On 30 July 2026, Save the Children Vietnam, in collaboration with the People's Committee of Dak Lak Province, convened the workshop "Strengthening Partnerships and Sharing Experiences in Development and Humanitarian Programming" in Dak Lak Province.
The conference brought together nearly 80 participants, including representatives of central ministries and agencies, leaders of Dak Lak Province, representatives of Save the Children’s partner agencies from provinces and cities across Vietnam, social and professional organisations, the private sector, and local children.
Photo: The conference "Strengthening Partnerships and Sharing Experiences in Development and Humanitarian Programming" in Dak Lak Province.
At a time when resources for development and humanitarian assistance are undergoing significant changes, stronger multi-stakeholder partnerships are becoming increasingly important in addressing issues affecting children and communities. The workshop aimed to further consolidate and deepen cooperation among central and local authorities, international organisations, social organisations, the private sector and development partners; strengthen mutual understanding; and promote the sharing of lessons learned, good practices and coordinated action towards more flexible and effective partnership models. Through these efforts, stakeholders can contribute to children’s holistic development and support the achievement of the country’s sustainable growth objectives.
Photo: Save the Children Vietnam’s Country Director Le Thi Thanh Huong speaking at the event.
The workshop programme comprised three main discussion sessions. The first reviewed the results of cooperation between Save the Children and its partners during the 2022–2026 period and introduced the draft National Strategy on Child Development for 2026–2035, with a vision to 2045.
Photo: Representative from the Administration of Maternal and Child Affairs, Vietnam Ministry of Health.
During the second session, representatives of local authorities and partner agencies shared practical experience, discussed the factors that contribute to effective partnerships, and outlined their expectations of Save the Children’s role in the new period. The partnership between Dak Lak Province and Save the Children was also presented as a representative cooperation model, providing an opportunity to examine good practices, approaches that could be replicated in other localities, and areas for further improvement.
Photo: Delegates attending the event.
Mr. Nguyen Thien Van, Vice Chairman of the Dak Lak Provincial People’s Committee, said: “Dak Lak Province highly appreciates the contributions made by Save the Children and its partners to the province’s development over the years. Dak Lak is committed to continuing to create an enabling environment for development cooperation, strengthening coordination among relevant agencies and organisations, and working alongside partners to implement programmes and projects for children and communities.”
Photo: Mr. Nguyen Thien Van, Vice Chairman of the Dak Lak Provincial People’s Committee.
The third session focused on the changing development financing landscape in Vietnam and globally, the need to diversify resources for children, and emerging partnership models. Representatives of government agencies, local authorities, social organisations, businesses and development partners discussed the role of each stakeholder, solutions for stronger coordination, and ways to improve programme management and implementation in the coming period.
An important part of the workshop was the “Voices of Children in Dak Lak” session, where local children shared their needs and expectations regarding issues of concern to the younger generation. Their contributions helped participants better understand priorities and possible solutions from the perspectives of children themselves.
Photo: Children sharing at the event.
As part of the workshop, and in the presence of leaders of the Dak Lak Provincial People’s Committee, representatives of central ministries and agencies, and partners, the Country Director of Save the Children Vietnam presented commitment letters for two new projects in Dak Lak with a combined value of approximately VND 41 billion. The projects are “Strengthening Early Warning Systems and Disaster Preparedness in Vietnam”, valued at nearly VND 32 billion, and “Building Capacity and Promoting Child Safeguarding Practices in Coffee Production – Phase III”, valued at approximately VND 9 billion. Together, they are expected to strengthen disaster resilience, promote responsible agricultural production and protect children’s rights in the province.
Photo: Save the Children presented commitment letters for two new projects to Dak Lak Province.
Ms Le Thi Thanh Huong, Country Director of Save the Children Vietnam, said: “I believe this is the time for us to accelerate the shift from a mindset of ‘traditional funding’ towards ‘investment for impact’. When the policy, technical, technological, network and financial strengths of different stakeholders are connected effectively, we can achieve greater and more sustainable results, while creating more opportunities for children.”
The outcomes of the workshop are expected to strengthen cooperation among government agencies, domestic and international organisations and the private sector, while promoting the effective mobilisation, management and use of resources for sustainable development, children and communities.
Photo: Delegates and children attending the event.
