Exhibition features development achievements of Australia's partner NGOs in Vietnam
The Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) on November 9 launched a photo exhibition that features development achievements of foreign non-Governmental organisations (NGOs) that are partners of Australia in Vietnam.
Hanoi (VNA)💞 – The Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the VietnamUnion of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) on November 9 launched a photo exhibition that features development achievements of foreign non-Governmental organisations (NGOs) that are partners of Australia in Vietnam.
Over many years, the NGOs have developedpeople-to-people links, supported poverty reduction, addressed social issues,and contributed significantly to Vietnam’s remarkable socio-economicdevelopment. Structured around 11 thematic areas, the photos capture memorable moments and events and key project activities of the NGOs' work in improvinginfrastructure and equipment, volunteering and people-to-people links,healthcare, education and training, child care andprotection, disability-inclusive development, sustainable livelihoods, economicgrowth, empowering women and girls, digital technology application, and partnershipsand exchanging experiences. Along with photos, 19 stories and real-life characters show the diverse work andachievements of the NGOs. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Australian Ambassador toVietnam Andrew Goledzinowski said that NGOs are a key partner in Australia’s overseas development assistanceglobally and in Vietnam. “Australia’s NGO partnersbring a deep understanding of local context, close relationships with localauthorities and innovative development approaches. These are assets thatcontribute to the warm relationship that Australia and Vietnam celebrate in our50th anniversary year,” he said. Nguyen Ngoc Hung, VUFO Vice President saidthat AustralianNGOs have been supporting and partnering with Vietnam from early stages. While their initial contributions encompassed humanitariansupport such as infrastructure and medical equipment, and loans support, those NGOshave continually adapted their approaches and their focus has shifted towardscapacity building, gender equality, economic growth, and engaging the privatesector in the development of sustainable models,Hung said. As one of many eventscelebrating the 50th Anniversary of Australia – Vietnam diplomatic relationsduring 2023, the exhibition will be open to the public until November 16./.
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People visit the exhibition. (Photo: nhandan.vn) 
