Da Nang is emerging as a city with enormous potential for development. Being home to more than one million people, the city is a vibrant industrial, commercial, financial, educational, technological and tourist hub. With the strong leadership and commitment from the city’s leaders, Da Nang is on the path to become Viet Nam’s second Child-Friendly City, along with Ho Chi Minh City. Da Nang already has several building blocks in place, including an Action Programme for Implementation of Viet Nam’s Youth Strategy, which encourages youth-centered human resource development; strengthens education and life skills; employ the application of new technology; support vocational training and employment opportunities; improve health, fitness and stature; and promote cultural and recreational activities.

U-Report is a technology initiative of UNICEF. It is a social monitoring tool using free surveying message, specifically for teenagers in all countries around the world. U-Report is a place for young people to speak out about the most up-to-date, most important issues to them to create a better world where every child and young person can develop to their fullest potential.