19/08/2026
On August 10, 2026, the Centre for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD) and experts from FocusGroupGO Vietnam Company Limited (FGGO) conducted a field survey in Nam Trach communes, Quang Tri province. The objective was to collect data to implement the project: “Linking farms to improve beef value chain governance” in the locality, funded by […]
07/08/2026
Within the framework of the project “Promoting the conservation of native medicinal plants associated with the livelihoods improvement for ethnic minority women in mountainous areas”, in early August 2026, the Centre for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD), in coordination with the women-managed community nursery group, organized and implemented a series of field activities in […]
04/08/2026
In late July 2026, the Centre for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD) held a consultation and working session with local authorities and community members in A Luoi 1 Commune, Hue City. During the meeting with the People’s Committee of A Luoi 1 Commune, Mr. Pham Dinh Hien – CRD Project member– presented an overview […]
21/06/2026
In June 2026, the “Solutions and Action for People and Nature” Project (SAPAN/TOPP), implemented by the Center for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD) – department of the Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, organized training courses on using the Smart-Mobile software for forest patrolling. The training was designed for community forest management groups in […]
30/05/2026
On May 29, 2026, the Centre for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD) – department of Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry organized a training workshop titled “Integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into Project Activities” in Hue City. The activity was conducted within the framework of the “Solutions and Actions for People and […]
21/05/2026
From May 16 to 20, 2026, the Centre for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD) organized a series of training courses to enhance knowledge on community forest management, protection, and development in Long Quang, A Luoi 4, and A Luoi 5 communes, Hue City. The training courses saw the participation of trainees from Community Forest […]
16/05/2026
Under the framework of the Project “Solutions and Actions for People and Nature” funded by WWF-Vietnam, from May 11 to 15, 2026; the Centre for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD), in coordination with local authorities, organized meetings to gather feedback and approve regulations on forest management, protection, and development in A Luoi 4, A […]
24/04/2026
On April 23, 2026, in A Luoi 2 commune, Hue city, the Centre for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD) organized the Closing Workshop for the project “Promoting the Conservation of Indigenous Medicinal Plants Associated with Livelihood Improvement for Ethnic Minority Women in the A Luoi Region.” The workshop was participated by 35 delegates representing […]
12/01/2026
On December 7 and 10, 2025, Natural forest regeneration activities combined with the supplementary planting of Myxopyrum smilacifolium (Xuyên đá Ginseng) were implemented in A Luoi 1 commune, Hue city, under the framework of the project “Promoting the Conservation of Indigenous Medicinal Plants Associated with Livelihood Improvement for Ethnic Minority Women in the A Luoi […]
29/12/2025
On December 27, 2025, the Centre for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD), affiliated with the University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University, solemnly organized the 30th Anniversary Celebration of its establishment (1995–2025). The ceremony offered an opportunity for generations of leaders, staff, partners, and communities to look back on the Centre’s 30-year journey of […]
04/09/2025
Dear partners, donors, readers, and colleagues, The year 2024 continued to mark major global upheavals, including severe natural disasters driven by climate change, wars, political and trade conflicts, alongside environmental degradation and resource depletion. These events have impacted every aspect of human life, especially for vulnerable communities—not only slowing progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals […]
04/08/2025
In Can Te village, Hong Thuong commune, A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province, the name Ho Van Thang is highly familiar to the local people. He is not just a farmer, but also a pioneer in rural economic development, and an exemplary individual of overcoming adversity to master one’s own life. Despite living with […]