What did the participants say after the training course "Gender Equality in Relation to Family Economic Development"?

25/03/2026

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“What I remember most is how domestic violence affects children. We must learn how to prevent violence to have a happy family!”

“Before, I only heard common sayings like 'men are the breadwinners' and 'girls are good at housework'. Today I finally learned that those are gender stereotypes and biases!”

“I will apply the knowledge I've learned to raise my children better! The training was very interesting and easy to understand!”

These are three of the positive responses from participants at the training workshop “Gender equality in relation to family economic development”, organized by For Vietnamese Stature Foundation (VSF) in Ca Mau.

The training helped 35 participants, including women receiving livelihood support and Women’s Union officers in Nam Can and Cai Doi Vam communes, raise their awareness and step-by-step remove invisible barriers in family and community economic development.

Through interactive games, group discussions, and real-life case studies, seemingly dry concepts such as “gender bias”, “gender stereotypes”, “gender equality” and “domestic violence” were addressed in a relatable and easy-to-understand way. Many life stories were analyzed, leading the women to not only listen but also actively debate, share, and draw their own lessons.

Notably, the session on identifying forms of violence and developing safety plans attracted active participation as each group discussed, proposed solutions and role-played scenarios. Moving beyond knowledge, the program sparked a shift from awareness to action, from perceiving gender roles to proactively protecting oneself and nurturing family happiness.

“Alongside providing loans, VSF organized this training to equip women with not only financial resources but also the necessary knowledge and skills for sustainable livelihood development. When women are fully empowered, they can confidently participate in family economic decisions, thereby contributing to positive, long-term changes for their families and communities,” emphasized Ms. Tran Hong Diep, Director of For Vietnamese Stature Foundation, a gender expert and the activity coordinator.

Earlier, on the morning of March 24, VSF and BAC A BANK presented 300 million VND in livelihood support loans to 30 underprivileged women in the two communes. This activity was implemented using funds raised from the “Let’s orange” campaign by VSF, TH Group, BAC A BANK and TH School in 2025. According to the plan, the livelihood support loan fund, worth 600 million VND, will be implemented in Ca Mau and Nghe An this year.