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INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON BASIC SWIMMING SKILLS AND WATER SAFETY SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN HUE

by tram.dang@huehelp.org | May 18, 2026 | Frontpage Article, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

During five meaningful days (04 - 08 May 2026) in Hue City, the international workshop “Basic Swimming Skills in Low-Resource Settings” created a valuable opportunity for experts, organizations, and delegates from around the world to exchange experiences, learn from...

WOMEN AND GIRLS: Turning Water Safety Skills into The Power to Protect Communities

by tram.dang@huehelp.org | May 18, 2026 | Frontpage Article, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

When women are no longer left on the sidelines of sports and are empowered with life-saving water safety and survival skills, it is not only a step toward gender equality — it is also a key to building safer and more resilient communities. To help bridge the gender...

WRAP UP – HUE HELP’S ACTIVITIES IN 2025

by tram.dang@huehelp.org | March 9, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by tram.dang@huehelp.org | February 2, 2026 | Frontpage Article, Fundraising, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

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

by tram.dang@huehelp.org | August 19, 2025 | Frontpage Article, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

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

by tram.dang@huehelp.org | August 4, 2025 | Frontpage Article, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

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

by tram.dang@huehelp.org | June 3, 2025 | Frontpage Article, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

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

by tram.dang@huehelp.org | March 17, 2025 | Frontpage Article, News | 0 Comments

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

by tram.dang@huehelp.org | February 3, 2025 | Frontpage Article, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

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

by tram.dang@huehelp.org | January 8, 2025 | Frontpage Article, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

📢 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

by tram.dang@huehelp.org | February 2, 2026 | Frontpage Article, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

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...

Give a little more this Christmas… for free!

28 Nov

Christmas is a busy time of year. Many people will be shopping online this Christmas, buying gifts for friends and family. At Hue Help, we have partnered with Give As You Live. Give As You Live allows you to shop online from over 3,000 retailers, but send money to Hue...

Splashing around with 2014 Swimming for Safety

19 Jun

With the school holidays and summer arriving it is time again for our Swimming for Safety programme. This year 11 Phu Loc schools are participating with 120 students being taught to swim per school by our STA trained swimming tutors. Thanks to kind supporters such as...

Laguna Lang Co supports Swimming for Safety

11 Apr

Laguna Lang Co have generously offered to support part of our Swimming for Safety programme this year in Phu Loc. To promote Swimming for Safety and our partnership, Laguna Lang Co and Hue Help organised a fun promotional swimming event in Laguna's beautiful Banyan...

The past few months at Hue Children’s Shelter

31 Dec

Fun Sunday activities have been a source of enjoyment for all of the children, two international, and two local volunteers recently. One Sunday included special Halloween activities and was a highlight for all. The chasing game ‘Who’s afraid of the monster’ was an...

Sponsor a swimming lesson for only £5

4 Dec

Hue Help relies completely on donations by our generous supporters as we are non-governmental, non-religious organisation. We need your support this Christmas to ensure we can continue our important programmes next year, such as Swimming for Safety. In Vietnam...

Swimming lessons save lives

31 Oct

Phe lives in a rural commune in the heart of Quang Tri district. Her home is surrounded by several bodies of water including a large lake making it a beautiful but treacherous area for the many people there who never have the chance to learn to swim. Phe’s life came...

Teaching swimming in Hue

7 Oct

This year Hue Help and Nordic Assistance to Vietnam (NAV) worked together to teach swimming in regional areas around Hue. During "Swim towards Disaster Risk Reduction" 119 school teachers learnt how to teach elementary aged school children water safety, swimming and...

Hue Children’s Shelter update

3 Oct

Hue Children's Shelter was happy to welcome two new orphaned children, a brother and sister, to the shelter. They have been unable to attend school for the past year so are delighted to be back at school and are working hard. Two of the shelter's girls have started at...

Night at the Races Fundraiser, February 1st 2013

4 Feb

On Friday February 1st 2013, a fundraising event was held at O'Shea's Irish Bar in Manchester, UK for the benefit of disadvantaged children in Hue, Vietnam. In total, eight live races were shown on four screens which, along with a raffle and live band, provided plenty...

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