The information was revealed at a conference on April 26 to launch the third implementation year of the project, sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Plan International Japan.

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Ethnic youth in Phong Tho district, Lai Chau, participate in a beekeeping model

The project is located in Phong Tho district, with investments of VND 3.1 billion (USD 132,000) for the first year (March 2021 to February 2022), and VND 4.9 billion for the second (March 2022 to February 2023).

Meanwhile, an additional VND 3.5 billion will be used for the third year from March 2023 to February 2024, with a focus on building a facility and supporting equipment for a community learning center in Dao San commune; and organizing training on cultivation, animal husbandry, business administration in food processing for youth union members.

Otsuka Mitsuru, First Secretary at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that the project started in 2021 with the goal of building a favorable environment for young ethnic groups in Lai Chau to increase their incomes from livelihood activities, without being constrained by traditional local customs, knowledge, and techniques.

Source: VNA