Young people in Tam Duong actively shape rural future!

Young people in Tam Duong actively shape rural future!

The youth organization of the Duong Duong district in Vietnam shows how young people can actively contribute to the development of rural areas. As part of the movement "Young people mature to build new rural areas", numerous concrete projects were implemented that improve the infrastructure and promote environmental protection. According to Vietnam.vn this includes measures such as the construction and repair of country roads as well as the installation of solar-powered street lighting.

In the past five years, 48 ​​projects with a total value of 2,491 million and and This includes an average of 11 solar -powered street lighting projects, in which 399 million and invested. In addition, the youth organization mobilized support for cement to build hygienic toilets and country roads, with a total value of over 800 million and. These initiatives contribute significantly to improve more than 90 km of roads between and within the villages.

social and environmental initiatives

The activities of the youth organization go beyond road expansion. 55 garbage pits and 7 new mini burning systems were built. There were also 10 playgrounds in kindergartens and cultural houses in villages. In addition, the group participated in the construction of a cultural center and the removal of several dilapidated houses for needy families. Such projects not only promote the feeling of community, but also improve the quality of life on site.

The youth youth also created numerous environmental initiatives. This includes the organization of "volunteer samples" and "Green Sundays", in which over 35,500 participants became active to clean the surroundings and plant more than 50,000 flowers and trees. These measures not only improve infrastructure, but also promote awareness of the environment and the cultural identity of the region.

vocational training and economic development

The programs designed by the Tam Duong District Youth Union also include economic development. In recent years, two new youth cooperatives have been founded and start-up models have been developed in agriculture and tourism. These initiatives offer young people perspectives and contribute to the economic stability of the region. Over 40 professional consulting meetings were carried out to provide more than 5,900 young people information about training opportunities.

In addition, 1,509 members and young people received support in the job placement, and short-term professional training was offered for 1,078 young people. The initiatives are also aimed at promoting young people in agriculture, and the introduction of a model of a youth group for growing medicinal plants is an example of their innovative approach.

The situation in Tam Duong reflects major challenges that are also up for debate worldwide. In Africa, around 25 million young people are new to the labor market every year, while similar trends can be observed in Vietnam. Overcoming the challenges in rural regions is crucial to create economic perspectives. In this context, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) supports programs that are intended to improve the training and employment of young people in order to strengthen rural areas, so GIZ .

The activities of the youth organization in Tam Duong are a positive example of how regional initiatives can contribute to the development of the rural economy and to create a more sustainable living environment. Future projects are already being planned to further promote this progress and to mobilize the youth for the challenges of rural development.