U.S. Government supports new HIV/AIDS outpatient clinic in Ho Chi Minh City

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

HO CHI MINH CITY  –  Senior U.S. and Vietnamese officials presided at the opening of an outpatient clinic for people living with HIV/AIDS in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, thus expanding those critical care and prevention services already provided by U.S. Government programs in the city.

Three U.S.-Funded Activities to Promote Better Health, More Jobs for the Disabled Launched in Danang

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

DANANG, October 29, 2008 – Vietnamese and U.S. officials today officially launched three activities to help persons with disabilities in Danang access health services and gain skills to find jobs. Funded through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), these new projects totaling $1 million will be implemented by the East Meets West Foundation (EMW), Save the Children, and Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH).

Chinese Official Feted for Environmental Compliance Leadership

Thursday, November 06, 2008

The Asian Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network (AECEN) will give its first Award for Outstanding Service and Commitment by a Woman to Tang Xingqun, Deputy Director-General of the Chongqing Environmental Protection Bureau. The award, for leadership and contributing to environmental compliance and enforcement, will be made at AECEN's Annual Forum in Bali on November 24-26. USAID is the sole supporter of this year’s forum and provides principal funding for AECEN, which promotes improved compliance with environmental policies, laws and regulations.