Da Nang Scaling Up Effective Models and Practices for Children and Adolescents
Da Nang, 23 January 2026 – The workshop “Scaling Up Effective Models and Practices for Children and Adolescents” held under the Child-Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) and the Healthy Cities for Adolescents – Phase II (HCA-II) Project, funded by Fondation Botnar and managed by Ecorys, was successfully convened in Da Nang. The event was jointly organised […]
Da Nang Promotes The Action Programme For Children For The 2026-2030 Period
Da Nang, 26 December 2025 – The Da Nang Department of Health, in coordination with UNICEF Viet Nam, organized a Workshop on Developing the Action Programme for Children of Da Nang City for the 2026–2030 period. This workshop is one of the key activities under the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) and the Healthy Cities […]
Da Nang Reviews Child-Related Indicators To Inform The 2026-2030 Socio-Economic Development Plan
Da Nang, 26 December 2025 – The Da Nang Department of Health, in collaboration with UNICEF Viet Nam, successfully organized a Workshop on Reviewing and Advocating for Policy Integration into Da Nang’s Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP), with a focus on child-related indicators, gender responsiveness, and resilience to climate change and natural disasters. The workshop was […]
Da Nang Strengthens Models Promoting Meaningful Participation Of Children And Adolescents In The Final Year Of The CFCI/HCA-II Project
Da Nang, 25 December 2025, The Da Nang Department of Health (DoH), in coordination with UNICEF Viet Nam, successfully organized a workshop to share 2025 implementation results and develop the 2026 work plan under the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) and the Healthy Cities for Adolescents – Phase II (HCA-II) project, funded by the Botnar […]
First session of the Da Nang City Children’s Council after the Administrative merge: Connecting and advancing equal development for every child
Da Nang, 16 November 2025 – The Da Nang City Children’s Council convened its first Session following the administrative merger of the former Quang Nam Province and former Da Nang City, under the theme “Connecting and promoting equal development for all children.” The event was organized by the Da Nang Youth Union in collaboration with […]
JOURNEY WITH DA NANG’S YOUTH TO BUILD A HEALTHY AND FRIENDLY CITY — FROM A SAFE AND CIVILIZED DIGITAL SPACE
Da Nang, October 18–19, 2025 — The Da Nang Youth Union, in collaboration with UNICEF Viet Nam, successfully organized two training sessions on “Safe and Civilized Use of the Internet and Social Media” for nearly 200 youth union officials, teachers, and young members working in wards, communes, and schools across the city. This activity is […]
Journey for clean water and school sanitation: Joining hands to care for health of Da Nang’s girls
Da Nang, October 10, 2025: The Da Nang Center for Disease Control (CDC Da Nang), in collaboration with UNICEF Viet Nam, successfully organized the Conference on Reviewing School-Based Interventions to Improve Access to Clean Water, Sanitation, and Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and proposed a plan for citywide scaling-up in Da Nang. The conference was held […]
Da Nang spreads the message “Clean hand – Confident – Healthy”
Da Nang, October 11, 2025 – In celebration of Global Handwashing Day (October 15) and the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), UNICEF Viet Nam, in collaboration with the Da Nang Department of Health (DoH) and the Department of Education and Training (DoE), organized the event “Handwashing Heroes” at Nguyen Hue Secondary School […]
School nutrition capacity-building workshop – For a generation of healthy confident, and thriving children in Da Nang
Da Nang, October 14, 2025 – The Da Nang Center for Disease Control (CDC Da Nang), in collaboration with UNICEF Viet Nam, successfully organized a capacity-building workshop on school nutrition counseling, assessment, management, and data monitoring, aiming to strengthen the prevention and control of overweight and obesity among school children in Da Nang. This activity […]
“GREEN STEM INNOVATION 2025”: SPARKING CREATIVITY, NURTURING GREEN ASPIRATIONS
Da Nang, September 21, 2025 – Within the framework of the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA) – Phase II stem project in Da Nang, funded by the Botnar Foundation and managed by Ecorys, UNICEF Viet Nam, in collaboration with the Vietnam–UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK), University of Da Nang, successfully organized the […]
Webinar ‘Youth Leading The Way: Healthy City for All’
In the scope of the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA) project, phase 2, funded by Fondation Botnar and managed by Ecorys, UNICEF Viet Nam in collaboration with the Viet Nam-UK Institute for Research & Executive Education (VNUK – University of Da Nang), organized a webinar “Youth Leading the Way: Healthy City for All”. In her […]
Best videos from Mini Contest ‘Champion Press’
The Champion Press Club is part of the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA) phase 2, funded by Fondation Botnar, managed by Ecorys, co-implemented by UNICEF Viet Nam – Vietnam-UK Institute for Research & Executive Education (VNUK – University of Da Nang) and consulted by To he, is a creative space for Da Nang adolescents, where […]
Call for Applications: 2025 Asian Girls in Action Project
Since 2012, Garden of Hope Foundation (GOH) has been leading the Asian Girls Campaign (AGC), focusing on the empowerment and education of girls. Building on this legacy, GOH launches the 2025 Asian Girls in Action Project — an innovative program that first began in 2023. Submission Deadline: 6 p.m. on March 24, 2025.(GMT+8 / Taiwan Time) The Asian Girls […]
Da Nang’s Journey Toward Friendly and Healthy Cities for Youth
On December 19, 2024, UNICEF Vietnam, in collaboration with the Da Nang Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs (DOLISA), successfully held its annual workshop to review activities from the 2023-2024 period and develop a work plan for 2025-2026. This workshop is part of the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI), implemented by the Da Nang […]
Skills Training For Children’s Council Representatives: Amplifying The Voices Of Da Nang’s Youth
Da Nang, December 7 and 14, 2024 – A total of 50 student delegates from 10 newly established commune/ward-level Children’s Councils (CCs) completed an intensive skills training program aimed at enhancing their capacity as representatives. These councils, launched in November 2024 across various districts in Da Nang City, mark a significant step toward empowering young […]
UNICEF Recruits For 2nd Batch – Adolescents & Youth Advisory Group, Healthy Cities For Adolescents
Great opportunity to contribute your voices in order to create a meaningful project for all adolescents in Da Nang. Application duration: 0h00 December 1st – 23h59 December 15, 2024 Please see the details and application form below: TERMS OF REFERENCE Background The Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA) Project, Phase 2, funded by Botnar Foundation and […]
Register to creative programming competition YOUTH-ON! HACKATHON 2024
Youth-on! Hackathon is a programming competition for students aged 12 to 19 to encourage creativity and breakthrough thinking in the field of technology in the digital era 4.0. Following the success of the two seasons 2021 and 2023, Youth-On! Hackathon season 3 acts as a launching pad for young people to freely develop their capacities, passion for programming and initiate technology projects that have positive impact for the community. This year’s competition is part of the Healthy Cities for Adolescent (HCA) Project – Phase 2.
Survey Form For Youth On! Hackathon 2024 Theme
Continuing the success of two seasons in 2021 and 2023, this year, UNICEF in collaboration with the VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education, University of Da Nang, organize the next season of Youth On! Hackathon.
Global Youth’s Voice Event – World No Tobacco Day 2024
Aligned with the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2024 theme, “Protecting children from tobacco industry interference”, the virtual WNTD event titled “Global Youth’s Voice: Hear Our Stories – Empower, Protect, Unite: Stopping the Lies, Shielding Our Youth” is organized. This event is hosted by the WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub and the WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub for Public Awareness which will be held on May 23, 2024 from 1:00-2:15 P.M. (GMT).
Extension For Submitting Proposals On The Assessment Report Of The Socio-Economic Development Plan Of Da Nang
Extension For Submitting Proposals On The Assessment Report Of The Socio-Economic Development Plan Of Da Nang
Celebrating the success of the “Green Dance Competition Da Nang 2024”!
“Green Dance 2024” is an important activity in the scope of Healthy City for Adolescents project phase 2, organized by UNICEF Vietnam in collaboration with the Da Nang Youth Union. The contest is not only a playground and an opportunity for Da Nang children and youth to show off their talents, but also aims to raise awareness and participation in climate action to create a greener, cleaner and safer education system for all students.
Call For Interest To Submit Proposals On The Assessment Report Of The Socio-Economic Development Plan Of Da Nang
UNICEF Vietnam is currently accompanying Da Nang city in the Child-Friendly City Initiative, for the period 2023-2026. Within the framework of the project, aiming to advocate the city in building a Child-friendly, Gender-responsive and resilient Socio-economic Development Plan (SEDP), we thus call on research institution with capacity and reputation for involvement to perform the following tasks.
2024 International Letter Writing Campaign: “A letter to future generations about the world they hope to inherit.”
The 2024’s International Letter Writing Campaign is a writing competition, co-organized by UNICEF and the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The campaign amplifies children’s and adolescents’ voices and to share their hopes and dreams for future generations via the global stage. This year’s campaign invites children ages 9 to 15 years old to write: “A letter to future generations about the world they hope to inherit.”
[AYAG – HCA 2] A Coffee talk with UNICEF Expert
Members of the Adolescents and Youth Advisory Group (AYAG) – HCA Da Nang Project felt honored to have the opportunity to meet and converse with Ms. Erika Turunen – an expert in Child Friendly Cities Initiative from UNICEF Finland.
FLTS from Le Quy Don Specialized High School and Tran Phu High School Crowned Champions of U-INVENT 6
Bảy đội thi xuất sắc nhất đã tranh tài tại ngày chung kết. Mỗi đội thi đã có 12 phút trình bày (12-minute pitching) và 10 phút trả lời câu hỏi từ Ban giám khảo (10-minute Q&A). Trải qua khoảng thời gian thi đấu gay cấn và bùng nổ, những giải thưởng chung cuộc của U-Invent mùa 6 đã tìm được chủ nhân của mình.
Kich-off round of U-INVENT 6 science and technology creativity competition
After more than three months of anticipation, the first round of the U-Invent 6 Science and Technology Creativity Competition will officially commence this Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Vietnam Institute for Research and Training – Older Brother.
Welcome AYAG members!
After two rounds of careful selection, we are thrilled to announce that the Healthy City for Adolescents (HCA) Project phase 2 in Da Nang has chosen teenagers to become core members of the Youth Advisory Group (AYAG). These young individuals have shown great potential, passion, and connection to their work. They represent the voices of teenagers and young adults in Da Nang who are participating in the HCA project.
English speaking contest for children announcement
On disaster risk reduction & Climate actions
The English Speaking Contest on Disaster risk reduction & Climate actions is held by the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (MARD) in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund in Viet Nam (UNICEF).. This is a great opportunity for children to show their viewpoints and express innovative ideas on Disaster risk reduction & Climate change
STEAM Bus 2022 in Da Nang
A team of more than 200 volunteers, consisting of Vietnamese experts, students, and international students from 11 different time zones, operate STEAM for Vietnam. In just two years, they have already provided training in computational thinking, programming skills, and artistic thinking to over 50,000 students in Vietnam and 30 other countries worldwide.
Contest Winners Announcement “Green Playground Inner City”
In March 2022, UNICEF Vietnam coordinated with Da Nang Youth Union to organize the design contest “Green Playground Inner City” for all adolescents aged 12-18 years old. The contest is one of the activities hosted by the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA) project, under the Child-Friendly City Initiative in Da Nang. Over a month since […]
Contest deadline extended: “Green Playground Inner City”
The contest “Green Playground Inner City” for all adolescents aged 12 – 18 years old is one of the activities hosted by UNICEF Vietnam coordinated with Da Nang Youth Union. Over 2 weeks since the contest started, the organizers have gained a lot of engagement from adolescents, schools and Youth Unions in Da Nang. All […]
Call for Submissions: Youth 2030 Compendium of Promising Practices
The youth are taking more and more actions for community, getting closer to the achievement of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals by the year 2030. Nevertheless, their action and transformative potential is yet to be duly recognised. In this call for most promising practices, youth are encouraged to share the cases of successful youth-initiated and/or youth-led […]
Kick Start the Design Contest “Green Playground Inner City”
An interesting challenge for adolescents in Da Nang to create a green initiative for eco-friendly playground, appropriate for the urban context, especially in Da Nang city Playing in a green and clean space as well as having chances to join outdoor activities can bring significant benefits to children’s physical, mental and social development, especially in […]
[Service Request] – Institutional Consultancy to Upgrade Two Playgrounds in Da Nang
In order to create better and safer playgrounds for children and adolescents, HCA Da Nang is looking for a contractor to upgrade 2 playgrounds in Da Nang, Viet Nam. This assignment is expected to be conducted in 2 districts of Da Nang, including Cam Le and Lien Chieu district. The contractor will support the winner of the playground designing contest held in March 2022 to develop a comprehensive design for upgrading the two selected playgrounds located in the city of Da Nang,
[Service Request] – Contractor for Online Contest on Playground Design with Children
Organizing a virtual playground designing contest for children and adolescents in Da Nang is the main objective of the service. Having access to more green and clean space as well as having the opportunity to enjoy more open-door activities can significantly benefit children’s physical, mental and social development, especially in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. This assignment requires someone with relevant experience in the field of organizing events and contests with children and adolescent participation, innovation and technology, partnership especially in working with diverse stakeholders including the local government, adolescents, NGOs, private sector and academia
Video Contest: 1-Minute Green
Video contest: 1-minute green for students in Danang city will start on this year
[Service Request] – Contractor for Experience Sharing Conference
An experience-sharing conference is important to evaluate the implementation of the Child-Friendly City Initiative and Healthy Cities for Adolescents Project. It is involved by leaders and experts from ministries, selected cities as well as key stakeholders so as to review the progress of projects and share lessons learned together.
The Contest “We Share – Complete Education Knowledge for Adolescents”
The contest was held by the Vietnam National Institute of Educational Sciences and the United Nations Children’s Fund with the target of improving knowledge about sex education for students.
[Service Request] – National Consultant for End of Project Assessment
The end of project assessment is important to inform the future programming/scaling up of the
HCA project in Da Nang for the upcoming period. It requires independent views and perspectives. This task requires a national consultant with extensive evaluation background as well as practical
World Children’s Day Celebration
The biggest celebration of children and their rights is nearly here!!! World Children’s Day – a day for children, by children. JOIN US NOW!
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Debating contest “Danang Adolescents participate in building a healthy and child-friendly city”
Over 3 weeks joining the “Leadership Skills Training Courses for Da Nang Children and Adolescents” from September 11 to October 3, 2021, 79 students aged 10 to 18 years old from many schools have acquired essential knowledge and skills such as presentation, teamwork, research, pressure and time control.
School Psychological Counselling Training Program
On 4th November 2021, the Da Nang Youth Union coordinated with the Healthy Cities for Adolescents project (UNICEF Vietnam) to organise a training program of school psychological counselling, and techniques for empathic listening and emotion management. The training program took place on November 4 and 5, 2021, helping to improve a better understanding of the importance of school psychology counselling in high schools and thereby, gradually creating a task force to promptly recognise and resolve conflicts among students.
Study-from-home with the Online Contest: “DA NANG CHILDREN – HAPPY CREATIVITY TIME, USEFUL SKILLS LEARNING”
In order to encourage children to participate in healthy activities and effectively use their time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Youth Union coordinated with the Healthy cities for Adolescents project (UNICEF Vietnam) to organize the video contest “Da Nang Children – Happy Creativity Time, Useful Skills Learning”. Submission period was from September 5 to October 25, 2021, and the awards are expected to be announced in November 2021.
Virtual Dialogues on Employability Skills of Youth
#VCCI and #UNICEFVietNam are co-hosting three Virtual Dialogues with the theme “Let’s join hands to improve employability skills of boys and girls for jobs of the future”. The three dialogues are to provide a platform not only for youth (15-24 years old) to raise their voice on the demand of improving employability skills, but also for businesses, […]
Leadership Skills Training Courses for Da Nang Children and Adolescents
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.
Stay Optimistic Over The Pandemic – Happy at Home
What do you do at home during the pandemic?
In joint efforts of community prevention, UNICEF TikTok joins hands with partners to launch “Stay optimistic over the pandemic – happy@home” campaign amid 4th wave of the pandemic in Viet Nam. Joining us in 2 simple steps:
U-REPORT – Spreading Voices of Youth
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.
Youth Survey – Opinions Contribution
The International Youth Day is coming. The topic for this year is “Youth’s participation: Youth contribution to achieving sustainable development goals”.
For this occasion, supported by the United Nations in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and Ministry of Domestic Affairs, we are implementing a Youth Survey in Vietnam through the U-Report tool.
An 11th Grader and Her International Learning Journey
Vo Van Nguyen, an 11th grade female student from Phan Chau Trinh High School in Da Nang City, recently took part in the World Cities Day Webinar with adolescents from five other countries around the world on Oct 31. The virtual event was hosted by Fondation Botnar – funder of the Healthy City for Adolescents initiative in multiple countries, including Da Nang – Vietnam.
Dynamic Female Youth Leaders in Technology – The Promise of Da Nang’s Future
Nguyen Thi Huu Nhi, a 3rd year student in computer science at Duy Tan University in Da Nang, has been actively involved in the Healthy Cities for Adolescents project (HCA) since its very first co-creation phase activities.
A Brilliant Young Student and his Spark of Creativity from a Youth Consultation Workshop
Vo Nguyen Dinh Tri, a second-year student at FPT University in Da Nang, recently returned from an event hosted by the Ministry of Education and Training to honor the top 15 educational innovations as part of the “Young Intellectuals for Education” program. He had a fantastic presentation to the jury on his newly developed product aimed to improve online teaching in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A World Where Children Speak their Mind
Cu Khanh Linh, an 11-year-old student at Duc Tri secondary school, is always full of ideas and energy. She was the master of ceremonies at the youth consultation event organized by UNICEF and Da Nang Youth Union on COVID-19 impacts in late October this year. Last year, she represented Nguyen Khuyen primary school as one of the city exemplary students.
“The World We Want” Workshop
Do you want to share the future of the Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP)? 🥳
Part of the YECAP x Movers Climate Series, we are hosting the first “World We Want – YECAP Edition”, a fun and interactive consultation for youth to share how we can better empower the youth to engage in climate actions.
Volunteer Opportunity
UNICEF NextGen Viet Nam is an initiative of young professionals who wish to support UNICEF’s lifesaving mission. There are two key objectives in front of NextGen Viet Nam:
Build a community of 30 million people in Viet Nam engaged in messaging about children’s rights and actively supporting it by donating
Raise funds for UNICEF projects in Viet Nam from corporates and influential individuals
What Impressed You The Most at Youth-On! Hackathon?
WHAT IMPRESSED YOU THE MOST AT THE YOUTH-ON! HACKATHON?
✨ Let’s experience, learn and share together!
During the week of the Hackathon, 12 teams, 6 Mentors, 6 Facilitators and 6 Buddies have made beautiful memories that only found at the Youth-on! Hackathon. It was the dynamic youth, the enthusiastic energy and the spirit of learning by participants that have made it a success and a specialty of Youth-on! Hackathon.
Watch Demo Day Livestream – Get Big Gift from Organizer!
Unveiling the YOUTH-ON! HACKATHON t-shirts and masks collection, the limited quantity for the audience of the show.
Coming to this year’s contest, the audience will have the opportunity to receive valuable prizes from the organizer. Just in a super simple way: