WRAP UP – HUE HELP’S ACTIVITIES IN 2025

Join Hue Help in looking back at a year dedicated to the safety and development of children. The year 2025 marked many milestones and persistent efforts by Hue Help in protecting children from the risk of drowning and supporting vulnerable communities. Through two...

HUE, THE HISTORIC FLOOD and THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILD DROWNING PREVENTION PROGRAMS

In late October and early November 2025, Hue experienced one of the most devastating floods in decades, second only to the historic flood of 1999. Days of heavy rain led to the highest rainfall ever recorded within 24 hours, causing all major rivers to exceed level-3...

Don’t Waste the “Golden Time”: Correct First Aid for Drowning Victims

Why proper first aid for drowning is crucial Drowning is one of the leading causes of death among children in Vietnam, especially during summer. Many tragedies happen not only because of the accident itself but also due to incorrect first aid, which wastes the “golden...

LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF THE SAFE SWIMMING AND CHILD DROWNING PREVENTION PROGRAM IN HUE CITY, 2025

On the morning of May 24th 2025, at Thuan An Beach, Hue City People’s Committee solemnly organized the Launching Ceremony of the “Safe Swimming and Child Drowning Prevention Program 2025.” The event gathered over 300 students and representatives from various...

Hue Help’s Trip to the USA: Joining the Global Effort to Prevent Drowning

From April 28 to May 1, 2025, Hue Help was honored to attend the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative to Prevent Drowning Partner Meeting in New York City, USA. This international event brought together experts and organizations from across the globe to share...

5 Common Misunderstandings About Drowning – What Every Parent in Vietnam Should Know

Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death among children in Vietnam. Despite growing awareness, many people still hold dangerous misconceptions about water safety, which can put lives at risk. Understanding the truth about drowning can help prevent...

2024 Wrap-Up: A Year of Progress and New Beginnings

The Lunar New Year holiday has come to an end, and today marks our first day back at work in the new lunar year. It’s the perfect time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and set new goals for 2025. 2024 has been an incredible year for Hue Help. We’ve made...

Approval of the Program to Enhance Education On Drowning Prevention Skills for Students in Vietnam

📢 Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long has signed Decision No. 1717/QĐ-TTg, officially approving the Program to Enhance Education on Drowning Prevention Knowledge and Skills for Students for the 2025-2035 period. The program aims to raise awareness, knowledge, and...

810 CHILDREN EQUIPPED WITH SAFE SWIMMING SKILLS & 34 TEACHERS READY TO SPREAD LIFE-SAVING KNOWLEDGE

Summer 2025 has come to an end — but the journey to protect children from drowning continues. With the generous support of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) / Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), Hue Help successfully implemented the 2025 Swimming For...

Review Workshop for Child Drowning Prevention Program in Thua Thien Hue 2024

On August 2, under the sponsorship of Campaign Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), Hue Help coordinated with the Department of Education and Training of Thua Thien Hue province to organize a closing ceremony to summarize and evaluate the program to prevent child drowning...

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World Drowning Prevention Day in Thua Thien Hue in 2024

World Drowning Prevention Day in Thua Thien Hue in 2024

On July 28, 2024, the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs of Thua Thien Hue Province in collaboration with Campaign Tobacco-Free for Kids (CTFK) and Hue Help, organized a ceremony to celebrate the World Drowning Prevention Day at Hue Youth Center. This is...

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2024: Swimming lessons in Thua Thien Hue province

2024: Swimming lessons in Thua Thien Hue province

During 2024, Hue Help has been working with two main sponsors which are Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) and Laguna Lăng Cô Sustainability Development Fund to teach 810 children and 180 children on survival swimming respectively. Under the sponsorship of CTFK -...

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2023: Our highlights in 2023

2023: Our highlights in 2023

2023 in Review! 2023 has come to an end and it's the time for people to look back on what they have done throughout the year. It has been a great year for Hue Help (HH). We worked so hard with many great achievements on our two main programs: Swimming For Safety (SFS)...

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2022: Our programmes’ wrap-up!

2022: Our programmes’ wrap-up!

Hue is now turning to rainy season and the Vietnamese New Year vibe is all around. People are now busy celebrating year-end parties and giving gifts to each other. It’s also the time to review what we have done throughout the year. The year 2022 has been a great year...

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2020: Our programmes in 2020

2020: Our programmes in 2020

Happy Lunar New Year! 2020 was a challenging year for many people all around the world. Vietnam has been widely praised for its response to COVID-19. Thanks to strong early action, outbreaks of COVID-19 in Vietnam have been promptly controlled to date. Although the...

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Guidance on Preventing Child Drowning during COVID-19

Guidance on Preventing Child Drowning during COVID-19

The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs in collaboration with the Global Health Advocacy Organization, Hue Help, and UNICEF Vietnam have launched a publication giving guidance to prevent child drowning during the time of COVID-19. This is a publication...

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COVID-19 Update from Hue Help

COVID-19 Update from Hue Help

As of the 1st of April, Vietnam enters a period of strict social distancing to combat the spread of COVID-19. Everyone is advised to stay at home and only go outside in order to buy food and medicine or in emergency situations. As of now, these measures are to be in...

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