Supporting rural women in self-development and livelihood creation.

Ms. Truong Thi Thu Thuy, member of the Presidium and Head of the Family and Social Affairs Department of the Vietnam Women's Union, shared information about the Union's programs aimed at equipping rural women with knowledge and helping them develop their livelihoods. - Photo: Organizing Committee

The program, jointly implemented by Nestlé Vietnam and the Vietnam Women's Union, began in December 2020 in 9 provinces and cities . By November 2024, the program had expanded to 18 provinces and cities nationwide, continuing to spread practical values ​​that help improve the lives and enhance the livelihoods of women.

Don't leave rural women behind in the digital age.

On December 5th, in Soc Trang, Nestlé Vietnam, in collaboration with VBCSD and the Vietnam Women's Union, organized a seminar on the theme "Creating Positive Social Value Through Enhancing Women's Economic Empowerment".

At the seminar, representatives from Nestlé Vietnam and other delegates shared diverse perspectives and updated information on policies, guidelines, and best practices in ESG. A highlight was the "Nestlé accompanies women" program, a collaboration between Nestlé Vietnam and the Vietnam Women's Union, which was recognized as a prime example of an initiative to promote gender equality, closely linked to the social pillar (S) in ESG.

After four years of implementation, the program has trained and enhanced the knowledge and skills of thousands of members, helping them adapt to digital transformation and create livelihoods.

Ms. Truong Thi Thu Thuy, a member of the Presidium of the Vietnam Women's Union, stated that as of November 2024, the program had been implemented in 18 provinces. The "Nestlé Sister" model, part of the "Nestlé accompanies women" program, has attracted participation from 388 communes with 2,760 Nestlé Sisters. These women have participated very actively, not only gaining additional knowledge but also improving their income and enhancing the quality of their family life.

From 2024, the program also implemented the "Cooking with Maggi to Build a Business" model to diversify livelihood channels for female members, creating opportunities for women to start businesses based on their passion for cooking.

Soc Trang is one of the exemplary provinces participating in this program. Ms. Tran Thi Kim Phuong, Vice President of the Soc Trang Provincial Women's Union, said: "On average, each member participating in the program has increased their stable income by 1-2.5 million VND/month, improving the quality of life not only for themselves but also for their families and the local community."

The program's highlights include guiding women on the use of digital applications and tools, improving family healthcare skills, and family financial management skills, helping women become increasingly confident and assert their position in the family as well as in their daily work.

The program helps women in Soc Trang access opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills, as well as create sustainable livelihoods – Photo: Organizing Committee

Continuing efforts to promote gender equality

At the seminar, Mr. Nguyen Tien Huy, Director of the Office of Sustainable Business Development (under VCCI), highly appreciated the efforts of Nestlé Vietnam and the Vietnam Women's Union through the "Nestlé accompanies women" program, as well as the positive impacts the program has brought to women members in the locality.

Mr. Khuat Quang Hung, Director of External Relations and Communications of Nestlé Vietnam, shared the company's efforts to improve the livelihoods of women, especially women in rural areas – Photo: Organizing Committee

From a business perspective, Mr. Khuat Quang Hung, Director of External Relations and Communications at Nestlé Vietnam, stated that Nestlé always links its business development goals with the development and prosperity of the community.

He emphasized: "Through this cooperation program with the Vietnam Women's Union, we hope to create positive impacts on the lives and status of Vietnamese women, while contributing to the common goal of gender equality, promoting diversity, equality, and inclusiveness in Vietnam."

This program is a continuation of Nestlé's initiatives to empower and empower women, not only within the company but also in the community and across the entire value chain. This is part of Nestlé's sustainable development strategy in Vietnam, which has been implemented for nearly 30 years.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ho-tro-phu-nu-nong-thon-phat-trien-ban-than-tao-lap-sinh-ke-20241206171910244.htm