In Vietnam, social prejudices and outdated customs in ethnic minority communities, including early marriage, discrimination, human trafficking, and inequality, impede the dreams and aspirations of many ethnic minority girls and women. Numerous female students are forced to halt their education due to unintended early pregnancies, resulting from a lack of knowledge about self-protection. Insufficient awareness of their basic rights further compounds their disadvantages.
The Vietnam Children's Fund partners with schools with a high number of ethnic minority female students to establish after-school clubs. These student-led clubs engage in diverse activities and play a crucial role in equipping female students with essential knowledge in four key skill areas.
• Reproductive health and sexual education
• Financial literacy
• Leadership skills
• Legal rights