Da Nang – In February 2025, the Communication & Creative Storytelling Training for outstanding youth passionate about the environment and climate change in Da Nang was successfully held. This initiative is part of the Healthy Cities for Adolescents Phase II Project in Da Nang (HCA-II Da Nang), funded by Fondation Botnar and managed by Ecorys […]

Da Nang, January 10, 2025 – The exchange and learning workshop on the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) was co-organized by the Da Nang Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (DOLISA) and UNICEF Viet Nam. This event was also part of Phase II of the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA-II) project in Da Nang, […]

To create a truly child-friendly Da Nang where no child or adolescent is left behind, listening to and respecting their voices is crucial. Since 2016, the Children’s Council, piloted in seven districts by Da Nang Youth Union, has provided a platform for children to express their views and share their aspirations on issues they care […]

The U-Invent 7 technology innovation competition is reaching its climax, filled with exciting and challenging stages. In the Prototype Round, creative ideas were transformed into tangible prototypes, with teams passionately presenting their solutions to the judging panel. Eleven outstanding teams have been selected to advance to the semi-finals on December 8th. U-Invent 7 – A […]

“Junior Researcher” course is part of the Skills Training Series for Young People aged 14 – 18 in Secondary and High Schools, co-organized by UNICEF Vietnam and the VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK), Danang University, funded by Botnar Foundation and managed by Ecorys, to foster skills and encourage comprehensive development for Da […]

More than 120 students from secondary and high schools aged 12-19 in Da Nang participated in the training “𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧” from July 16-20, 2024, which starts the Skills Training Series for Da Nang Children and Adolescents. This is an activity implemented by UNICEF Vietnam and the VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK), Danang University, under the Healthy Cities for Youth (HCA) project phase 2.

Continuing the HCA project phase 1; in phase 2, UNICEF Vietnam continues to coordinate with VNUK to organize a series of interesting competitions and courses

We’re thrilled to share that over 60 enthusiastic young minds have joined us, presenting a range of innovative solutions to promote the mental well-being of adolescents and youths. Especially, the competition is a part of the series of activities in honor of World Children’s Day this year in Viet Nam, with a key focus on mental health.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has collaborated with the Vietnamese Institute for Research and Training – England (VNUK), Da Nang University and Da Nang Youth Union to organize the 6th season of the U-Invent competition in Da Nang City. The competition is part of the Healthy City for Adolescents project (HCA) and is themed “Bridging innovation for a better life – Leaving no one behind”. U-Invent 6 aims to provide a platform for young adults to develop their creative thinking skills and enhance their sense of responsibility towards the community.

Leading up to the 11th World Urban Forum in Poland from June 26-30, Fondation Botnar, the sponsor for the HCA project in Da Nang, is organizing a media campaign called #MyCityMyVoice for youth and young adults. This is an opportunity for you to share your ideas and ask questions to experts and world leaders about urbanization and city planning.

Children are playing at a UNICEF-supported newly renovated playground in Da Nang City as life normalcy is restoring in the coastal area. The playground, launched today and designed by children and adolescents aged 12-18 from a recent design contest entitled “Green Playground Inner City”, is a token answering the local children’s and adolescents’ call to have more public spaces and playgrounds in the city.