units, and the wider community. Many provinces, cities, and units showed creativity in implementation and resource mobilization. As a result, over five years, the total resources mobilized by partner units to implement the program exceeded VND 294 billion. 1,390 civil projects and 834 “shelter of love” houses/ borderland shelter homes were donated. This support enabled most localities to meet and exceed all 7 key targets for the period, including public communication efforts, model development, activities to improve spiritual life, livelihood support, social welfare; strengthening the Women’s Union, building capacity for grassroots Women’s Union staff, etc.

Livelihood model of breeding cow project in Mường Hung, Sơn La

Handing over “Shelter of love” houses to disadvantaged members

Major General Văn Ngọc Quế at the event

Speaking at the event, Major General Văn Ngọc Quế emphasized the close cooperation between the Border Guard Force and the VWU in mobilizing communities, especially women, to protect national borders. The program brings the positive impact of the “Accompanying women in border areas” program in raising awareness, improving livelihoods, and enhancing social welfare for disadvantaged women in those locations. He affirmed that the program is meaningful and effectively addresses the needs of women and children in remote areas. At the event, 30 collectives and 10 individuals are awarded due to their outstanding achievements in directing, advising, and implementing the program effectively.