Vinh Long (VNA) - ActionAid Vietnam and Lindstrom Group (Europe) will continue assisting local residents, especially children, in climate change-affected areas of the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long in 2026.
The programme will provide access to clean, sanitary water and raise awareness of water conservation amidst increasing salinisation and pollution.
It will install solar-powered reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration systems at six schools in Tra Vinh, Long Duc, and Nguyet Hoa. These systems are designed to treat saline and iron-contaminated water, with expert advice from Can Tho University. Additionally, 2,500 reusable non-plastic water bottles will be provided to students to ensure regular access to clean water.
The programme will also introduce hydroponic farming at schools, offering students hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, water conservation, and environmental protection, while supplementing school meals with fresh produce.
Furthermore, training will be provided for teachers and students on waterborne diseases, safe water use, water conservation, environmental hygiene, reducing plastic waste, and climate change adaptation skills.
This initiative is part of the "Water Access Promotes Happy Schools (WAHASO)" programme, implemented in schools in areas heavily impacted by climate change and salinisation in Vinh Long.
The programme, running from 2025 to 2027 with a total funding of 90,000 EUR (104,820 USD), is sponsored by Lindstrom Group and executed by ActionAid Vietnam and the Vinh Long ODA Project Management Unit.
Since the beginning of 2025, the programme has installed solar-powered RO water filtration systems at three schools and donated 800 thermos bottles to students. It also held one ToT (Training of Trainers) course and 35 expanded training sessions for students on waterborne diseases and water management, aiming to enhance knowledge on water resource management, protection, and the prevention of diseases caused by contaminated water sources.
In addition, the programme launched a theater communication campaign and the online creative competition "Water Voice," attracting 1,400 students and 200 teachers and parents from Tra Vinh, Long Duc, and Nguyet Hoa wards./.
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