Nghe An is the largest province of Vietnam, in terms of surface area (16,487 km2) and also population (3,2 million). It is very diverse in natural resources, in ethnic make-up and in terms of socio-economic development. The province is also one of the 9 poorest provinces in Vietnam.
Based in Tương Dương, I traveled with the NGO Oxfam Hong Kong to meet the local people and discuss the projects. We visited a Resettlement Project in Thanh Chuong, a Cow Raising Project in Huoi Cut village, a Clean Water Supply Project in Canh Toong village, a Food Security Project in Nga My commune and visited Phay village’s school.
The story and photos have been featured on the BBC website and published in a new Oxfam book.
Assignment for OXFAM HONG KONG.