Gender equality is essential if we are to achieve sustainable poverty reduction and social justice. CARE particularly focuses on strengthening the voice of women and girls and enabling them to effectively participate in and influence the decisions that affect their lives. However, if gender equality is to be genuine and sustainable, it is not enough to focus solely on women and girls. We therefore engage with men and boys to transform unequal power relations, including ending gender-based violence.

The impact of CARE International in Vietnam’s programmes and approaches is rigorously monitored and evaluated in constant pursuit of more effective and efficient outcomes. Together with our partners, we use the evidence, learning and innovation from both our humanitarian action and long-term development programmes to influence broader social change. We promote evidence-based advocacy and document successful local models that can be applied in other areas and by other partners.

We recognise that our work alone will not achieve our impact goals. We work with a range of actors, from civil society, government and the private sector, which each has a critical and complementary role to play in finding long-term solutions to poverty, social injustice, and gender inequality in Vietnam. CARE focuses on bringing together partners engaged in similar initiatives, working together to develop a responsive policy environment, and strengthening the capacity of partners to achieve our mutual goals.