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Ms Nga Le - @Aus4E MERL Manager was pleased to share #GREAT’s experience in the recent workshop on financing and enhancing women agribusiness entrepreneurs, held by the ADB-funded GMS Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security Program in Bangkok, Thailand.

Great that Ms Nga Le – @Aus4E MERL Manager had the opportunity to share our experience in women’s economic empowerment at the workshop “🇦🇺 & 🇻🇳 experience sharing on women empowerment” yesterday. #WEE #GenderEquality #MarketSystemsDevelopment

To support this year's #InternationalWomensDay theme #DigitALL: Innovation & technology for #genderequality, we share the story of Sung Thi Lan, who applied digital transformation to contribute to the improved resilience of her business & other women. bit.ly/41JmNo3

In our latest #GREATKnowledgeSeries release, we draw on @Aus4E's data and experience to date to explore whether increasing women's agency and access to resources is enough to achieve sustainable women's economic empowerment. bit.ly/3xiSkPn #WomensEconomicEmpowerment

@AusAmbVN joined the director of bamboo shoot processor, Yen Thanh, an @Aus4E partner, to discuss plans to strengthen an #inclusive and #sustainable bamboo shoot sector, and expand into a further four districts in Son La Province🎍 #Aus4Vietnam #EconomicEmpowerment

It was our pleasure to welcome @AusAmbVN Mr Andrew Goledzinowski on his visit to @Aus4E partners in Lao Cai, the Hung Hien Vermicelli Cooperative and Choan Then Community-Based Tourism Village. #Aus4Vietnam #InclusiveEconomicGrowth #PartnershipforRecovery #Tourism

At a cinnamon workshop last week, Ms Quynh Anh Vu, @Aus4E Dept. Team Leader shared our approaches to develop a sustainable & inclusive #cinnamon sector & proposed interventions to create a high-value cinnamon sector of 🇻🇳 to be competitive in high-end markets.

On #VietnamWomenDay, we are proud to present this rap music video to showcase @Aus4E's work in Son La & Lao Cai to enhance #genderequality & #womensempowerment. Congratulations to the #GREAT women who were involved in the creation of this music video! bit.ly/3CiWdY5

@Aus4E Team Leader @philharman shared lessons on supporting Lao Cai & Son La tourism's recovery through building the resilience of local #women and showcased community-based and women-led #tourism business models in the #MekongTourismForum last week.

In 5 years, 71 GREAT-supported projects in Lao Cai and Son La resulted in ✅ 3,657 new jobs ✅ 15,378 women with increased income Watch below for more results. We are excited to continue striving for #genderequality alongside our partners in Phase 2! bit.ly/3xpddsS

Great to welcome Ms Kate Wallace, 🇦🇺’s Deputy Ambassador to visit Lao Cai & meet organic cinnamon growers - participants of @Aus4E. She heard how local women significantly increased income & confidence thanks to organic cultivation of cinnamon to supply high-end export markets.

“I realised that @Aus4E not only helps women grow ramie and increase family income, but it also empowers women to lead and manage the family budget, and to become more confident." Read below to see what can be achieved when #women are #empowered. bit.ly/3IIW3uJ

Suoi Bang Cooperative in Van Ho, #SonLa has seen its members yield more than fruit. They have gained greater confidence and are increasingly active in the local community thanks to joining the @Aus4E-supported project. Read more about these changes below. ow.ly/AVs050JJ5ir

Hardworking and courageous in the face of adversity, Ms Dinh Thi Oanh is a valued member of the Xuan Nha Clean Bamboo Shoot Cooperative. She discusses the opportunities offered to her through the Cooperative and @Aus4E. #aus4Vietnam #agriculture ow.ly/wT2350JJ5aQ

Bamboo shoots are providing #inclusive economic and #employment opportunities for local communities in #SonLa. Read about the changes reported by #women as they increase their involvement in sustainable bamboo production with support from @Aus4E. bit.ly/3QPp4sa

Sung Y Hoa (Ta So Village, Moc Chau) and her husband have been running a homestay business on their own land with support from @Aus4E. This business is bringing them economic benefits and improved confidence. Read more bit.ly/39B9gZu

Read the 4th publication in the #GREATKnowledgeSeries “Making finance work for women: lessons from northwest Vietnam” to learn how @Aus4E has worked with partners to improve access to finance for ethnic minority women in Son La and Lao Cai. bit.ly/3MRojvn

Our partners reflected with pride during our @Aus4E Steering Committee earlier this week. We are excited for the next program phase as we to continue to partner with the #SonLa and #LaoCai governments to strive for #genderequality and #inclusivemarkets. #Aus4Vietnam @AusAmbVN

Students spoke with @AusAmbVN about the positive impact Lao Cai College courses have had on their lives. Working with @Aus4E and 🇦🇺's Chisholm Institute, Lao Cai College designed hospitality courses that have increased job opportunities for local graduates, including women.