• Project 8 Summary Conference: Promoting Gender Equality in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Regions
  • Provincial Women's Union: Implementing Project 8 in 14 communes, wards, and towns in the province.
  • Project 8 promotes equality and eliminates gender stereotypes.

Following the administrative reorganization, Khanh Hung commune now has 7 hamlets participating in Project 8, including: Kinh Dung A, Kinh Dung B, Kinh Hang B, Kinh Hang C, Nha May A, Nha May B, and Nha May C.

Community communication group meetings to disseminate knowledge about gender equality and prevention of domestic violence in Khanh Hung commune attracted a large number of women and men from ethnic minority communities.

In implementing the project's activities, the commune regularly organized training courses and communication sessions on gender equality, prevention of domestic violence , and child protection. These sessions attracted a large number of people, especially women from ethnic minority groups. Thanks to direct and accessible knowledge, the women have become increasingly confident in their communication, boldly participating in community activities and applying their knowledge to building prosperous and happy families.

Ms. Quách Thị Kim Luông (wearing a yellow shirt) and other members participate in displaying products at the Women's Congress of Khánh Hưng commune, term 2025-2030.

According to Ms. Quach Thi Kim Luong, Head of the Women's Association in Kinh Dung B hamlet: "The activities of Project 8 have significantly changed people's awareness. Women know how to protect themselves, are more confident in speaking up when they encounter problems, and participate more confidently in community activities. People in the hamlet are also more united, supporting each other to build a safe living environment for women and children."

Alongside media outreach, the model of community-based communication teams and trusted community addresses continues to be effective, becoming a safe haven for women facing difficulties or experiencing domestic violence. The Women's Union of the commune also focuses on mobilizing support so that all children, especially those from ethnic minority groups, can attend school and benefit from support policies.

Tran Lan Anh (second from the right) receives the October 20th scholarship awarded by the Women's Union of Khanh Hung commune at the commune's Women's Congress held at the end of October 2025.

Tran Lan Anh, a 6th-grade student from Kinh Dung B hamlet, shared: “I am very happy to be able to go to school and receive a scholarship. I am very grateful for the care and attention from the Women's Association. I promise to try harder to study better.”

One of the most positive developments in the implementation of Project 8 in Khanh Hung is the change in men's perceptions. Previously, many outdated notions such as "housework is for women," or that childcare and raising children were primarily the responsibility of women, were still prevalent. However, through communication sessions and small group dialogues, many men have actively participated in activities and discussions about the role of husbands and fathers in modern families. Sharing household chores, co-parenting, and supporting their wives' participation in community activities has become more common.

Ms. Phan Cam Loan, President of the Women's Union of Khanh Hung commune, actively disseminates knowledge about gender equality and social welfare policies to its members.

Mr. Luu Thanh Truong, from Kinh Dung B hamlet, said: “Participating in training courses and communication sessions, I understand better the responsibilities of men in the family. It's not enough to just work; you also have to listen to and share with your wife and children. I also actively spread this message to the local people. In recent years, I've noticed a significant decrease in arguments in my neighborhood.”

In addition, the Women's Association of the commune also organizes many livelihood training courses, supports women in accessing loans for economic development, contributing to sustainable poverty reduction and promoting gender equality.

Ms. Phan Cam Loan, President of the Women's Union of Khanh Hung commune, said: "To enhance the knowledge and economic empowerment of women, the Women's Union of the commune actively uses social media to quickly disseminate the Party and State's guidelines and policies to its members. The Union also regularly introduces good practices and exemplary women for women to learn from, striving to develop their economy and build stable families."

Thanks to the involvement of the political system and the enthusiastic response of the people, Project 8's activities in Khanh Hung are becoming increasingly effective. Women are more confident, children are better protected, and men are more conscious of building equal and happy families. These positive results affirm the important role of Project 8 in building a safe, civilized, and sustainably developed community in Khanh Hung.

Cam Nhi

Source: https://baocamau.vn/khanh-hung-lan-toa-hieu-qua-du-an-8-a124509.html