“The Vitality of the Jungle” – Spreading the belief and aspiration to rise up of ethnic minority women and children”

On the morning of May 27, 2025, in Pleiku City, Gia Lai Province, the Vietnam Women's Museum, in collaboration with the Gia Lai Provincial Museum, organized the communication event "The Vitality of the Great Forest" . This meaningful activity is part of Project 8 – "Implementing Gender Equality and Addressing Urgent Issues for Women and Children", under the National Target Program for Socio -Economic Development of Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Regions, chaired by the Vietnam Women's Union, with the support of the Vietnam Women's Museum and active cooperation from the local authorities.

The event was attended by representatives from local government levels, museums in the Central and Central Highlands regions, the Women's Union at all levels, press agencies, and nearly 300 delegates including women members from Gia Lai province, teachers and students from Gia Lai Provincial Ethnic Boarding School, Luong The Vinh Secondary School (Po To commune, Ia Pa district), and Quang Trung Primary and Secondary School (Ia Pa district).

*Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet – Member of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union, Director of the Vietnam Women's Museum – and the students participated in the program.*

The highlight of the program was the discussion “The Great Forest Life” – where the insiders boldly stepped onto the stage and shared their journey of overcoming themselves. Here, the true stories touched the hearts of the listeners:

Ms. H'Roan , a woman who had experienced domestic violence, bravely overcame her circumstances and spread a spirit of change in her community.

Linh Nhi , a Jrai student with the dream of becoming a doctor to cure her grandmother, is a typical image of the young generation of ethnic minorities confidently pursuing knowledge and ambition.

*Seminar "The Lifeblood of the Great Forest"*

The talk show "The Great Forest's Lifeblood" and the activity of awarding 35 scholarships to ethnic minority students in difficult circumstances are clear evidence of companionship, listening and believing in the ability to change of each person.

At the same event , the thematic exhibition "The Vitality of the Great Forest," organized by the Vietnam Women's Museum, officially opened. Through images, video excerpts, and authentic stories, the exhibition recreates the transformation journey of women and children in the communes of Ia Broăi, Pờ Tó, Chư Mố, and Ia K'Dăm (Ia Pa district, Gia Lai province).

The exhibition “Vitality of the Great Forest” not only displays images and artifacts but is also a space for listening and sharing – where ethnic minority women are recognized as the subjects creating change with their inner strength and aspirations to rise up.
The Vietnam Women's Museum is honored to accompany the program, spreading inspirational stories and affirming that when trusted and given opportunities, women anywhere can take control of their future.
The exhibition continues to be open to the public at the Gia Lai Provincial Museum (21 Tran Hung Dao Street, Tay Son Ward, Pleiku City) until the end of…
We cordially invite you to visit!!!

Some pictures of the event: