SCDI presents to readers the outstanding news of July 2025.

SCDI organized a training session on climate change and migration

On July 11, SCDI organized a training session on climate change and migration, led by Frédérik Beaudry, a master's student in Geography at Laval University, Canada. The session deepened participants’ understanding of climate-induced migration and the vulnerabilities of certain communities. 

Photo: Session on climate vulnerability during the training workshop.

Through an intersectional lens, SCDI members discussed how climate change worsens existing challenges faced by marginalized groups. As a community-focused organization, SCDI deeply understands the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on vulnerable groups such as migrants, low-income workers, and ethnic minorities in remote areas.

Sessions like these offer SCDI a key opportunity to review its program design, ensuring climate adaptation efforts are inclusive and grounded in the real needs of the most affected communities.

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Implementation of the tuberculosis prevention plan for the second half of 2025

On July 22–23, SCDI and members of the CSET network participated in a mid-year planning meeting for the implementation of TB (Tuberculosis) prevention, held in Pleiku, Gia Lai. The event gathered representatives from the National TB Program, provincial TB hospitals, partners, and community-based organizations.

Participants shared updates, challenges in TB detection and treatment - especially drug-resistant TB - and discussed the impact of ongoing restructuring of the health system. Community voices, especially from the CSET network, played a key role in highlighting the importance of community-led approaches in reaching marginalized groups and supporting patients throughout the treatment journey.

Photo: Participants gathered for a group photo after the meeting ended.

The meeting reinforced the message that TB elimination is not possible without meaningful community engagement and strengthened the commitment to inclusive, grassroots-based interventions for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.

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Meaningful activity for children in the “Breaking the Cycle” project

On July 26, SCDI and tesa Site Hai Phong organized Chắp cánh ước mơ (Nurturing Dreams), an extracurricular activity for children in the “Breaking the Cycle” project in Hai Phong. 

Over 30 children and their families joined the event, where children created handmade “dream cards” as a way to express their hopes and aspirations. Nutritious gifts were provided as a gesture of encouragement, making the day both meaningful and memorable.

Photo: Children molding clay figures to decorate their dream cards.

Centered around the belief "Every dream deserves to be heard and uplifted”, the event connects children, families, volunteers, and organizers in a warm and loving atmosphere while reinforcing the importance of investing in children's growth and well-being. 

Read more about this activity here.

Community day “Flow of hope” for children in the “Breaking the Cycle” Project

On July 27, SCDI organized a community event titled “Flow of Hope” in Hồng Hà Ward, Hà Nội, for children in the “Breaking the Cycle” project and local residents. The event created a space for connection, sharing, and encouragement of learning within the community.

The program welcomed 45 trainees and staff from KOTO, a vocational training organization for disadvantaged youth. Children received meaningful gifts, enjoyed a meal prepared by KOTO trainees, and listened to inspiring stories about personal growth through vocational education. 

Photo: Nguyen Huy Hoang, a KOTO trainee, shares his remarkable growth through vocational training. 

This event reinforced the importance of collective support in helping children build a brighter future.

Read more about this activity here.

SCDI joins One Health working group

SCDI recently took part in the kick-off meeting of the “From Research to Policy” working group, part of the broader One Health initiative coordinated by CIRAD. The event brought together a diverse network of research institutions, civil society organizations, and government agencies, all working toward a shared goal: translating scientific findings into inclusive and impactful policy actions.

One Health is a key focus area for SCDI, reflecting our commitment to holistic, community-centered approaches to public health. In this initiative, SCDI is not only a core member of the working group, but also serves as an implementation partner of the ASEACA project, led by CIRAD.

Photo: Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kim Dung, SCDI's Deputy Director, speaks at the event

We look forward to continuing this collaboration - sharing insights, co-developing outcomes, and ensuring that community participation is embedded at every step of the research-to-policy journey. Together, we aim to make the One Health approach more grounded, inclusive, and responsive to real-world needs.