A Return to Vietnam

Socodevi first got its start in Vietnam in 2001 and maintained a presence there through 2022. Now, it’s proud to announce the launch of BLOOM, another major initiative in Vietnam. Funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented in partnership with Desjardins International Development, this new six-year project marks a significant milestone in our efforts to protect biodiversity and empower women from ethnic minorities.

An ambitious project for biodiversity and local communities

BLOOM aims to restore and protect at least 10,000 hectares of biodiverse, environmentally vulnerable forests in the provinces of Ha Giang and Dak Lak. The project also focuses on empowering women from ethnic minority groups by providing them with sustainable, environmentally friendly economic alternatives.

More than 13,000 people will benefit directly from BLOOM’s good work, including 2,720 individuals from ethnic minorities. This cooperative economic development project integrating nature-based solutions will:

• Protect vital habitats for local wildlife and plant species
• Strengthen the climate resilience of communities
• Improve living conditions and preserve local cultural and spiritual practices

BLOOM also seeks to amplify women’s voices in forest management policies and promote women as agents of change in biodiversity conservation.

An essential collaboration

This cooperative project was made possible thanks to the commitment of our local partners and participating communities and the support of Global Affairs Canada and Desjardins International Development.

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