On January 29 and 30, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Child Welfare Association organized a series of forums titled “Listening to the Voices of Children with Disabilities and Their Caregivers” at:
📍Binh Thanh, Gia Dinh, and Thanh My Tay Wards (January 29, 2026)
📍Chanh Hung and Phu Dinh Wards Cluster (January 30, 2026)
This meaningful activity was conducted under the framework of the project “Piloting the Promotion of the Rights of Children with Disabilities in Ho Chi Minh City”, aiming to create a platform where the voices of children and their caregivers are heard, acknowledged, and connected to practical solutions.
The program was attended by representatives of relevant agencies and organizations, including representatives from municipal departments, sectors, and mass organizations; associations and centers; members of the Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Child Welfare Association; and the Project Management Board. In addition, the program also welcomed representatives from the Culture and Social Affairs Divisions of Binh Thanh, Gia Dinh, Thanh My Tay, Chanh Hung, and Phu Dinh Wards, along with officials in charge of social protection and child protection and care at the local level, as well as representatives from the city’s media and press agencies.
At the forums, many children with disabilities confidently shared their challenges in learning, communication, mobility, and access to support services. Parents and caregivers also expressed their needs for timely psychological, material, and policy-related support to help children develop more comprehensively.
The Ho Chi Minh City Child Welfare Association listened to and recorded all feedback and will continue to consolidate inputs and coordinate with relevant authorities to propose appropriate support measures. At the same time, the Association provided learning support packages, emergency assistance, assistive devices such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, and meaningful gifts on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.
This series of forums demonstrates the Association’s commitment to accompanying children with disabilities and their families, ensuring that children are not only heard but also have access to necessary policies and support resources, so that no child is left behind.
